English 7 Quarter 1 Module 9: Using Sentences Appropriately and Meaningfully

English 7 Q1 Module 9 teaches subjects, predicates, and simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, with activities and answer key.

This is the English 7 Quarter 1 Module 9 self-learning module, “Using Sentences Appropriately and Meaningfully,” an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) module from DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN Region (First Edition, 2020). It is for Grade 7 learners studying at home or in class. It helps them identify the parts of a sentence, tell the four kinds of sentences apart, and write complete sentences of their own.

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What learners will learn

After going through this module, learners are expected to:

  1. determine basic sentence parts;
  2. differentiate kinds of sentences according to structure;
  3. construct appropriate sentences from the given phrases and clauses; and
  4. use sentences in stating one’s thought.

The module has one lesson, Lesson 9: Using sentences appropriately and meaningfully.

The two basic parts of a sentence

The module defines a sentence as a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It begins with a capital letter and ends with a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point.

Subject

The subject tells what the sentence is about. It is usually at or near the beginning, and most subjects are nouns or pronouns. In “Mr. Jose purchases new welding machines,” the subject Mr. Jose tells who does the action.

Type of subjectWhat it isExample from the module
Simple subjectOne word without modifiers, usually a noun or pronounMaria likes to write her own stories.
Complete subjectThe simple subject plus all its modifiersThree cardboard boxes remained in the vacant house.
Compound subjectTwo or more subjects sharing the same verb, joined by and or orToto and Mark join the basketball team.

Predicate

The predicate always contains a verb. It tells what the subject does, what is done to the subject, or what condition the subject is in. For example, in “He seems tired now,” the linking verb seems connects he to tired.

Type of predicateWhat it isExample from the module
Simple predicateThe verb onlyThe coach praised his winning team.
Complete predicateThe verb plus all the words that tell more about itGrandpa will take us to the park.
Compound predicateTwo or more verbs for the same subject, joined by a conjunctionWe completed the project and won a prize.

Kinds of sentences according to structure

The module explains four sentence structures, based on how many independent and dependent clauses a sentence has. An independent clause has a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.

  • Simple sentence: one independent clause and no dependent clause. Example: Fred passed his assignments.
  • Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses, joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or by a semicolon. Example: I wrote Jim a letter, but he did not reply.
  • Complex sentence: at least one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause, linked by words such as although, since, because, when, before, after, if, unless, until, and while. Example: Because he worked hard, he won in the game.
  • Compound-complex sentence: at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: Kris didn’t come because she was sick, so Tina was sad.

A useful comma rule from the module: if a complex sentence begins with the dependent clause, put a comma after it (“Because he worked hard, he won”). If it begins with the independent clause, no comma is needed (“It is quite hot today although it is raining”).

Activities in the module

  • What I Know (pretest): 20 items on spotting complete and incomplete sentences, naming subjects and verbs, classifying sentences, and writing five sentences on protecting animal habitats.
  • What’s In, “Air it out!”: review questions on phrases and clauses.
  • Activity 1, “Say something…”: write three sentences about Filipino traits shown in Dante Hipolito’s painting “Bayanihan.”
  • Activity 2, “The Detectives”: find simple subjects and simple predicates in an excerpt about Amador T. Daguio’s “The Wedding Dance.”
  • Activity 3, “Complete me”: turn fragments into complete sentences.
  • Activity 4, “Form it!”: write different kinds of sentences about a picture of a cat and kitten.
  • Activity 5, “Tell me!”: identify subject and predicate types and sentence kinds in sentences about bullying, and explain why.
  • Activity 6, “Together as ONE”: combine pairs of clauses about cats into one sentence and name its type.
  • Assessment: mark complete subjects and predicates, classify sentences, and write three sentences about students’ roles in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
  • Additional activity, “My turn!”: write a five-sentence paragraph about a pet.

How to use this module

Learners: Answer the pretest first to see what you already know, then read the lesson and do the activities in order. Write all answers on a separate sheet of paper, not on the module. Answer keys are included for the activities and tests, so check your work honestly after answering.

Parents and facilitators: Help your child follow the steps and read the directions carefully. For the writing tasks, the module’s rubric gives 2 points for a sentence with correct grammar and mechanics that fits the topic, and 1 point for a relevant sentence that still has errors.

