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Module 6.1 - Phrases

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Module 6.1 - Phrases

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English – Grade 7

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 Through this module, you will learn how to expand your sentences and
express your ideas in an appropriate and meaningful way by using phrases.
The lessons you will gain from this module will help you make more
detailed and informative sentences that could enhance your writing and oral
communication skills.

I. Identify which word in the box is defined by each item below. Write the
word on the space before the number.

Sentence Verb Subject

Predicate Phrase
Noun

_______________________ 1. It refers to a word that is used to name

something like a name of person, place, things, animals or ideas.
_______________________ 2. It is the part of a sentence that tells about the
subject.
_______________________ 3. It refers to a word that shows action or
condition.
_______________________ 4. It is a word or group of words that expresses
a complete idea.
_______________________ 5. It is the part of a sentence that tells who or
what is talked about.
_______________________ 6. It refers to a group of words that has no
subject and verb.

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 II. Read each item below, then identify all the phrases. Write P on the
space if the group of words is a phrase and X if it is not.
_________ 1. I like it.

_________ 2. Go!

_________ 3. In the room near the library.

_________ 4. After the speaker’s talk about mental health.

_________ 5. Because God loves us, we must love Him too.

_________ 6. Since I found you.

_________ 7. Around the world.

_________ 8. The most wonderful place in the world.

_________ 9. It’s true.

_________ 10. Because of Corona Virus Disease ‘19.

For this lesson, your main goal is to use phrases to make an

informative sentence. After you finished studying this module, you should
have:
1. recognized a phrase and its kinds
2. used phrases properly, appropriately and meaningfully in sentences.

CURRICULUM GUIDE REFERENCE AND DURATION

Use phrases, clauses and sentences appropriately and meaningfully
(Part.1). EN7G-II-a-1

Duration: 2 days

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 How did your pre-test go? Was it hard? Don’t worry. Just study this

module diligently and you’ll find this lesson easy and interesting. Let’s begin.

Do you have an idea what a phrase is?

A phrase is a group of words used much like a single word. It is a

sequence of two or more words arranged in a grammatical construction and

acts as a unit in a sentence. This group of words does not contain a subject

and its verb or the predicate so it does not express a complete idea.

Before we proceed, let us first recall the lesson you have learned about

a sentence. You did understand that a sentence is a group of words, just like

a phrase, but a sentence has a subject (talked about in a sentence) and a

predicate (tells about the subject). It expresses a complete thought or idea so

it makes sense as a group of words.

A phrase is a part of a sentence. It could be placed anywhere in the

sentence. It could go with the subject or with the predicate.

Examples:

With the subject: 1. The old book was sold.

2. A true friend is hard to find.

With the predicate: 3. I need to study my lessons.

4. Many tourists are excited to visit again the beautiful

Boracay Island.

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 One example of a phrase is noun phrase.

A noun phrase is a group of words that are grammatically connected

with a noun as its head. It is a phrase that works as a noun in a sentence.

A noun phrase must always have a noun, but it may contain some

other words that modify it, such as articles (a, an, the), adjectives (three,

red, big), participles (wooden, swimming, chosen) and possessive

pronouns (my, your, our, their).

Examples:

the wooden spoon

Three red bags

Their big swimming pool

A basket

The nouns spoon, bags, pool and basket are the heads of the noun

phrases, and the words around each noun (head) are its modifiers (a word or

group of words that provide description or information about another word in

the same sentence).

Study the following sentences.

S V NP
1. The chef uses a wooden spoon in cooking.
S V NP
2. My godmother gave me three red bags.
S V NP
3. We enjoyed at their big swimming pool.
S V
4. A basket of bananas was delivered today.
NP
Notice that the sample noun phrases (NP) are now making sense

because they are now used as a part of a sentence. So, it is now clear that if

a noun phrase is added to a sentence, the idea expands and becomes more

meaningful.

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 Another example of a phrase is the adjectival phrase.

An adjectival phrase like adjectives, modify nouns. They tell or

answer the question which or what kind.

Examples:

1. The book on the table is mine.

2. This balikbayan box from my sister is so big.

3. My sister in Canada sends us packages.

4. The movie about God’s miracles is inspiring.

The phrase “on the table” describes the noun, (book). It points out

“which one is my book?” The one on the table.

In the second sentence, the phrase “from my sister” modifies the noun,

“balikbayan box”. It describes “which balikbayan box is so big?” The one that

is from my sister.

In sentence number three, the phrase “in Canada” modifies the noun

(subject), sister. Sister answers the question “which sister sends us

packages?” ( the one living in Canada )

The phrase “about God’s miracles” in the last example modifies the

noun movie and answers the question “what kind of movie is inspiring?”

