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ENGLISH
Quarter 1 – Module 6.1:
Title: Using Phrases Appropriately
and Meaningfully

Department of Education MIMAROPA REGION

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English – Grade 7
Quarter 1- Module 6.1: Title: Using Phrases Appropriately and Meaningfully
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) focuses on using phrases appropriately and
meaningfully as one of the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Grade
8 English. This learning material was patterned on Bloom’s Taxonomy Instructional
Design wherein learning activities were aligned with the identified objectives and were
sequenced according to their level of difficulty considering the learner’s needs, interest
and abilities.
You need to ensure that the learner clearly understand the lesson or concepts
discussed in the module. You are also expected to guide him/her in answering the
activities or accomplishing the different learning tasks thereby enabling him/her to
master the competency.
For the learner:
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is especially made to enhance your attitude,
knowledge and skills vis-à-vis the identified learning competency. Through this
module, you will engage in fun and interesting learning activities and answer varied
exercises and tasks to help you gain mastery of the target competency which will
enable you to effectively use the English language in listening, speaking, reading and
writing. Those learning activities are appropriately selected and carefully crafted
according to your needs, interests, and abilities.
To successfully achieve the objectives of this module, kindly do the following:
 Read and follow the instructions in all the learning activities and
exercises very carefully,
 Be honest in answering all the learning activities and exercises,
 Write your answers neatly and legibly in your subject notebook or on a
separate sheet of paper, and
 Seek guidance from your parents, guardians or subject teacher if you
encounter difficulty in accomplishing the learning activities.
Working on each learning activity in this module will surely enable you to learn
certain aspects of the target language in an enjoyable and meaningful way. So take
good care of this module and have fun while learning!

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 What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. recognize the different types of phrase

2. identify the type of phrase used in each sentence
3. complete sentences by using the appropriate type of phrase given in a
specific context
4. use phrases appropriately and meaningfully

What I Know

Let us determine how much you already know about our lesson for today.
Take this quiz.
DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined word(s) in each sentence as present participle,
past participle, gerund or verb. Write your answer on the blank before each number.
_______________________ 1. Speaking too slow, the speaker made the audience
fall asleep.
_______________________ 2. Writing is a style or form of composition.
_______________________ 3. The hikers were amazed by the beautiful view on top
of the mountain.
_______________________ 4. Using his full strength, Pedro pulled a big stone.
_______________________ 5. Shocked to hear the bad news, Celia cried.

Lesson USING PHRASES APPROPRIATELY AND

MEANINGFULLY

Before one can make a short story, he/she must first learn basic knowledge in
sentence construction, which includes familiarizing oneself with different kinds of
phrases and clauses that can be used in writing.

Phrase and clause are the most important elements of English grammar.
Phrase and clause cover anything a sentence has. Clause is the center of a sentence
and phrases strengthen the sentence to become meaningful. If the clauses are the
pillars of a building, the phrases are the bricks. A phrase usually is always present with
a clause, but a phrase cannot have a clause in it.
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 This module will explore different kinds of phrases which can be used to add
variety and meaning to sentences. There are several types of phrases, among them
are noun, verb, prepositional, gerund, infinitive, and participial phrases.

What’s IN

To start off, let’s have a short review on the parts of speech.

Answer this activity honestly to determine how much you know about this lesson.
DIRECTIONS: Identify what part of speech are the underlined words. Choose the
letter of the correct answer by encircling it.
1. I saw a beautiful flower.
a. noun b. adjective c. adverb

2. My brother ran quickly home.

a. noun b. adjective c. adverb

3. He put his notebook inside the small bag.

a. verb b. preposition c. conjunction

4. Lisa and Elsa are twins.

a. verb b. preposition c. conjunction

5. His mother is a teacher.

a. pronoun b. preposition c. verb

6. My father cooks delicious food.

a. pronoun b. preposition c. verb

7. Martha plays with her friends.

a. noun b. adjective c. adverb

8. The parents cheer for their children.

a. pronoun b. verb c. adverb

9. The boy is hungry.

a. pronoun b. verb c. adverb

10. Her hair is smooth and silky.

a. noun b. adjective c. adverb

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 What’s NEW

A. Directions: Find and circle all the words linked to our lesson in the following
grid. They could be horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

