Junior High School

Grade10

English

ENGLISH LEARNING KIT

Fourth Quarter – MELC 4

Observe Correct
Grammar in Making
Definitions
Development Team of English Learning Kit

Writers: Neyshelle V. Araño Nieva M. Quindipan

Illustrators: Armand Glenn S. Lapor Mark T. Dasa

Layout Artists: Lilibeth E. Larupay Armand Glenn S. Lapor

Division Quality Assurance Team:

Lilibeth E. Larupay Dr. Eugenio L. Mallorca
Dana Detablan Julieto T. Montenegro, Jr.

Management Team: Dr. Roel F. Bermejo Dr. Novelyn M. Vilchez

Dr. Ferdinand Sy Dr. Azucena T. Falales
Ruben S. Libutaque Dr. Eugenio L. Mallorca
Lilibeth E. Larupay

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Competency: Observe correct grammar in making definitions (EN10G-IIa-29)
Grade 1O – English
Competency: Observe correct grammar in making definitions (EN10G-IIa-29)
 English 10 - Learning Activity Sheet No. 4

Name of Learner: _____________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ______________________________ Date: ______________

OBSERVE CORRECT GRAMMAR IN MAKING DEFINITIONS

I. Learning Competency with Code

Competency: Observe correct grammar in making definitions (EN10G-IIa-29).

II. Background Information for Learner

Definition
* An explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
* A statement that defines a word, phrase, etc.
* A statement that describes what something is
* A definition answers the question “what is X?
Formal Definition
- is based upon a concrete, logical pattern that includes as much as
information as it can within a minimum amount of space. The primary reason to
include definitions in your writing is to avoid misunderstanding with your audience.
A formal definition consists of three parts.
TERM CLASS/GENUS DIFFERENTIA
Person is a human being considered as having a character of
his or her own; or as being different
from all others.
Character is the combination of qualitieswhich make a particular
person, thing, place, etc. from others.
Quality is something typical of a person or thing.
Term – is a word or phrase to be defined.
Genus – refers to the specific class or category that the term is connected to.
Differentia – refers to the set of characteristics that separates the term from other
elements in its class
When to use definitions?
 When your writing contains a term that may be key to audience understanding
and that term could likely be unfamiliar to them.

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 III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Site

Alido, R., Flandez, L., Hermosa, A., Lagustan, N., et al. Celebrating diversity through
world literature – Grade 10 learner’s material. Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc.,
2015.
https://www.merriam-webster.com

IV. Activity Proper

Directions: Analyze the given pattern and examples below in identifying the
TERM,GENUS, and DIFFERENTIA. Then do the following activities.
Definition takes one of these two patterns:
T=G+D
Where;
T= Term = = is
G=Genus + = for, that, of,etc.
D= Differentia

G+D=T
Where;
T = Term = = is called, is
G = Genus + = of, that, who, etc.
D = Differentia
1.) Examples:
 Psychology is a branch of science that deals with the study of human
T = G + D
behavior .

 The branch of science that deals with the human behavior is called
G + D =
Psychology.
T
2.) Examples:
 Water (term) is a liquid (class/genus) made up of molecules of hydrogen
and oxygen in the ratio of 2 to 1 (differentiatingcharacteristics/
differentia).
 Astronomy (term) is a branch of scientific study (class) primarily
concerned with celestial objects inside and outside of the earth’s
atmosphere (differentiating characteristics).
 Comic books (term) are sequential and narrative publications (class)
consisting of illustrations, captions, dialogue balloons, and often focus on
super-powered heroes (differentiating characteristics).

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 Directions: Identify the TERM, GENUS, DIFFERENTIA using the two patterns

Language is a system of communication which consists of a set of sounds

and written symbols used by the people of a particular country or region for talking or
writing.

Pattern 1: Language is a system of communication which consists of a set

ofsounds and written symbols used by the people of a particular
country or region for talking or writing.

Pattern 2:A system of communication which consists of a set of sounds

andwritten symbols used by the people of a particular country or
region for talking or writing is called Language.

Activity 1. TERM,GENUS, and DIFFERENTIA

Directions: Write the following as full definitions. Give two sentences using each of
the patterns you have learned. Write your answers on the space
provided.
Example:
Psychology – science – human behavior
Pattern 1:
Psychology is a science that studies human behavior.
or:
Psychology is the science of human behavior.
Pattern 2:
The science that studies human behavior is called Psychology.
or:
The science of human behavior is known as Psychology.

1. lyric – poem – the poet expresses his feelings or emotions

Ans.
Pattern 1._____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Pattern 2. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
2. matter – anything – occupies space and has weight
Pattern 1.____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Pattern 2. ___________________________________________
____________________________________________
3. botany – a science – deals with the study of plants
Pattern 1._____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Pattern 2. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________

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 4. ballad – a narrative poem – intended to be sung
Pattern 1._____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Pattern 2. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
5. sonnet – verse form – of 14 lines
Pattern 1._____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Pattern 2. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________

Activity 2: GRAMMAR CHECK

General Directions. Read each item carefully and follow directions as indicated.
Write your answers on the blank.

Write the form of the verb that agrees with the subject or the words being
defined.
1. Students _______________ to a group of school age individuals who are
enrolled in an educational institution. ( to refer)
2. Research reports _____________ recorded data prepared by researchers
after analysing information gathered. (be verb)
3. Inferential statistics ______________the researcher to make inferences from
the sample to the population. (to allow)
4. Academic performance _____________ the extent to which a student, teacher,
or an institution has attained their educational goals. (to speak of)
5. Mathematics ____________ the science that deals with the logic of shape,
quantity, and arrangement. ( be verb)
6. Grade Point Average (GPA) ___________ the average value of the
accumulated final grades earned in courses over time. (to represent)
7. Learning pathways _________ to the specific courses that individual students
complete as they progress in their education toward their graduation. ( to refer)
8. Blended learning _________a style of education in which students learn via
electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. (be verb)
9. Internet ___________ a global computer network providing a variety of
information and communication facilities. (be verb)
10. Prostheses ___________ artificial devices to replace or augment missing or
impaired part of the body. (be verb)

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 V. Reflection

Directions: Complete the following statements with your self-reflections. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

What are the important points in making grammatically correct definitions?

I have learned that_________________________________________.

I have realized that ________________________________________.

I will apply _______________________________________________.

VI. Answer Key

Activity 1
1. Lyric is a poem that the poet expresses his feelings or emotions.
A poem that the poet expresses his feelings or emotions is lyric.
2. Matter is anything that occupies space and has weight.
Anything that occupies space and has weight is called matter.
3. Botany is a science that deals with the study of plants.
A science that deals with the study of plants is called botany.
4. Ballad is a narrative poem that intended to be sung
A narrative poem that intended to be sung is called ballad.
5. Sonnet is a verse form that of 14 lines.
A verse form that of 14 lines is sonnet.

Activity 2
1.refer 2.are 3.allows 4.speaks of 5.are 6.represents 7.refer 8.is 9.is 10.are

Reflection
Answers may vary

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