EXPANDING

DEFINITIONS
OF WORD
By : Mechaella Manulat
 PICTIONARY

The teacher will present a

specific picture and students
will define what is in the
picture
Objectives
identify the rules in expanding the
definition of words;

determine the pattern used in

expanding definition of words; and

expand a word into a sentence.

Expand
WHAT I WANT WHAT I
WHAT I KNOW
TO KNOW LEARNED
 EXPANDED DEFINITION
defines and explains a single term, concept,
or object.
Pattern
 Pattern
Word/concept/ term =
class/ genus + differentia/ distinguishing
characteristics
Example
Examples
examples, illustrations, instances)
(facts and information)
- body of water
- overflow
- strong current
- damage properties/ lives

FLOOD

(key traits, characteristics) (what can and cannot be

- deadly - washout included)
- flowing - rising
- due to heavy rain
Steps to expand a definition

1. First, classify the word.

2. Second, picture out its image.
3. Next, gather factual
information about the word.
4. Then, identify its key traits and
characteristics.
 Steps to expand a definition

5. After which identify what are those from

your lists can be and cannot be included in
forming the definition of the word.

6. Lastly, use the pattern in the formulation

of an expanded definition of word.
Example
Example
ACTIVITY
 The human body is the physical substance of the human organism,
composed of living cells and extracellular materials and organized into
tissues, organs,
and systems
 The immune system is the body’s defense that protects the body
against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that may be harmful.
 Influenza is an acute, highly contagious infection of the
respiratory tract, which occurs sporadically or in epidemics and
lasts up to a month.
Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain and
prevent the spread of diseases.
Balanced diet refers to a diet consisting of the proper quantities and
proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
QUIZ
1. Leadership is an art of motivating a group of
people to act toward achieving a common goal.
What is the term in the sentence?

A. an art
B. leadership
C. motivating a group of people
D. to act toward achieving a common goal
2. Vision is the ability to think about or plan the
future with imagination or wisdom. Which functions
as the term in the sentence?

A. vision
B. the ability
C. the ability to think or plan the future
D. plan the future with imagination or wisdom
3. Ambition is a noun which refers to a strong desire
and determination to achieve success. What is the
class in the given sentence?

A. a noun
B. ambition is a noun
C. which refers to a strong desire and determination
D. a strong desire and determination to achieve
success
4. A process by which information is exchanged
between individuals through a common system of
symbols, signs, or behavior is called communication.
What is the differentia in the statement?

A. communication
B. a process by which information is exchanged
C. exchanged information between individuals through
a common system
D. information is exchanged between individuals
through a common system of symbols, signs, or
behavior
5. Verbal communication is a type of communication that is
simply sending a message through a spoken language which is
understood by both the sender and receiver of the message.
What is the differentia in the statement?

A. verbal communication
B. which is understood by both the sender and receiver of the
message
C. a type of communication that is simply sending a message
through a spoken language
D. simply sending a message through a spoken language which
is understood by both the sender and receiver of the message
6. Negotiation is a method by which people settle
differences. What is the class in the given sentence?

A. a method
B. negotiation
C. by which people settle differences
D. a method by which people settle differences
7. Which is the correct expanded definition of the
word potential?

A. The marketing has a great potential to succeed like

a pro.
B. He has the potential to be the best asset of the
family’s new company.
C. Potential is the amount of electricity to pass
through an electric circuit.
D. These equity securities are believed to have the
potential for high earnings growth this year
8.Which has the correct expanded definition of the word
discipline?

A. Lack of proper parental and school discipline is dangerous

for children.

B. Many parents have been afraid to discipline their children

for the fear of losing them.

C. Training someone to obey rules using punishment to

correct disobedience is known as discipline.

D. Discipline is a branch of knowledge that is typically

studied in higher education.
9. Which structure has the correct expanded definition of
the word habit?

A. Filipino people have the habit of looking at the bright

side of things in spite of adversities.

B. A habit is an acquired behavior pattern regularly

followed until it has become almost involuntary.

C. Shaking hands among families, friends, acquaintances,

and other people is an example of a good habit.

D. A habit to do before crossing the street is to make it

sure that there are no cars running from both sides.
10. Which has the correct expanded definition of
disinfectant?

A. Disinfectant is also known as a chemical agent.

B. Disinfectant is a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria.

C. They use a strong disinfectant on the medical equipment.

D. Alcohol is an example of disinfectant which people needs

much nowadays.
ASSIGNMENT
THANKYOU
By : Ingoude Company