A W E C S U B J E C T P F L 1. SUBJECT
B G N O U N G H H I I A A J 2. VERB
N H B M D I T G E R U N D H 3. COMPLEMENT
H H L P V O T U Y D O T V R 4. MODIFIER
D H D L G I G H H I B I F 5. NOUN
T D D E H G H J T A E C E F 6. GERUND
U E W M I N F I N I T I V E 7. INFINITIVE
U G A E J F S G H C N P H W 8. PREPOSITION
G K S N K O W D F G H I F E 9. PREPOSITIONAL
J M F T P R T Y U I O A S V 10. PARTICIPIAL
K E E E E T Y B J K F L F E
E F R E R B M O D I F I E R
W P R E P O S I T I O N G B
Were you able to find all the words? Very good! Now answer let’s go to the next
activity.
B. Directions: Read the groups of words below. Then, answer the questions that
follow.
1. A beautiful home
2. I built a beautiful home.
Process Questions:
1. Is number one a group of words? Does this have a subject and a verb? Does
this make sense? Does this have a complete meaning?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. Is number two a group of words? Does this have a subject and a verb? Does
this make sense? Does this have a complete meaning?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. If the group of words doesn’t have a subject or a verb or both and does not
convey a complete meaning, what do we call it?
_____________________________________________________________

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 What IS IT

What is a Phrase?
Unlike a sentence, a phrase does NOT have a subject or a verb. However, a
phrase is a group of related words that acts as a single part of speech.
Examples: A beautiful home
Above the clouds
Dancing in the rain
The examples above are group of words that don’t have a subject-verb
combination. They don’t express complete meaning if used alone. But a phrase,
when added to a sentence may perform different functions.
Examples: I will build a beautiful home.
The birds are soaring and flying above the clouds.
The children enjoy dancing in the rain.

What are the Six Common Types of Phrases?

Depending on the functions it performs in a given sentence, phrase is
divided into 6 types: noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional phrase, infinitive
phrase, gerund phrase, and participial phrase.
 Noun Phrase
A noun phrase consists of a noun and all of its modifiers, which appear
either before or after the noun. It can function as a subject, object, or
complement in the sentence.
Examples: A simple dimple appeared on her face.

Noun modifier noun

Her departure made us sad.

Noun modifier noun

 Verb Phrase
A verb phrase includes a main verb and its helping verbs. It can function
only as a predicate of a sentence.
Examples: She will be eating with her family.

helping verb main verb

The farmer was resting in his nipa hut.

helping verb main verb

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 Prepositional Phrase

A prepositional phrase always begins with a preposition followed by its

object and its modifiers. It can function as an adjective or adverb, but it can
function as a noun as well.
The following is a list of common prepositions. Notice that some
prepositions are more than one word.

Common Prepositions

about among between except near since up

above around beside for of through upon

according to at between from off to up to

across because of beyond in on toward with

after before by inside out of under within

against below down into over underneath without

along beneath during like past until behind

Examples: The story of “Juan Tamad” is interesting.

Preposition noun

The students walked through the gate.

Preposition noun

 Gerund Phrases
A gerund is a form of a verb that always ends in –ing. A gerund phrase
consists of a gerund and its modifiers, objects, or complements. It always functions
as a noun.

Examples: Wearing face mask is very important.

Gerund object

One of my hobbies is reading fiction stories.

Gerund object

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  Infinitive Phrases

In infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive and its modifiers, objects, or

complements. It always starts with the word “to” and it functions as a noun, an
adjective, or an adverb.
Examples: To visit Boracay is one of my biggest dreams.

