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Quarter 4 – Module 1
Grammatical Signals
Name of Learner: ___________________________
Grade & Section: ___________________________
Name of School: ___________________________
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What I Need To Know
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This module was designed and written to help you master the skills in using appropriate
grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea development. The activities
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the lesson, but the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbooks you are now using.
In this module, you are expected to develop your knowledge and skills in using appropriate
grammatical signals or expressions in writing general to specific compositions.
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
● Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea
development (general to particular, claim and counterclaim, problem-solution, cause-
effect and others.) UNCODED
✔ identify appropriate grammatical signals suitable for general to particular
pattern;
✔ use appropriate grammatical signals in constructing sentences and paragraphs
suitable for general to particular pattern.
What I Know
In your journey as a learner, you may have already encountered lessons on grammatical
signals. The activity that follows will serve as a pre-test to determine your knowledge about these
expressions.
Activity 1: Fill in the Gap
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate grammatical signals in each of the sentences below.
Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, __________, the cleanliness of
the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently
B. despite
C. unfortunately
D. such as
2. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the
disease. __________, the number of cases increased.
A. In fact
B. Such as
C. As a result
D. In addition
3. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. __________, one can listen to music
while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because
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B. In fact
C. In addition
D. For example
4. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers.
__________, wearing of a face mask is enforced.
A. Because
B. In fact
C. In addition
D. For example
5. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners
__________ from the different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point
B. in this regard
C. as can be seen
D. with this in mind
6. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, __________ these same people are the
ones doing it.
A. although
B. and
C. moreover
D. yet
7. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; __________, positive and
negative opinions were expressed.
A. despite
B. however
C. that is
D. in addition
8. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who are in the
work from home modality; __________, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a
meeting.
A. after
B. although
C. during
D. moreover
9. The month of October marked the opening of classes. It was speculated that only a few would enroll
due to fear of the virus. __________, it turned out to be the other way around.
A. Frequently
B. Furthermore
C. In addition
D. On the contrary
10. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. __________,
they are excited to explore new learning modalities.
A. Although
B. Despite
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C. Furthermore
D. Yet
What’s In
Activity 2: Find Me!
Directions: Find the hidden words or phrases in the puzzle.
Hidden Words
FOR INSTANCE MOREOVER SECOND IN FACT
IN ADDITION FINALLY FIRST FURTHERMORE
LASTLY IN OTHER WORDS NEXT THIRD
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What’s
New
Activity 3: Read Me
Directions: Read the paragraphs and answer the questions that follow.
Paragraph 1
Reading requires comprehension. For instance, one can read a long
text but cannot understand what he or she is reading. In fact, many students
get low scores in the exam because they cannot comprehend what they
read. This problem must be addressed by proper authorities.
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Paragraph 2
Students nowadays are fond of playing online games, such as
Mobile Legends, PUBG, DOTA and the like. These affect their study
habits; in other words, they give more focus in playing these games rather
than reading their lessons. Parents need to limit their children’s screen time,
for example, students should only be given three hours a day to use their
gadgets. This is one of the many strategies we can adopt to control students’
addiction in these mobile games.
Questions:
1. What is the first paragraph all about?
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2. Give a comment on the ideas presented in the second paragraph.
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3. What do the underlined words suggest? What do you call them?
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What Is It
What are Grammatical Signals or Expressions?
Grammatical signals or expressions are writing devices that serve to maintain text coherence or unity
of ideas. They signal relationship between sentences. They can be words or phrases that connect ideas
of sentences and paragraphs for coherence. They also indicate building up new idea or thought or
compare ideas or draw conclusions.
Grammatical signals or expressions are used in idea development for each pattern, namely:
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1. general to particular
2. claim and counterclaim
3. problem – solution
4. cause – effect
In this module, we are going to focus only in developing ideas following the general-to-
particular pattern.
What is general–to–particular pattern?
It is a method of writing a composition that discusses the broad topic using specific
details that support the topic.
It is a pattern of developing ideas that begins with a general idea or statement. This is
followed by specific details to support and explain the general idea. We use grammatical signals
or expressions to connect the general idea or statement and the specific details.