Teachers: The module’s note to teachers asks that learners’ sentences stay relevant to the topic and observe subject-verb agreement. The open-ended writing tasks have possible answers in the key, so check learners’ own sentences using the rubric.

Frequently asked questions

What grade and quarter is this English module for?

It is for Grade 7 English, Quarter 1, Module 9. It is an Alternative Delivery Mode self-learning module, First Edition 2020.

Does the module have an answer key?

Yes. The answer key covers the pretest, the activities, and the assessment, with possible answers for the writing tasks.

What are the four kinds of sentences according to structure?

Simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. They differ in how many independent and dependent clauses they contain.

What is the difference between a simple subject and a complete subject?

A simple subject is just one word without modifiers, like Maria. A complete subject includes the simple subject plus all its modifiers, like Three cardboard boxes.

When do I put a comma in a complex sentence?

Put a comma after the dependent clause when the sentence begins with it. If the sentence begins with the independent clause, no comma is needed.

Full text of the module

The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.

English 7 Quarter 1 – Module 9: Using Sentences Appropriately and Meaningfully

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CO_Q1_ENGLISH 7_MODULE 9

English – Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 – Module 9: Using Sentences Appropriately and Meaningfully First Edition, 2020

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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-test 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 Teachers are also provided to the 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. 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 with you in mind. It is here to help you master using sentences appropriately and meaningfully. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module’s lesson is:

Using sentences appropriately and meaningfully

After going through this module, you are expected to:

  1. determine basic sentence parts;
  2. differentiate kinds of sentences according to structure;
  3. construct appropriate sentences from the given phrases and clauses; and
  4. use sentences in stating one’s thought.

What I Know

Let us determine how much you have already learned.

Directions. Write all answers on a separate sheet of paper.

A. On your paper, write SENTENCE for each group of words below that is a sentence. Write INCOMPLETE for each group of words below that is NOT a sentence.

  1. Running along the shelf
  2. Although my dog is playful
  3. Since we spend so much time with him and enjoy his company
  4. He barks
  5. His many playful qualities are charming

B. Write the subject then opposite each, write the verb.

Ex. Cham ensures that her dog, Kobe, eats regularly. Answer: Cham-ensures

  1. Dogs make excellent pets.
  2. Responsible owners train their dogs methodically.
  3. The Labrador is an interesting breed.
  4. My brother and I enjoy going to dog shows.
  5. The wide variety of dogs intrigues and entertains us.

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C. Identify each sentence below as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, and COMPOUND-COMPLEX.

  1. Dogs are friendly, but they could also be dangerous.
  2. Your dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 times better than yours.
  3. Dogs can track people, and they could detect dangerous substances.
  4. Communication is very important to dogs because it helps them form and maintain social groups.
  5. Dogs can see better than humans in the dark, and they have an incredibly well-developed sense of smell, which is far superior than humans.

D. How can you help protect animal habitat? Write your answers in five complete sentences.






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Lesson 9: Using sentences appropriately and meaningfully

To develop and demonstrate communicative competence, one is expected to acquire knowledge of constructing sentences properly considering the basic components of a sentence. This lesson will help one to determine basic sentence parts, differentiate kinds of sentences according to structure, construct appropriate sentences from the given phrases and clauses, and use sentences in stating one’s thought.

What’s In

Air it out! Give your thoughts on the given questions.

What is the difference between adjective phrase and adverb phrase?What is the difference between dependent clause and independent clause?Do you think phrases and clauses are important in constructing a sentence? Why? Why not?

Notes to the Teacher: Make sure that the sentences constructed by the students are relevant to the given topic and observe subject-verb agreement.

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What’s New

Activity 1: “Say something…”

Directions. Examine the painting below entitled “Bayanihan” by Dante Hipolito through looking closely at the details. Write three sentences about the Filipino traits, customs, or traditions shown in the given painting.

Background of the author: Dante Hipolito is a Filipino contemporary artist who was born in 1959. He was known as the “The Smile Painter” because his paintings always show people with heartfelt smiles that became his signature. Hipolito’s paintings were usually about family and friends in bonding, the good life, either moving a house in bayanihan spirit or rejoicing in a fiesta, or Filipino heritage showing bravery, spirituality, responsibility, generosity, pride, beauty, resiliency, and most importantly, the smile.