To explain further, an adjectival phrase can do what an adjective can.

The only thing is, it is a group of words taken as one unit. Look back and read

the three sentences again. Compare them with these:

1. The book is mine.

2. This balikbayan box is so big.

3. My sister sends us packages.

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 Do you see the difference? The sentences above are shorter, plain,

simpler and they lack details or descriptions to make the ideas to be more

meaningful and informative.

The phrases used in the four sentences are examples of adjectival

phrase. You have learned previously that an adjective is a part of speech that

modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.

Therefore, the phrases “on the table”, “from my sister”, “in Canada” and

“about God’s miracles” are phrases used as adjectives (adjectival phrases)

because they modify the nouns book, box, sister and movie.

Take note also of the position of the adjectival phrases in the sentence.

 The puppy with a pink ribbon is mine.

 The book about photography is very helpful.

When you use an adjectival phrase in a sentence, be sure to place the

phrase right after the word it modifies. The phrases “with a pink ribbon” and

“about photography” are placed next to the words they modify.

Now, study the following sentences:

1. My book lies on the table.

2. That balikbayan box arrived before the event.

3. In Canada, my sister goes to work by driving her own car.

4. Our life is getting better because of our bayanihan spirit.

In the first sentence, the phrase, “on the table”, modifies the verb lies.

It answers the question “where does my book lie”? (on the table).

The phrase on the second sentence “before the event”, modifies the

verb arrived. It answers the question “when did the balikbayan box arrive”?

(before the event).

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 In the third sentence, the phrase “by driving her own car” modifies the

verb goes. It answers the question “how does my sister go to work”? (by

driving her own car). The phrase “in Canada” answers “where does my sister

go to work?” (in Canada).

In the last sentence, the phrase “because of our bayanihan spirit”

modifies the adjective better and answers the question “why is our life getting

better?” (because of our bayanihan spirit).

This time, these three phrases function as adverbial phrases because

they modify verbs. You have already learned that an adverb modifies a verb,

an adjective and another adverb. Adverbs also answer the question where?

(adverb of place), when? (adverb of time) and how? (adverb of manner).

Notice that the placement of the adverbial phrase could be at the

beginning of the sentence or after the word it modifies.

Take a look at these examples.

V
1. Outside the classroom, the students talk to each other.
V
2. Some students study their modules in the room.
V
3. They travelled by plane.

In the first example, the phrase, “outside the classroom” is placed at

the beginning of the sentence.

In the second sentence, the phrase “in the room” is placed after the

word it modifies.

In the third sentence, the phrase “by plane” is placed after the word it

modifies.

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 Notice also that while a noun phrase begins with a modifier, an

adjectival and adverbial phrase begin with prepositions. (in, on, at, for, from,

about, with, etc.)

Remember that in making your sentence using phrases, be sure to

place the phrases in the right position to express an appropriate and

meaningful idea.

Exercise 1. Tell whether the underlined group of words is a noun phrase,

adjectival or adverbial phrase. Write your answers on the space before the
number.
__________________ 1. The Philippines is a COVID-free country.

__________________ 2. The boy with a red cap is the team captain.

__________________ 3. Reading could be done anywhere in this place.

__________________ 4. At the restaurant, I saw a waiter fed an old man.

__________________ 5. Many foreign tourists like to visit the Philippines.

__________________ 6. Learning takes place by reading good books.

__________________ 7. That white house near the store is ours.

__________________ 8. These three red roses are for you.

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Exercise 2. Read the sentences below. Underline all the phrases then identify
each as noun phrase (NP), adjectival phrase (Adj. P) or adverbial phrase
(Adv. P). Write the abbreviation only on the space provided (12 pts.)
______________ 9. Several grade 7 male students study diligently.

_______, ______ 10-11. The visitors will arrive in the afternoon.

______________12. Dr. Reyes lives in Kalibo.

_______, ______ 13-14. You can cross this wide river by riding a boat.

_______, ______ 15-16. The old house between the tall trees is very big.

_______, ______ 17-18. The pretty woman in the picture is Pia.

_______, ______ 19-20. In Batan, fresh seafoods abound.

Exercise 3. Open this link, https://www.englishgrammar.org/phrases-

worksheet-3/, then answer the exercises.

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Activity 1. Complete Me. Supply an appropriate phrase to each incomplete
sentence below to make the ideas clear and complete. Pick out your answers
from the box.

about anything Filipino artists

Most Filipino in the world

After the storm

1. The Philippines is the most emotional country ___________________.

2. ___________________ find joy in simple things.

3. ___________________ make use of their emotions when creating their

music.

4. They are a happy people and they feel happy ___________________.

5. ___________________, Filipinos can still stand up and smile.