Here are some of the grammatical signals that are used to express ideas from general to
particular:
for example namely in fact
such as for instance like
in other words that is indeed
specifically in particular including
Study the following sentences:
A. I can play quite a few musical instruments.
B. I can play quite a few musical instruments, such as the flute, the guitar, and the
piano.
Notice that both sentences have the same idea. However, we can say that the second sentence is more
specific than the first sentence. This is because the second sentence contains supporting details and uses
the grammatical signal such as to connect the general idea “I can play quite a few musical instruments”
with the supporting details “the flute, the guitar, and the piano.”
What’s More
Activity 4: Fill the Gap
Directions: Complete the statements by filling in the blanks with the correct grammatical signals
from the box to connect the general idea to its supporting details.
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specifically namely in fact
such as for instance like
in other words that is indeed
1. When I go camping, I bring lots of things, _______________ a fishing rod, a match and a sleeping
bag.
2. Do you have any hobbies _______________ reading or writing?
3. Korea has many beautiful cities _______________ Seoul and Busan.
4. Three students were mentioned, _______________ John, Sarah and Chris.
5. He’s not all exciting, _______________ he’s really rather ordinary.
6. Martin has a bad eyesight, the doctor advised him to wear corrective lenses, _______________
eyeglasses.
7. My grandfather loves collecting shiny stuffs, __________, when he sees anything shiny he would
automatically approach that thing.
8. All requests for foreign purchases of a property must be routed through an authorized dealer,
_______________ a registered banker.
9. I was annoyed, _______________ furious, over what happened.
10. She said the movie was a bit predictable. _______________, she didn’t like it.
Activity 5: Note Me
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and circle the grammatical signal used in each item.
1. My father loves eating salty foods. For example, last week he made some home-made salted eggs.
2. Joyce has studied many Asian languages, for instance Korean, Chinese Mandarin, and Thai.
3. Matthew invited some of his friends to join the outing, namely, John and Christian.
4. The city government officials are responsible for most local services, such as local planning, social
services and local roads.
5. He pretended not to know her, in fact they were classmates in elementary.
6. When you cook soup with leafy vegetables such as moringga, spinach and chinese cabbage, don’t
forget to remove the stalks.
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7. People think that the investigation was independent, in fact a lot of political manipulations went on.
8. The nurses identified the postcode areas of the locally stranded individuals and categorized them
into three groups, namely, urban, rural, or mixed.
9. There have been many leaders in history who have tried to rule the entire world, for instance, Julius
Caesar and Alexander the Great.
10. Shakespeare influenced novelists such as Thomas Hardy, William Faulkner, and Charles Dickens.
What I Have Learned
Let us sum up what you have learned in this lesson.
Activity 6: Construct Me
Directions: Share your learning on this module by constructing sentences using the suggested
grammatical signals that follow the general to particular pattern. Write your responses in them boxes
provided.
for example like in other words specifically namely
Sentence 1
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
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Sentence 4
Sentence 5
What I Can Do
Activity 7: Think and Write
Directions: Construct a paragraph of not more than 200 words about a topic you are familiar with. It
should contain a general statement and use the different grammatical signals to add specific
statements to support the topic. Underline the grammatical signals used in your composition. This
activity will be rated through a rubric.
Point Value 10 8 5
Topic Interesting, original Clearly states topic; Acceptable topic;
topic, reflecting thought presents one main
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and insight; focuses on
one interesting main idea. presents one idea.
idea.
Interesting, concrete Examples and
and descriptive details relate to the Sufficient number of
Supporting examples and details topic and some examples and details
Details
with explanations that explanation is related to the topic.
relate to the topic. included.
Grammatical Uses 8 or more Uses 5 to 7 Uses less than 5
Signals grammatical signals. grammatical signals. grammatical signals.
Consistent standard Some errors, but no
English usage, spelling, major error in usage, A few errors in usage,
Mechanics
and punctuation. No spelling or spelling or punctuation.
errors. punctuation.
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Assessment
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate grammatical signal in each sentence below.
Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided for.
_____ 1. I love eating desserts, __________, leche flan, salad and cake.
A. namely C. indeed
B. in fact D. that is
_____ 2. Exercising helps us to become healthy, __________, jogging early in the morning or just
walking in the park is a great exercise.
A. indeed C. that is
B. for example D. namely
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_____ 3. Leo did not study for the exam, __________, he was not ready to take it.
A. namely C. in other words
B. that is D. like
_____ 4. Reading books is one of my favorite hobbies, __________ I finished reading all
Harry Potter books.
A. in fact C. for example
B. namely D. indeed
_____ 5. Our family has a lot of traditions, __________, cooking cassava cake during Lenten season
and during Christmas we always cook ginger bread cookies.
A. namely C. such as
B. in fact D. like
_____ 6. The Philippines is divided into three main groups, __________ Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao.
A. for example C. namely
B. like D. indeed
_____ 7. Four students topped the exam, __________, Rico, Claire, Jenny and Natalie.
A. namely C. such as
B. like D. indeed
_____ 8. If you need any help, don’t be afraid to ask for assistance, __________, you can’t
understand your homework just call me.
A. indeed C. for instance
B. like D. namely
_____ 9. It rained cats and dogs, __________, everyone in the neighborhood stayed at home.
A. in fact C. that is
B. such as D. for example
_____ 10. There are lots of things we can do in the beach, _____ playing beach
volleyball, camping and swimming.
A. in other words C. indeed
B. in fact D. such as
Additional Activity
Activity 8: Internalize It
Read the story below then do the activity that follows.
MAKATO AND THE COWRIE SHELL
(A Summary)
By Supannee Khanchanathiti
Once upon a time, there was an orphan whose name was Makato. He didn't have any ways to
support himself, so he did every kind of work such as, carrying heavy things, clearing away forest,
and even feeding pigs. Although he was paid only a small wage, he never idled and was satisfied of
everything. As a result, people around him noticed12his hard work and were very pleased of him.
Makato dreamed of going on an adventure to a far and bigger place where the land was fertile,
and the people were kind. He left his village and set out into the wide world. He walked along
cheerfully, enjoying new insights and talking to the people he met on the way. After a long month's
Directions: Read the lines taken from the story. Identify the transition signals used in each sentence. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Although Makato was paid only a small wage, he never idled and was satisfied of
everything.
2. Fortunately, he met an old woman who helped her.
3. As a result, people around him noticed his hard work and were very pleased of him.
4. After a month's journey, he reached a village on the boundary of the Kingdom of
Sukhotai.
5. So he did every kind of work such as carrying heavy things, clearing away forest, and
even feeding pigs.
Answer
WHAT I KNOW
Activity 1
Key
D
C
D
C WHAT I HAVE
C LEARNED
D Activity 6
C Answers may
D vary
D Answers may
C vary
WHAT’S IN Answers may
Activity 2 vary
PUZZLE Answers may
vary
WHAT’S NEW Answers may
Activity 3 vary
Answers may
vary WHAT I CAN DO
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Answers may
vary Answers may vary
Answers may
vary ASSESSMENT
References:
Textbooks
Anama, Gina A.; Anna Lea A. Davide; Ricardo Ador Dionisio; Lerma L. Flandez; Armi Victoria A.
Fiangaan; Marcelino E. Ibaňez; Gizelle V. Laud; Jovelyn A. Lita; Roselyn D. Mujal; Christine H.
Pepito; Prudencia M. Sanoy; Grace Annette B. Sariano; Peter S. Tentoco III; Riza R. Zuňiga.
Voyages in Communication: Learning Material-Grade 8 English. Pasig City: Department of
Education, 2013, 148, 151.
Bermudez, Virginia F., Ed. D.; Josephine M. Cruz, Ph. D.; Milagros A. San Juan, Ph. D; and
Remedios F. Nery. English Expressways II. Quezon City: SD Publications, 2010.
Online
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Department of Education. “Using Transition Signals.” Accessed on January 22, 2021.
