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Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions

This document discusses the importance of using correct grammar when writing definitions. It provides examples of definitions and analyzes the parts of a definition, including the term, general class, and distinguishing characteristics. Grammar concepts like subject-verb agreement and defining relative pronouns are explained. Activities are included for students to practice identifying definition parts and using proper grammar. The goal is to emphasize that correct grammar leads to clear, precise definitions and enhances credibility in research writing.

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Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions

This document discusses the importance of using correct grammar when writing definitions. It provides examples of definitions and analyzes the parts of a definition, including the term, general class, and distinguishing characteristics. Grammar concepts like subject-verb agreement and defining relative pronouns are explained. Activities are included for students to practice identifying definition parts and using proper grammar. The goal is to emphasize that correct grammar leads to clear, precise definitions and enhances credibility in research writing.

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CORRECT

GRAMMAR IN
MAKING
DEFINITIONS
MELC: Observe correct
grammar in making definitions
EN10G-IIa-29
LEARNING TARGETS
1.identify parts of a definition;
2.determine sentence patterns used in writing
definitions;
3.provide the appropriate relative pronoun for each
sentence;
4.spot incorrect grammar in definitions; and
5. value the importance of correct grammar in
writing a research paper.
W
QUESTI
ON
What is the goal of
making or writing
expanded
definitions?
Other than knowing your audience,
knowing how to be thorough in providing
description and details will help you make
useful definitions. Knowing the parts of a
definition and correct usage of words will
help you write descriptions for your
definitions easily.
PURPOSE
This lesson will establish an understanding of the usage of correct
grammar when writing definitions by citing many examples. This
lesson also show the importance of correct grammar in making
definitions, such as clarity, precision, consistency, credibility, and
accessibility. It helps to convey the intended meaning accurately,
facilitates understanding, and contributes to effective
communication within the field or subject area.
LEARNING TASK
Directions: Study the definitions in column A to
identify the parts of a definition in Column B, C,
D. Refer to the given example to do this.
PARTS
OF A
DEFINIT
ION
A. TERM
It refers to the word or phrase that is
being defined. It may be introduced
by articles “the”, “an” and “a”.
Written together with the term is the
If you use Pattern#1 in writing a
general class to make an independent definition, the term is the subject of
clause. your sentence and the verb to be
used should agree with it.
A. TERM
You can use Pattern #2 in writing your definitions.
B. Class or
General
A general class refers to the class where the
Class
term belongs.
When writing your definition, it is necessary
to include the general class to which it
belongs, if there is any. Through this method,
your readers will a have specific idea of the
term being defined.
B. Class or
General Class
C. Differentiating
Characteristics
To introduce your
differentiating characteristics,
you should use relative
pronouns and a dependent
clause.
SUBJECT-VERB-
AGREEMENT
Read the following examples:

1. An abstract is a brief statement of essential information


When writing your definitions, (Art.) (Term) (Verb) contained within a document or
make sure that the verb you will presentation.
use agrees with the subject of
2. Research questions are questions that you include in
your statement. Remember, a (Term) (Verb) the body of your work.
singular subject should take a
singular verb. A plural subject 3. An in-text citation refers to a brief form of reference
should take a plural verb. (Art.) (Term) (Verb) that you include in in the
body of your work.
SUBJECT-VERB-
AGREEMENT
And when a phrase comes between the subject and the verb,
remember that the verb still agrees with the subject, not the
noun in the phrase following the subject of the sentence.
Here are the verbs that you can use
when writing a definition.
Examples!
1. A web browser is a special communications
program that reads and interprets
htlmdocuments.
2. A uniform resource locator (url) is an address
that you feed Web browsers.
3.The oxford text archive is a database which
contains electronic books in many different
languages around the world.
4.Links are highlighted text pointing to additional
information.
5.A web server is a computer program that
responds to requests from web browsers.
LANGUAGE
FOCUS:
DEFINING
RELATIVE
PRONOUN
relative pronouns: pronouns used to introduce a relative
clause—a clause that gives further information about the noun or
noun phrase (e.g., “the ball that I threw”).
The most commonly used relative pronouns in English are which, that,
who, and whom.
In writing your distinguishing
characteristics, it is important to use
defining relative pronouns. These
relative pronouns will help you in the
transition from the independent
clause (term and class) to the
subordinate clause/ defining relative
clause (distinguishing
characteristics).
defining relative
pronoun
 Defining relative clauses give
essential information about
someone or something –
information that we need in order
to understand what or who is being
referred to.
 A defining relative clause usually
comes immediately after the noun
it describes.
ACTIVITI
ESActivity A: Read the given sentences and use the right relative
pronouns.

We always like people __ speak the truth.


Can you tell ___ pen this is?
This is Natasha ___ I was praising.
The boy ___ I met in Delhi stays near our house.
This is the house in ___ John Keats lived.
These are the saplings ___ my mother and I planted together.
The teacher punished the students ___ were shouting.
I don’t think there’s anyone ___ doesn’t like chocolates.
Are these the people about ___ you were talking?
The car ___ my uncle brought is quite expensive.
Activity B
Directions: Arrange the following words inside the boxes to
form a grammatically correct definition for the term inside
the circle.
WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON THE BOARD.
Activity B
Directions: Arrange the following words inside the boxes to
form a grammatically correct definition for the term inside
the circle.
WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON THE BOARD.
REFLECTION
Why is there a need to observe correct grammar in
writing research?
In research, correct grammar is crucial in research as it
enhances the clarity and credibility of your work. Remember,
it's always a good idea to proofread your work multiple times
and consider seeking feedback from colleagues or
supervisors to catch any grammar mistakes or
inconsistencies.
GENERALIZATION
WHAT ARE
YOUR
TAKEAWAYS
FROM THIS
WEEK’S
LESSON?
EVALUATI Directions: Tell whether the sentence has correct

ON or incorrect grammar. Is the statement


grammatically correct or incorrect?

1. Covid-19 is an acute respiratory illness in humans caused by a corona virus,


capable of producing severe symptoms and in some cases, death.
2. A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living
cells of an organism.
3. An organism is a living entity consisting of one cell e.g., bacteria, or several
cells e.g., animals, plants, and fungi. 
4. A procedure is called intubation that is used when you can't breathe on your
own.
5. Vaccine, a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not
harmful, given to a person or animal to prevent them from getting the disease that
the virus or bacterium causes. 
Thank
s!
Do you have any
questions?
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