[photo: painting “Bayanihan” by Dante Hipolito showing villagers gathered around a nipa house in a rural landscape]

Source: https://www.deviantart.com/partlover/art/Bayanihan-Moving-House-384909364

Ex. Filipinos are family-oriented.




Based on this activity, what have you noticed about the sentences constructed? ____________________________________________________________________

How did you form your sentences? __________________________________________


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What is It

SENTENCE

Definitions of a Sentence

  • It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought (Pearson Education Inc., 2001).
  • It is the largest grammatical unit in the English Rankscale, which refers to a group of words that begins with a capital letter and ends with any of these three punctuation marks: the period or full stop, the exclamation mark, and the question mark (Boaner, 2017).

Two Basic Parts of a Sentence

1. SUBJECT

  • It tells what the sentence is about.
  • It is the topic of the sentence (“What is a Sentence?,” n.d.).
  • This is usually found at or near the beginning of a sentence. Most subjects are nouns or pronouns (Boaner, 2017).

In the following examples, each subject is underlined.

  1. Computer generates data and handles millions of problems in a few seconds.
  2. Mr. Jose purchases new welding machines.
  3. She obtains the highest score in class.

The noun computer is the subject in the first sentence. It tells what generates data and handles millions of problems in a few seconds. In the next sentence, Mr. Jose tells who purchases new welding machines. The pronoun she in the third sentence also tells who: Who obtains the highest score in class? She.

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TYPES OF SUBJECT

❖ SIMPLE SUBJECT

  • It has only one actor.
  • It is just one word, without any modifiers, usually a noun or pronoun.
  • The subject does not have the word “and” (Pearson Education Inc., 2001).

Examples:

  1. Maria likes to write her own stories.
  2. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
  3. The policy was proposed and passed by the Congress of legislators and the president.

❖ COMPLETE SUBJECT

  • It contains the subject and any words related to it.
  • It involves the simple subject plus all modifiers.
  • It comprises all of the words that tell what or whom a sentence discusses, including any modifiers

Examples:

  1. Three cardboard boxes remained in the vacant house.
  2. Garfield’s ginger fur flew through the air.
  3. Fernando’s poem about his father made the class cry.

❖ COMPOUND SUBJECT

  • It includes two or more people and things doing an action; it is not about nouns that are plural.
  • It is made up of more than one subject element.
  • It has two or more subjects that have the same verb and are joined by a conjunction such as and or or.

Examples:

  1. You and I will feed the animals.
  2. Toto and Mark join the basketball team.
  3. The children’s books and backpacks were stolen while they were at lunch.

2. PREDICATE

  • It always contains a verb.
  • It tells something about a subject.
  • It states what the subject does, what is done to the subject, or what the condition of the subject is.
  • It contains the action.

In the following examples, the verbs are underlined twice.

  1. The dog barked for an hour.
  2. The prize was given in a big ceremony.
  3. He seems tired now.

transcriber’s note: in the original, the verbs are double-underlined; here they are shown in bold.

Barked tells what my dog did. Was given explains what was done with the prize. Seems, a linking verb, tells something about the condition of he by linking the subject to tired.

TYPES OF PREDICATE

❖ SIMPLE PREDICATE

  • It includes one verb only.
  • It is the word that shows the action in a sentence.
  • It is used to tell what the subject of the sentence does.

Examples:

  1. Jun cried.
  2. He is drinking water every night.
  3. The coach praised his winning team.

❖ COMPLETE PREDICATE

  • It contains the verb and any words related to it.
  • It includes not only the verb or verb phrase, but also all the words that give more information about it.

Examples:

  1. The dog enjoys its food.
  2. We have started painting the room.
  3. Grandpa will take us to the park.

❖ COMPOUND PREDICATE

  • It contains two different actions.
  • It gives two or more details about the same subject and has two or more verbs joined by a conjunction.