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/grades/7c7ce2ae-000a-4b90-8828-ff72d20aad12
Slide Share. “English 8 – Pattern of Idea Development (General to Particular).” Accessed on January
27, 2020. https://www.slideshare.net/jmpalero/english-8-pattern-of-idea-development-general-to-
particular
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Writers: Gem Clouwin M. Ajon, Basilan National High School
Lovely Rose Alvarez, Malamawi National High School
Editor:
Language Editor:
Proofreader: Sayana S. Hasan, EPS
Illustrators: Gem Clouwin M. Ajon, Lovely Rose Alvarez
and Christianvil T. Garcia
Layout Artist: Christianvil T. Garcia, Basilan National High School
Management Team:
Julieto H. Fernandez, Ed. D.,
CESO VI
SDS-Isabela City
Maria Laarni T. Villanueva, Ed. D., CESE
ASDS-Isabela City
Henry R. Tura, CID Chief
Elsa A. Usman, LR Supervisor
Helen De Leon, EPS-English, Module
Coordinator
Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula Hymn – Our Eden Land
My Final Farewell
Farewell, dear Fatherland, clime of the sun caress'd Let the sun draw the vapors up to the sky,
Pearl of the Orient seas, our Eden lost!, And heavenward in purity bear my tardy protest
Gladly now I go to give thee this faded life's best, Let some kind soul o 'er my untimely fate sigh,
And were it brighter, fresher, or more blest And in the still evening a prayer be lifted on high
Still would I give it thee, nor count the cost. From thee, 0 my country, that in God I may rest.
On the field of battle, 'mid the frenzy of fight, Pray for all those that hapless have died,
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Others have given their lives, without doubt or heed; For all who have suffered the unmeasur'd pain;
The place matters not-cypress or laurel or lily white, For our mothers that bitterly their woes have cried,
Scaffold or open plain, combat or martyrdom's plight, For widows and orphans, for captives by torture tried
T is ever the same, to serve our home and country's need. And then for thyself that redemption thou mayst gain
I die just when I see the dawn break, And when the dark night wraps the graveyard around
Through the gloom of night, to herald the day; With only the dead in their vigil to see
And if color is lacking my blood thou shalt take, Break not my repose or the mystery profound
Pour'd out at need for thy dear sake And perchance thou mayst hear a sad hymn resound
To dye with its crimson the waking ray. 'T is I, O my country, raising a song unto thee.
My dreams, when life first opened to me, And even my grave is remembered no more
My dreams, when the hopes of youth beat high, Unmark'd by never a cross nor a stone
Were to see thy lov'd face, O gem of the Orient sea Let the plow sweep through it, the spade turn it o'er
From gloom and grief, from care and sorrow free; That my ashes may carpet earthly floor,
No blush on thy brow, no tear in thine eye. Before into nothingness at last they are blown.
Dream of my life, my living and burning desire, Then will oblivion bring to me no care
All hail ! cries the soul that is now to take flight; As over thy vales and plains I sweep;
All hail ! And sweet it is for thee to expire ; Throbbing and cleansed in thy space and air
To die for thy sake, that thou mayst aspire; With color and light, with song and lament I fare,
And sleep in thy bosom eternity's long night. Ever repeating the faith that I keep.
If over my grave some day thou seest grow, My Fatherland ador'd, that sadness to my sorrow lends
In the grassy sod, a humble flower, Beloved Filipinas, hear now my last good-by!
Draw it to thy lips and kiss my soul so, I give thee all: parents and kindred and friends
While I may feel on my brow in the cold tomb below For I go where no slave before the oppressor bends,
The touch of thy tenderness, thy breath's warm power. Where faith can never kill, and God reigns e'er on high!
Let the moon beam over me soft and serene, Farewell to you all, from my soul torn away,
Let the dawn shed over me its radiant flashes, Friends of my childhood in the home dispossessed!
Let the wind with sad lament over me keen ; Give thanks that I rest from the wearisome day!
And if on my cross a bird should be seen, Farewell to thee, too, sweet friend that lightened my way; Beloved
creatures all, farewell! In death there is rest!
Let it trill there its hymn of peace to my ashes.
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