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Activity 2. Read each of the following sentences. Each sentence is
accordingly divided into phrases or units. Identify whether the phase is a
noun phrase, adjectival phase or an adverbial phrase. Write N for noun
phrase, Adj. for Adjectival phrase and Adv. for adverbial phrase on the space
below the item.

When I went to Numancia my grandparents warmly

1.____________ 2.____________ welcomed me.

The old building near the mango tree collapsed last week.

3.____________ 4._____________

Atty. Gonzales his client by showing concrete

defended evidences.

5.__________________ 6._________________

Because of COVID-19 we are now in new normal

situation.

8. ________________
7._________________

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 Many at the airport wanted to leave as early as

foreigners possible.

10.__________
9._____________
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To easily remember the lesson, bear these important points in mind.

 A phrase is only a part of a sentence; it is a group of words that has no

subject and predicate. Phrases expand the sentence to provide
information and descriptions.
 A noun phrase is a group of related words with a noun as its head.
 An adjectival phrase, like adjectives, modify nouns. It tells or answer
the question which or what kind. Generally, it is placed directly after
the word it modifies.
 An adverbial phrase, like adverbs, modify verbs, adjectives, adverbs
and answers the question, when, where, how and why. It may be
placed at the beginning of the sentence or after the word it
modifies.
 A noun phrase begins with a modifier while both the adjectival and
adverbial phrases begin with a preposition

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Test I. Identify each of the following items. Write your answer on the space
before the number.
_________________ 1. It is a group of words that expresses a complete
thought or idea.
_________________ 2. It is a group of words without subject and a verb
and functions as a modifier.
_________________ 3. It is a word or phrase that describes or makes
specific meaning of another word or phrase.
_________________ 4. It is the person or thing that is talked about in a
sentence.
_________________ 5. It is a word or phrase that modifies a noun or
pronoun.
_________________ 6. It is a group of words that are grammatically
connected with a noun as its head.
_________________ 7. It is a word or phrase that modifies a verb,
adjective or another adverb.
_________________ 8. It is a group of words that modify a noun.
_________________ 9. It is a part of a sentence that tells who or what is
talked about.
________________ 10. It is a group of words that modify a verb, an
adjective and another adverb.

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Test II. Use Me. Make complete sentences using the following phrases. Write
them on the space provided.

1. because of you

____________________________________________________________

2. in New Washington

___________________________________________________________

3. that big house

___________________________________________________________

4. your parents

___________________________________________________________

5. after the class

__________________________________________________________

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PRE-ASSESSMENT

I. 1. noun II. 1. X 6. X
2. predicate 2. X 7. P
3. verb 3. P 8. P
4. sentence 4. P 9. X
5. subject 5. X 10. P
6. phrase

EXERCISES

I. 1. Noun Phrase
2. Adjectival Phrase
3. Adverbial Phrase
4. Adverbial Phrase
5. Noun Phrase
6. Adverbial Phrase
7. Adjectival Phrase
8. Noun Phrase
II. 9. NP (Several grade 7 male students)
10-11. NP, Adv. P (The visitors, in the afternoon)
12. Adv. P (in Kalibo)
13-14. NP, Adv. P (this wide river, by riding a boat)
15-16. NP, Adj. P (The old house, between the tall trees)
17-18. NP, Adj P (The pretty woman, in the picture)
19-20. Adv. P, NP (in Batan, fresh seafoods)

III. 1. Noun Phrase

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 2. Adjectival Phrase
3. Noun Phrase
4. Adverb Phrase
5. Adverb Phrase
6. Adverb Phrase

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1. 1. in the world

2. Most Filipinos
3. Filipino artist
4. about anything
5. After a storm
Activity 2. 1. Adv 6. Adv
2. N 7. Adv
3. N 8. Adv
4. Adj 9. Adj
5. N 10. Adv

POST-ASSESSMENT

Test 1. 1. Sentence 6. Noun Phrase

2. Phrase 7. Adverb
3. Modifier 8. Adjectival Phrase
4. Subject 9. Predicate
5. Adjective 10. Adverbial Phrase

Test II. (Students’ answers may vary)

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Title: Phrases and Their Functions
Text Language: English
Key: phrase, adjectival phrase, adverbial phrase, modifier,
sentence, subject, verb or predicate
Description: It is a learning module designed to explain the types of
phrases and their functions to make appropriate and
meaningful sentences.
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Primary Storage: Handout, Flash drive
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Location: Division of Aklan, District of New Washington, New
Washington National Comprehensive High School
Developer: Annie B. Malacas
Layout Artists: Junewell J. Sorbito
Genelyn D. Sequio
Jerome N. Baylon

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