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OBJECTIVES
• Identify parts of a sentence
• Use simple and compound sentences to enumerate ideas
SUCCESS CRITERIA
• Identify parts of a sentence
• Use simple and compound sentences to enumerate ideas
DISCUSSION
Were you able to make sense of the sentences in the exercise? Was it easy, just right, or difficult for you?
When we speak and write, we want our readers and listeners to understand our ideas thoroughly and completely. Our sentences should have our exact
thoughts and must be properly constructed.
Read this:
Meet Yuki. She is a Grade 4 pupil here in the Philippines just like you. Read through her diary entry on the next page to find out how she communicates
Did you notice something with Yuki’s diary entry? Can her thoughts and feeling be fully understood? Why? Is there a way for her diary entry to be
improved? How?
Let us take a closer look at Yuki’s diary entry. Take note of the underlined groups of words.
If you figured out that these groups of words are non-sentences, then you are correct! Yuki’s diary entry can be improved if we turn these non-sentences
into sentences.
Remember, a sentence...
✔ expresses a complete thought.
✔ observes correct capitalization and punctuation.
✔ contains a subject and a predicate
Read the following sentence:
My parents communicate with me by letter writing.
subject predicate
Notice that the given example conveys a complete thought, observes proper punctuation and capitalization, and contains a subject and a predicate.
The subject of the sentence refers to who or what is being talked about, while the predicate refers to what the subject did or is about.
The subject of the sentence may be a noun or a pronoun. The predicate of the sentence is either an action verb (write, send, called, will read) or a linking
verb with descriptions (am tired, are happy).
Here are some of the non-sentences in Yuki’s diary entry turned into sentences:
Here are more examples of sentences:
1. Strong communication bridges distance.
2. The Internet is a powerful tool of communication.
3. People in distant lands use the Internet to stay connected
with their loved ones.
4. Technology keeps many families connected.
The sentences above are considered simple sentences. A simple sentence is made up of one subject (noun or pronoun), and one predicate (verb). The simple subjects (SS) and the simple predicates (SP) are labeled in the following examples:
It may also be that your subjects and predicates are compound or are made up of two nouns or pronouns (compound subjects), or two verbs (compound
predicates). Still, they are considered as simple sentences. Study the following examples.
Simple sentences are generally direct and clear.
Can you tell how many doers (subjects) and actions (predicate) are there in the sentence?
If you say there are two doers and two actions, then you are right.
Your brother, Iko, started school last week and Mito won gold in his swimming competition.
The two doers (subjects) are circled above while the two actions (predicates) underlined. This sentence are two simple sentences connected by the word
Example :
Your brother, Iko, started school last week and Mito won
gold in his swimming competition.
The connectors for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are called coordinators. Let us review the relationships that they show. Without them, your readers and
listeners are left to guess the relationship between your two related sentences.
CO - CURRICULAR LINK
FILIPINO : Pangatnig
REAL LIFE APPLICATION
The students will write 5 sentences using simple and compound sentences enumerating ideas in their notebook.
EVALUATION
Exercise 1: Read each sentence. Take note of the underlined words. On the line before each number, write S if it is the subject of the sentence, and P if it is the predicate.
1. Communication should never be taken for granted despite
the changing times.
2. Some see post mails more personal and heartfelt.
3. Reaching out is a way to show love.
4. Communication comes in many forms.
5. You can reach your loved ones no matter where you are.
6. The tech-savvy prefer communication using the Internet.
7. Calling your friends and families regularly strengthens
relationships.
8. Technology makes communication more efficient.
9. Thoughtfulness is shown when one exerts effort to
communicate.
10. Communication should be valued no matter its form.
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