Examples:

  1. Donny lives in Italy and speaks Italian.
  2. She visited her cousins and met all their friends.
  3. We completed the project and won a prize.
MORE EXAMPLES
Sentence: SubjectPredicate: VerbPredicate: Rest of predicate
Smokerises.
Sentence: SubjectPredicate: VerbPredicate: Rest of predicate
Jean and TroyspeakEnglish when they are working.
Sentence: SubjectPredicate: VerbPredicate: Rest of predicate
YouspeakEnglish.

What is a sentence?. (n.d.)

COMPONENTS OF A SENTENCE

The following are some characteristics of a sentence:

  • begins with a capital letter
    • He obtained his degree.
  • ends with punctuation (a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point)
    • He obtained his degree**.**
  • contains a verb or a verb phrase
    • He obtained his degree.
  • includes a complete idea that stands alone, which is called an independent clause
    • He obtained his degree (Walden Writing Center, 2020).
KINDS OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE
  • SIMPLE SENTENCE
  • COMPOUND SENTENCE
  • COMPLEX SENTENCE
  • COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE

SIMPLE SENTENCE

  • It contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers, but it has only one independent clause (an independent clause contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought), and NO dependent clause.

Examples:

  1. Eduardo sings.
  2. Fred passed his assignments.
  3. Jeth organizes his things for an hour.

COMPOUND SENTENCE

  • It contains two or more independent clauses. These two independent clauses can be combined using a comma (,) and coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), or with a semicolon (;).

Examples:

  1. I like to read books**, and** I like to write stories.
  2. I wrote Jim a letter**, but** he did not reply.
  3. Karl’s car broke down**;** he came last.

COMPLEX SENTENCE

  • It contains at least one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause is otherwise known as subordinate clause that is connected by subordinating conjunctions such as although, since, because, when, whenever, as, who, which, that, before, after, even if, so that, if, now that, unless, until, while, etc.
  • Dependent clauses can refer to the subject (who, which) the sequence/time (since, while), or the causal elements (because, if) of the independent clause.
  • If a sentence begins with a dependent clause, there is a comma after this clause. If, on the other hand, the sentence begins with an independent clause, there is no comma separating the two clauses (Pearson Education Inc., 2001).

Examples:

  1. Because he worked hard, he won in the game.
    dependent clause independent clause


    Note: There is a comma (,) in this sentence because it begins with a dependent clause or subordinate clause.


transcriber’s note: in the original, independent clauses are underlined and dependent clauses are italicized; the underlining is not shown here.

  1. It is quite hot today although it is raining.
    independent clause dependent/subordinate clause


    Note: There is NO comma (,) in this sentence because it begins with an independent clause.


COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE

  • It contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Examples:

  1. Kris didn’t come because she was sick, so Tina was sad.
    independent clause dependent clause independent clause


  2. The woman left in a hurry after she got a phone call, but she came back ten minutes later.
    independent clause dependent clause independent clause


  3. After getting home from work, my mother and I went to the mall last night, while my father stayed home and watched television.
    dependent clause independent clause dependent clause


transcriber’s note: in the original, independent clauses are underlined and dependent clauses are italicized; the underlining is not shown here.

What’s More

Activity 2: “The Detectives”

Directions. In the following excerpt from Amador T. Daguio’s “The Wedding Dance,” identify the simple subjects and the simple predicates in every sentence. Write the word that shows the simple subject and label it, SS and SP for the word that represents the simple predicate. (1 point for simple subject and 1 point for simple predicate)

Ex. John – SS jumps – SP

(1) Awiyao, Lumnay’s husband, has to marry another girl named Madulimay because Lumnay cannot bear a child. (2) Awiyao went to his and Lumnay’s house on the night of his wedding to personally invite Lumnay to join the dance. (3) Lumnay refused to join. (4) They had a heart-to-heart talk about their separation. (5) Then, they discovered that they were still in love with each other (Wedding dance by Amador T.Daguio, n.d.).

Activity 3: “Complete me”

Directions. Rewrite the numbered items below, and add any words needed to make each a complete sentence. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. (2 points for each number)

Ex. chases the ball- The cat chases the ball.

  1. bring companionship to their owners
  2. popular household pets
  3. live for ten to twenty years
  4. although indoor cats may be healthy
  5. spend much time hunting for food
Activity 4: “Form it!”

