CLASSIFICATION

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EXEMPLIFICATI
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Humans are often harmed by pollution. The presence of the hazardous substances
brought about by these three major types of pollution: land, air and water gravely
affects our health. For instance, a person may acquire skin problems and other
deformities from the toxic wastes present in the land that we live in such as
garbage, pesticides, heavy metals and other chemicals. Air pollution caused by
toxic gases, solid and liquid particles or aerosols, and other hazardous air
pollutants adversely contaminate the air that we breathe. Long-term exposure to
air pollutants has been linked with diseases of the heart and lungs, cancers and
other health problems. Lastly, water pollution observed in our primary water
sources like oceans, rivers, and lakes is caused by the presence of industrial
wastes, sewage and waste waters, chemical fertilizers and pesticides to be
specific. Infectious diseases can be acquired through contaminated water and can
cause cholera, jaundice, liver damage and stomach illness in people.
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Classification is the method by which one divides things
into groups, classes or categories; Exemplification, on
the other hand, is the method of providing examples and
illustrations in order to further clarify o explain a
concept or subject matter. When you are providing an
example, you are actually taking one of the things that
are classified.
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TYPES OF
HOBBIES
INDOOR OUTDOOR
HOBBIES HOBBIES
• Reading • Running
• Watching TV • Swimming
• Working Out • Playing Sports
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Here are some transitional expressions in writing
effective classification paragraphs: classified as, one
kind, the last group, another kind, another, final type, the
first category, are categorized as, the next part.

Here are some transitional expressions in writing

effective exemplification paragraphs: for instance,
namely, to be specific, to clarify, to illustrate, for
example, in short, as an example.
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The classification essay opens with an introductory
paragraph that introduces the broader topic. The thesis
should then explain how that topic is divided into
subgroups and why.
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The thesis explains not only the category and
subcategory but also the rationale for breaking it into
those categories. Through this classification essay, the
writer hopes to show his or her readers a different way of
considering the state.
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Each body paragraph of a classification essay is
dedicated to fully illustrating each of the subcategories.
In the previous example, then, each region of New York
would have its own paragraph.

The conclusion should bring all the categories and

subcategories back together again to show the reader the
big picture. In the previous example, the conclusion
might explain how the various sights and activities of
I. Introduction
Lead – in
Thesis Statement
II. Body
Classification 1
Examples
Classification 2
Examples
III.Conclusion
Review of the main points
Memorable statements
The Philippine government operates under a
democratic system with a separation of powers,
divided into three branches: the legislative,
executive, and judiciary. Each branch serves a
specific purpose and has distinct powers to ensure
that the government remains balanced and
accountable. In this essay, I will explain each
branch of the government and provide examples of
The legislative branch of the Philippine government is
composed of the Senate and the House of
Representatives. Its primary responsibility is to create
laws and policies for the country. The Senate has 24
members who serve for six years, while the House of
Representatives has 297 members who serve for three
years. Both houses must approve and pass a bill before it
becomes a law. The legislative branch also has the power
to investigate government officials and agencies to
ensure that they are functioning effectively and
efficiently. For example, in 2019, the Senate conducted
The executive branch of the Philippine government is headed
by the President, who is the chief executive officer of the
country. The President is responsible for implementing and
enforcing laws and policies passed by the legislative branch.
The President also has the power to veto a bill if he or she
believes that it is not in the best interest of the country. The
executive branch is composed of different departments and
agencies, each with a specific function, such as the
Department of Education and the Department of Health.
These departments and agencies are responsible for
implementing and enforcing policies related to their
respective areas of expertise. For example, the Department of
The judiciary branch of the Philippine government is
composed of different courts, such as the Supreme
Court, Court of Appeals, and Regional Trial Courts. The
judiciary's primary responsibility is to interpret and
apply laws and policies to resolve disputes between
individuals, organizations, and the government. The
judiciary also has the power to declare a law
unconstitutional if it violates the Philippine Constitution.
For example, in 2019, the Supreme Court declared the
Good Conduct Time Allowance Law unconstitutional
because it allowed the early release of convicted
In conclusion, the Philippine government has a
separation of powers to ensure that no single
branch has too much power. The legislative branch
creates laws and policies, the executive branch
enforces them, and the judiciary interprets and
applies them. Each branch has distinct roles and
responsibilities, and together they work to maintain
a balanced and accountable government. The
examples provided above illustrate how each
branch functions in practice, highlighting the
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ESSAY
Writing
Time
 Class activity
Write an exemplification or a classification
paragraph on any suitable subject or topic in your
respective context. Make sure to include a topic
sentence, supporting details, conclusion and
transitional expressions in your written text.
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1. Functions of Communication
2. Speech Styles
3. Speech Acts
4. Speech Contexts
5. Barriers to Communication
6. Communicative Strategies
7. Purpose of Speech
8. Classification of Rocks
9. Classification of Hazards
10. 21st Century Literary Genres