Infinitive object

My father told me to walk faster.

Infinitive modifiers

 Participial Phrase

A participial phrase consists of a present or past participle and its modifiers,

objects, or complements. It always functions as an adjective.
Examples: Surprised to see all the gifts, Mary couldn’t stop her tears.

Past participle modifiers

Listening attentively, she was able to answer all the questions.

Present participle modifier

What’s More

Now, let’s practice what you have learned from the previous activities
and discussions. Be sure to read and follow all the instructions carefully.
ACTIVITY 1: Identifying Types of Phrases
DIRECTIONS: Identify the type of phrase underlined in the following sentences.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the line provided after the sentence.
A. Noun Phrase D. Infinitive Phrase
B. Verb Phrase E. Gerund Phrase
C. Prepositional Phrase F. Participial Phrase

1. A handsome man is walking on the street. ____

2. A cute little dog is coming toward us. ____
3. The people are required to wear face mask. ____
4. He sat under the tree and memorized a poem. ____
5. Planting crops is what my father loves to do. ____
6. The boat tied to a tree was damaged. ____

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 7. Lisa must be tired of walking all day. ____
8. I have to do my homework today. ____
9. Washing my hands with soap is very important. _____
10. One small tiny ant is looking for food. ____

ACTIVITY 2: Prepositional Phrase or Infinitive?

Because an infinitive begins with the word to, it may also lead to confusion
with a prepositional phrase that also begins with the word to. Just remember that
an infinitive is the word to + verb. A prepositional phrase is the word to + a
noun or pronoun.

Prepositional Phrase: They have already gone to school.

(The phrase ends with a noun, school.)
Infinitive Phrase: It is important to learn English.
(The phrase ends with a verb, succeed.)

DIRECTIONS: Identify whether the underlined group of words is prepositional

phrase or infinitive. Write PP if it is a prepositional phrase and write IN if it is an
infinitive. Use the space provided before each number.

_______1. Slippers were made to protect our feet.

_______2. The man brought the goat to the forest.
_______3. The athletes need to practice daily.
_______4. He likes to live in the province.
_______5. To drive a car is something I cannot do.
_______6. They travelled to Calapan City last week.
_______7. He wanted to go to the shop.
_______8. My classmate invited me to attend to her birthday party.
_______9. My father told me to keep quiet.
_______10. They took the road that led to a big river.

ACTIVITY 3: Finding Phrases

DIRECTIONS: Choose one phrase from the sentence and identify its type.
Identify it as noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional phrase, infinitive phrase,
gerund phrase, or participial phrase. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. _____________ He sacrificed his life for the sake of his country.
2. _____________ He helped me to build the house.
3. _____________ In the end, we all have to die.
4. _____________ Fascinated by the beautiful sceneries, the visitors took
many pictures.
5. _____________ He bought a decent black shirt.
6. _____________ By working aimlessly, you will not get success.
7. _____________ Our teacher is on the way.
8. _____________ A woman in the window is asking for help.
9. _____________ The old man, using a calm voice, told us to quickly leave.
10. _____________ The box in the attic is full of memories.
11. _____________ You must go right now.
12. _____________ Let him show you the best way to cook tinola.

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 13. _____________ All the words were spoken.
14. _____________ The children like staring at the moon.
15. _____________ Singing “Dance With My Father” makes me cry.

What I Have Learned

DIRECTIONS: Complete the statements below.