Directions. Tell something about the picture below using the different kinds of sentences according to structure. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. (2 points for each number)

[photo: a small kitten walking beside an adult cat on a sidewalk]

Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/43136108916935962/

Ex. simple sentence = The kitten enjoys walking.

  1. simple sentence = _____
  2. compound sentence = _____
  3. complex sentence = _____
  4. compound sentence = _____
  5. compound-complex sentence = _____

Rubrics: (for every sentence constructed)

2-two (2) points for every sentence that is correctly constructed (correct grammar and mechanics of writing) and relevant to the picture.

1– one (1) point for every sentence that needs any correction (there is/are error/s in grammar and mechanics of writing) and relevant to the picture.

What I Have Learned

Activity 5: “Tell me!”

Directions. Analyze the given sentences by determining the type of subject/predicate present and the kind of sentence. Also, explain the reason for choosing the stated answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Ex. Bullying causes stress and depression. The underlined word shows the simple subject of the sentence because it is just one word without any modifiers.

  1. Thirty-one bullying incidents are reported daily in schools. The underlined words show the _____ of the sentence because _____.


  2. Cursing, ridiculing, and humiliating were acts most prominent in primary and high school bullying. The highlighted group of words are NOT the SIMPLE SUBJECTS of the sentence, but the _____ because _____.


  3. Bully Statistics revealed that every day one out of seven students were being bullied. The underlined words present the _____ of the sentence because _____.


  4. The Anti-Bullying campaign seemed to be hardly understood and obeyed. The kind of sentence used is _____ because _____.


  5. Bullying causes absenteeism, and it also increases drop-out rate in schools. The kind of sentence used is _____ because _____.


transcriber’s note: the blank lines in items 1 to 5 are printed as long rules in the original.

What I Can Do

Activity 6: “Together as ONE”

Directions. Combine the given sets of clauses to form any kind of sentence according to structure. Then, identify the type of sentence you have constructed. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. (2 points for each number)

Ex. Cats are efficient hunters. They survive on what they catch.

Answer: Cats are efficient hunters that survive on what they catch. independent clause dependent clause

Type of Sentence: Complex Sentence

  1. A cat’s coat protects its skin. The coat also provides insulation.
  2. The outercoat is one part of the cat’s coat. The undercoat is the other part of the cat’s coat.
  3. The color of the coat varies among cats. The length of the coat also varies.
  4. A cat’s whiskers help it feel its way in the dark. A cat’s whiskers can help it detect changes in wind direction.
  5. The sense of smell is better in cats than in humans. The sense of hearing is better in cats than in humans.

Rubrics: (for every sentence constructed)

2-two (2) points for every sentence that is correctly constructed (correct grammar and mechanics of writing) and relevant to the topic.

1– one (1) point for every sentence that needs any correction (there is/are error/s in grammar and mechanics of writing) and relevant to the topic.

Assessment

Directions. Write all answers on a separate sheet of paper.

A. Copy each of the following sentences on your paper. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. (1 point for complete subject and 1 point for complete predicate).

  1. The kitten crawled out of the box.
  2. The cat can hear a wide range of sounds.
  3. Lions are the only type of cat that hunts in a group.
  4. Indoor cats and outdoor cats require lots of attention.
  5. Hunting and eating take a considerable amount of time.

B. Identify each sentence below as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, and COMPOUND-COMPLEX. (1 point each).

  1. Rattlesnakes grow long and heavy.
  2. If undisturbed, rattlesnakes won’t attack us.
  3. Before eating prey, poisonous snakes paralyze it.
  4. Their tongues could also detect people, sense temperature changes, so we need to be careful.
  5. Their rattles warn people of their presence, and they use rocks and trees to hide themselves.

C. Considering the components of a complete sentence, write three (3) sentences about your significant roles as students to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. (2 points for each sentence)

Rubrics: (for every sentence constructed)

2-two (2) points for every sentence that is correctly constructed (correct grammar and mechanics of writing) and relevant to the topic.

1– one (1) point for every sentence that needs any correction (there is/are error/s in grammar and mechanics of writing) and relevant to the topic.

Additional Activities

My turn!

