Identifying and Using Verbs (Week 3).pptx

Identifying and Using Verbs (Week 3).pptx

1. Understanding and Using Modal Verbs Modal Verbs - helping verbs that help the main verb express meaning. They have a special purpose.

2. Modal Purpose Example can, could expresses ability She can dance, and he can sing. may, could, might expresses possibility Mom may visit Grandma at the hospital. must expresses need/want I must exercise daily . would expresses wants/intent He would like to join the Math club. should, ought to expresses obligation You should listen to your elders.

3. Activity 1 Match each modal verb with its meaning. Write the letter of the correct meaning. Some letters may be used more than once. Can Will May Must Might Expresses a strong need Expresses an ability Expresses a possibility Expresses an intent Expresses a obligation Ought to Have to Have got to Would Could

4. Activity 2 Identify the modal verbs and the main verbs. Underline the modal verb once and the main verb twice . We have to work faster, so we can meet the deadline. I could stay longer, but Mom wanted me to come home tonight. I must do that to help out. We ought to turn over this project tomorrow. Would you want to bring home some of the work?

5. Phrasal Verbs - A phrasal or two-word verb is a verb usually followed by a preposition that, together with the verb, forms its own particular meaning.

6. Activity Answer in sentences using the phrasal verbs used in the question and the suggested response . Whom did you call on (visit)? my friend What did you put out (extinguish) the fire What did they out off (postpone) the meeting What did he look into (investigate) the problem What did he pick out (select) a gift

7. Observing Subject-Verb Agreement

8. Rule 1 A singular subject must take a singular verb. A plural subject must take a plural verb. Example: Singular - Dirty ice cream tastes good. Plural - Ice cream vendors roam around communities to sell.

9. Rule 2 A phrase or clause that comes between the subject and the verb does not affect the number of the subject. Example: The president of the people was inaugurated. The voters , together with the candidates, march toward the rotunda.

10. Rule 3 Two subjects joined by and take a plural verb. Example: Food and music play a big part in Philippine culture. English and Math are my favorite subjects.

11. Rule 4 If there are two singular subjects that are joined by not, or or , use a singular verb. Example: A male or female is eligible to lead. Neither Justin nor Elsa knows how to sing .

12. Rule 5 If a singular subject and a plural subject are joined by or or nor, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it . Examples: Anna or her sisters volunteer for a philanthropic organization. Her sisters or Anna volunteers for a philanthropic organization .

13. Activity Write NO ERROR on the line if the subject and the verb of the sentence agree. Otherwise rewrite the sentence . The calesa are the symbols of Spanish-time Philippines. The teacher and the students train for the competition. Ronald and Joshua is my best friends. Another airline offers low-cost trips. Chicken or meat are my favorite food.

14. Recognizing Parts of a Simple Paragraph Paragraph - a collection of sentences that talks about a certain topic.

15. Kinds of Paragraph Narrative Paragraph - tells a story.  Descriptive Paragraph - creates an image in the readers’ mind through vivid details. Expository Paragraph - explains and informs. Persuasive Paragraph - convinces the reader to take a stand or action.

16. Basic Features of Paragraph Main Idea - the gist or the thing that the paragraph wants to say. It is expressed in the topic sentence. Supporting Idea - gives additional information/ideas about the main topic. Usually in the form of examples and supporting details.

17. Sample Paragraph Studying is a sacrifice but it is also a sacrifice worth making. It takes a lot of effort, time, money and determination. There are times when students fail to meet their own expectations or those of others. However, one must thrive and finish his/her own studies. After all, education is a companion one brings throughout life.

18. Observing Subject-Verb Agreement Indefinite pronouns can either be singular, plural, or both singular and plural.

19. The following indefinite pronouns are singular and should take a singular verb. anybody everybody no one someone anyone everyone nothing something anything everything one each nobody somebody Examples:  Everybody is going to the library to watch the play. No one wants to miss the show tonight. Somebody says the play will last two hours .

20. The following indefinite pronouns are plural and should take a plural verb. both many few several Examples:  Both are doing well in the competition. Several agree to take part in the games. Many of the games require team effort

21. The following indefinite pronouns can either be singular or plural, depending on their use in the sentence. a ll any more most none some Examples: Most of the cake is gone. Most of the invitations must have been sent .

22. Activity P ut a check on the sentences if it follows the rules of subject-verb agreement. If not, put a cross mark. Anybody who read books is likable to me. Everyone in the class wants to be the president. Some of the elders in the community love to exercise. Most of the souvenirs was interesting. All the teachers in our school are experienced professionals .

23. Quiz 2