A phrase is ______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.
The six common types of phrases are _______________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
The function(s) of phrase in the sentence is/are _______________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

DIRECTIONS: Using the following phrases, write sentences of your own. Use
the space provided for your answer.
Example: in the river
Answer: The children enjoy swimming in the river.
1. watching television
_______________________________________________________.
2. to play with my friends
_______________________________________________________.
3. the three little dogs
_______________________________________________________.
4. inside the classroom
_______________________________________________________.
5. are not talking
________________________________________________________.
6. expecting that it would rain tonight
________________________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do On My Own

Assess your learning mastery of the competency: use phrases appropriately

and meaningfully, by answering the following activities independently and honestly.
A. DIRECTIONS: Complete the following sentences below by filling in the blanks with
the appropriate phrases. Choose your answer from the phrases inside the box.

in the sky to get the gold

writing poems for the government
will be attending a red ant
in great misery against Tonyo
surprised to hear the news to call the police

1. ___________________________ my mother started crying.

2. Sabina’s chance __________ slipped away.
3. ____________________________ is what I do when I’m bored.
4. _________________ is busy looking for food.
5. My father works _____________________.
6. Isko will be competing _____________________.
7. The whole family ________________________ a wedding tomorrow morning.
8. I can see myself soaring and flying _____________________.
9. A homeless child spends his days _______________________.
10. Someone broke into our house, so we decided _____________________.

B. DIRECTIONS: Write a sentence that follows the directions below.

Write a sentence that . . .
1. includes a noun phrase
___________________________________________________________.
2. includes a verb phrase
___________________________________________________________.
3. includes a prepositional phrase
___________________________________________________________.
4. includes a gerund phrase
___________________________________________________________.
5. includes and infinitive phrase
___________________________________________________________.
6. includes a participial phrase
___________________________________________________________.
After that, underline the phrase that you used.

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 What I Can Do More

DIRECTIONS: Complete each sentence with an appropriate phrase based on the

type indicated.
Example: ______________________, he ran quickly. (Participial phrase)
Answer: Hearing a loud noise, he ran quickly.

1. ___________________________, Ana quickly called an ambulance. (Participial

phrase)
2. ________________________ is one of my favorite hobbies. (Gerund Phrase)
3. He put his money _____________________________. (Prepositional phrase)
4. Ana is _______________________________________ in the class. (Noun
phrase)
5. Alona is planning ________________________________ next year. (Infinitive
phrase)
6. Juan and Pedro ________________________________ in front of the class.
(Verb phrase)

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 Answer Key

What’s In 1. B 3. B 5. A 7. A 9. B
2. C 4. C 6. C 8. B 10. B
Activity 1 1. IN 3. IN 5. IN 7. PP 9. IN
2. PP 4. IN 6. PP 8. PP 10. PP
Activity 2 1. He sacrificed his life for the sake of his country.
(Prepositional Phrase)
2. He helped me to build a house. (Infinitive Phrase)
3. In the end, we all have to die. (Prepositional Phrase)
4. Fascinated by the beautiful sceneries, the visitors took
many pictures. (Participial Phrase)
5. He bought a decent black shirt. (Noun Phrase)
6. By working aimlessly, you will not get success.
(Prepositional Phrase, Verb phrase)
7. He is on the way. (Prepositional Phrase)
8. A woman in the window is asking for help. (Noun
Phrase)
9. Her sister, using a calm voice, told us to leave. (Gerund
Phrase)
10. The box in the attic is full of memories. (Noun Phrase)
11. You must go right now. (Verb Phrase)
12. Let him show you the best way to cook tinola. (Infinitive
Phrase)
13. All the words were spoken. (Verb Phrase)
14. The children like staring at the moon. (Gerund Phrase)
15. Singing “Dance with My Father” makes me cry. (Gerund
Phrase)

What I Can Do On My Own (A) i.

1. Surprised to hear the news
2. To get the gold
3. Writing poems
4. A red ant
5. For the government
6. Against Tonyo
7. Will be attending
8. In the sky
9. In great misery
10. To call the police

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New Millennium. Texas: Barrett Kendall Publishing

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Department of Education, MIMAROPA Region – (CLMD)

Meralco Avenue corner St. Paul Road, Pasig City

Telephone Nos.: (02) 631-40-70; (02) 637-3093

Email Address: clmd@[Link]

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