Directions. Write a five-sentence paragraph describing a pet you have/wish to have at home. In your composition, underline the simple subject once and the simple predicate twice. (2 points for each sentence)

Rubrics: (for every sentence constructed)

2-two (2) points for every sentence that is correctly constructed (correct grammar and mechanics of writing), relevant to the topic, and with appropriately identified components (simple subject and simple predicate).

1-one (1) point for every sentence that needs any correction (there is/are error/s in grammar and mechanics of writing), relevant to the topic, and with any error in its identified components (simple subject and simple predicate).

Answer Key

[transcriber’s note: this page is printed upside down, with its table cells rotated 180 degrees. The sections below are transcribed in the order they appear in the module.]

What’s More

Activity 2:

  1. SS: Awiyao (sentence #1) SP: has
  2. SS: Awiyao (sentence #2) SP: went
  3. SS: Lumnay (sentence #3) SP: refused
  4. SS: They (sentence #4) SP: had
  5. SS: They (sentence #5) SP: discovered

Activity 3: Possible answers

  1. Pets bring companionship to their owners.
  2. Cats are popular household pets.
  3. Cats can live ten to twenty years.
  4. Although indoor cats maybe healthy, we need to take care of them more.
  5. Animals spend much time hunting for food.

Activity 4: Possible answers

  1. The cat guides its kitten.
  2. The kitten wants to walk around, so her mother accompanies her.
  3. While the kitten walks around, the mother never leaves her.
  4. The cat calmly tells her kitten to stop strolling, but the kitten still enjoys doing it.
  5. The cat wanted to go home already because she thinks it might be dangerous to go farther, but the kitten didn’t want to.
What I Can Do

Activity 5:

  1. The cat’s coat protects its skin, and it provides insulation. – compound
    or The cat’s coat protects its skin and provides insulation. – simple
  2. The outercoat and undercoat are parts of cat’s coat. – simple
    or The outercoat is one part of the cat’s coat while the undercoat is its other part. – complex
  3. The color and length of the coat varies among cats. – simple
    or Aside from the color that varies among cats, the length of the coat also varies. – complex
  4. A cat’s whiskers help it feels its way in the dark, and it helps detect changes in wind direction. – compound
    or A cat’s whiskers could not only help it feels its way in the dark, but it could also help detect changes in wind direction. – compound
  5. The cats’ sense of smell and hearing are better than humans. – simple
    or Cats’ sense of smell is better than humans; they too have better sense of hearing than humans. – compound
What I have Learned
  1. complete subject – it includes the subject (incidents) and the words related to it (thirty-one and bullying)
  2. compound subject – it includes more than one subject, cursing, ridiculing, and humiliating
  3. complete predicate – it includes the verbs and all the words related to it
  4. simple sentence – it has only an independent clause
  5. compound sentence – it has two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction, and
What I know

A.

  1. Incomplete
  2. Incomplete
  3. Incomplete
  4. Sentence
  5. Sentence

B.

  1. S: dogs
    V: make
  2. S: responsible owners/owners
    V: train
  3. S: The Labrador/Labrador
    V: is
  4. S: My brother and I
    V: enjoy
  5. S: The wide variety of dogs/dogs
    V: intrigues and entertains

C.

  1. Compound
  2. simple
  3. compound
  4. complex
  5. compound-complex

D.

  1. I need to throw my garbage properly in order to avoid pollution that might cause habitat destruction.
  2. I will observe recycling because this help reduces wastes that might cause habitat destruction.
  3. I will participate in tree growing activities or any planting activities for plants are considered as important animal habitat.
  4. I will conserve water through using it properly because our water resources come from the environment where animals live like in falls, lakes, and rivers.
  5. I will educate other students on how to protect animal habitat using any online platforms.
Assessment

A.

  1. CS: the kitten
    CP: crawled out of the box
  2. CS: the cat
    CP: can hear a wide range of sounds
  3. CS: lions
    CP: are the only type of cat that hunts in groups
  4. CS: indoor cats and outdoor cats
    CP: require lots of attention
  5. CS: hunting and eating
    CP: take a considerable amount of time

B.

  1. simple
  2. complex
  3. complex
  4. compound
  5. compound

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