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Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Using Be-Verbs Correctly

CO_Q2_English 3_ Module 1
English – Grade 3
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Quarter 2 – Module 1: Using Be-Verbs Correctly
First Edition, 2021

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Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Using Be-Verbs Correctly
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our

dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home.
Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall

guide you step-by- step as you discover and understand the
lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on

lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on
completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or
your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At
the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-
check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity
and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the

Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for
strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your
home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary

marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions
carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in

answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your
teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for you. This will help
you master the skill in using the be-verbs (am, is, are, was, were)
correctly in sentences.
After going through this module, you are expected to use
the be-verbs (am, is, are, was, were) correctly in sentences
(EN3G-IIa-b-3.4).

Enjoy your journey. Good luck!

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What I Know

Choose the correct be-verb in the box below to complete each

sentence.

am is are was were

1. I ready to start my day.

2. She waiting for me at the lobby last Friday.

3. Sir Ramon teaching an English lesson today.

4. The children happy when they got high score in the test.

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Lesson

1 The Be-Verbs

What’s In
Let us have an activity! Are you ready? Read the question below
and draw your answer in the box. Write at least three (3)
sentences about your drawing.

Imagine and Explain

What is your favorite animal? Why?

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What’s New

Let’s get into the poetry world! Before you read the poem,
enrich your vocabulary with the following words. The pictures
will help you understand their meaning.

1. bend

2. modules

3. virus

4. dream

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“Home School”
Christine Joy W. Layto

Books are closing

And school is waiting.
Friends are sad,
I miss the learnings that we had!

No more playing with friends,

No more knees to bend,
No more sitting beside like brothers,
And no more teachers like mothers.

Home is the safest place for learning

Where I listen to my parents when they are teaching

They teach me to read and count numbers

Modules, television, and radio are the answers.

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I am hiding and praying
To enjoy the world that we are living
Virus that spreads anywhere
Well, I need to take good care.

This problem will end soon,

I just pray to God and look at the moon.
Everything would be back to normal
Just like a calendar
My dreams will go beyond this far.

Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions.

1. What is the safest place for learning?

2. How did the kid learn without going to school?

3. Why can’t he go to school?

4. What do you think did he feel when he couldn’t play with his
friends?

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What is It

Directions: Read the following sentences:

1. Friends are sad.
2. Home is the safest place for learning.
3. I am hiding and praying.
4. He was studying last night.
5. They were teaching their younger brother.

The underlined words are called be-verbs. These are am, is,
were, was, and are. The word “be” indicates the state of being.

Rules:
 Use is or was if the subject is singular.

Examples:

Subject Be-verb

School is waiting.

Singular

Subject Be-verb

He was studying last night.

Singular

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 Use are or were if the subject is plural.

Examples:

Subject Be-verb

Friends are sad.

Plural

Subject Be-verb

They were teaching their younger brother.

Plural

 Use the be-verb are if the subject is you and use the be-verb
am if the subject is I.

Examples:
1. You are performing well in the class.
2. I am reading.

 Use the be-verb were if the subject is you and use the
be-verb was if the subject is I.

Examples:

1. You were painting when your friends arrived.

2. I was studying all day yesterday.

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What’s More

Activity A.1 Let’s Identify

Read the story about Miguel and see how he prepared for the big day.
Identify the be-verbs in the story and write them on your paper.

“Miguel’s Birthday Party”

Miguel was preparing for his birthday, and he was very

excited, so he woke up early. “Today is June 8! I am eight years
old now.” His parents greeted him, “Happy Birthday, Miguel!”
“What do you want for your birthday?”

“I want a cake, lechon manok, and pansit and invite my

friends,” Miguel said with excitement.

But Miguel was not able to invite his friends because

everyone was advised to stay home. His friends greeted him over
the phone. So, his mother cooked pansit while his father went to
ER Supermall to buy cake and lechon manok. They ate dinner and
watched a movie after. He had a simple celebration with his
family.

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Let us read another short story. Identify the be-verbs and
write them on your paper.

“Animal Lover”

Miguel is an eight-year-old boy who lives with her Mama

and Papa. He loves animals. One day, Miguel went home from
school. His parents were waiting for him to arrive.

Miguel was surprised when he saw a lot of hens around

the house. This is what he wants, to have animals to feed.
ActivityA.2!Let
Miguel hugged them us have a Conversation!
and said, “Thank you so much Mama and
Papa.
Read I am so happy.”
the conversation below “You are the
and write such a good
correct son toonus,”
be-verbs the Papa
replied.
blank.

Miko: I ____ so excited for the big day. Are you excited too?
Miguel: Yes, Mila ____ assigned to buy some items for the party
yesterday.
What is your assignment?
Miko: I _____ in-charge in decorating the hall. How about you?

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Activity A.2 Complete the Sentence!
Complete each sentence by writing the correct form of the be-verb.

1. Our teacher, Mrs. Semora, absent last Monday.

2. Uncle Joe not feeling well today.
3. Jaylor and Jhandy my friends.
4. I doing my homework now.
5. You hiding at the corridor.
6. Last month, you in the hospital for check-up.
7. The weather a bit warmer today.
8. We eating dinner last night when the telephone rang.
9. Green between the yellow and blue colors in a rainbow.
10. Our cousins in our house last week.

Activity A.3 Let’s Have a Conversation!

Read the conversation below and write the correct be-verbs on

the blank.

Miko: Miguel called. We invited to his birthday party.

Martin: Yes! I so excited for the party. you excited, too?
Miko: Yes! Mila and Melchor preparing some gifts for him today.
Martin: Where Melissa?
Mila: Melissa and her brother absent today.
Melchor: What about Messy?
Mila: She not feeling well.
Miko: Teacher Chona coming with us also.
Melchor: Yeeeey! We going to the party tonight.

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What I Have Learned

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. Do this in

your notebook.
1. The be-verbs and are used with singular subject.

2. The be-verbs and are used with plural subject.

3. If the subject is you, use the be-verbs and .

4. If the subject is I, use the be-verbs and .

What I Can Do

Read, Relate and Draw

Directions: Read the sentences. If the sentence is correct, draw a

on the yes column. If not, draw a on the no column.
Do this in your notebook.

Sentences Yes No

1. Dancing is my hobby.

2. Our school is near our house.

3. I am happy when I am with my friends.

4. When I was in Grade 2, I had many friends.

5. I am eight years old.

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Assessment

Read each sentence below and circle the correct be-verb to

complete each sentence.

1. We (was, were) walking late at night.

2. Did you know that she (was, were) coming to school?
3. Lawrence and Clare (is, are) friends.
4. Nilda (is, are) wearing her favorite shorts to the party.
5. Anna and Liza answer quickly the teacher’s question. Can
you say that they (are, is) smart?
6. I (was, were) surprised when I saw my grade in English.
7. We (is, are) not afraid of the giant birds.
8. I (am, is) lucky to have a caring friend.
9. He (is, are) the famous actor in the country.
10. You (was, were) there to comfort your friend.

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Additional Activity

Be-Verbs in Sentences
Directions: Copy the composition below in your notebook. Complete
it with the correct be-verbs in the box.

a is are was were

m

Last Christmas, I (1) with my Lolo and Lola. They (2) so

happy when I gave them gifts. Lola (3) surprised because she
received a beautiful dress.

Now, they (4) not here anymore. They (5) in heaven. I

(6) still thankful that I was with them last Christmas. Lola (7)
the loveliest woman I ever know.

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Answer Key

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Reference
Department of Education, K-12 English Curriculum Guide in English.
Pasig City: Department of Education, 2016, 57.

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