English VI

C. 1. better 2. most 3. less 4. good 5. more 6. ill 7. worse 8. better 9. more 10. better D. Ask an elder or your teacher to check your work.TEST YOURSELF 1. many 2. more 3. most 4. better 5. best 6. worst 7. much 8. more 9. most 10. least Rating Scale10 Outstanding9 Very Satisfactory7-8 Satisfactory5-6 Fairly Satisfactory3-4 Fair1-2 Needs Improvement 10F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\20-Using the Degrees of Comparison of Irregular Adjectives.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

GRADE VI USING ADJECTIVES IN SERIES GETTING STARTED You have learned to use descriptive words. Do you remember what these words are called? I know that you will call them adjectives. In this module you will learn to • Use adjectives in series It is hoped that you will enjoy doing the exercise. Start now and good luck. 1F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

Review Time A. Look at the picture below. Underline the adjectives used in the following sentences about the picture. 1. How nice it is to see the golden rice farm! 2. It is a wide farm brightened by the bright sunlight. 3. The industrious farmers are happy working together. 4. They seem to be very cooperative with one another. 5. While working they tell each other interesting stories. 6. Usually the male farmers related humorous stories. 7. Each one tells his unforgettable experiences. 8. Surely, it is an enjoyable day for all the farmers in the picture. 9. Though they are tired, they are cheerful. 10. The bountiful harvest will surely be a good source of income for their families. 2F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

Study TimeA. Read the paragraph below and study the underlined phrases or groups of words. Ryan, my cousin, tells about his first airplane ride to Davao. He requested tobe given a window seat. So, he was able to see clearly the panoramic view downthe earth on that sunny day. He has with him a pair of binoculars. As the airplane took off he had at least three deep breaths. He thanked Godfor giving him the golden opportunity to ride on an airplane. Then he prayed for asafe travel. Ryan was able to view many wide green valleys and plains. He liked most thenumerous large magnificent purple mountains. He also enjoyed the sight of theseveral wide shining blue bodies of water. As the plane was getting lower and getting ready to land in Davao Airport hecaught the glimpse of three long narrow rivers and many tall multi-coloredbuildings. When the airplane was on the runway he prayed again. He thanked the Lordfor giving him two short exciting hours of air travel. He was grateful to see a lotof wonderful scenes of the country.• Observe that more than one adjective is used to describe a noun. Look at the underlined adjectives in the paragraphs.1. He had at least three deep breathsthree deep(numeral → kind)2. Ryan was able to view many wide green valleys and plains.many wide green(numeral → size → color)3. He liked most the numerous large magnificent purple mountains.numerous large magnificent purple(numeral → size → kind → color)4. He also enjoyed the sight of the several wide shining blue bodies ofwater.several wide shining blue(numeral → size → kind → color) 3F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

5. He caught glimpse of three long narrow rivers. three long narrow (numeral → size → kind) 6. He also saw the many tall multi-colored buildings. many tall multi-colored (numeral → size → color) 7. He thanked God for the two short exciting hours of air travel. two short exciting (numeral → size → kind) 8. He was grateful to see a lot of wonderful scenes of the country. a lot wonderful (numeral → quality) • What adjective always comes first in a series? Which comes next? Which adjectives are closest to the words they modify? Sequence the following according to how they should appear in a series describing a noun. kind color size number quality Take note of the chart below which shows the order of adjectives in a series. Numeral Size Shape/Quality Color Noun/Verb Noun Modified Kind Used As1. many wide green Adjective valleys and magnificent plains2. numerous large shining purple3. several wide blue mountains4. many tall exciting multi-colored bodies of water5. two short wonderful6. a lot of buildings hours of travel scenes 4F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

B. Rewrite the sentences putting the adjectives in correct order. Write your answer in your notebook. 1. Delia bought (pink, lovely, ten, big) roses to school. 2. The pupils arranged the (monoblock, small, white, forty) chairs. 3. The (heavy, green, three, big) chairs were placed in the office. 4. Have you seen the (narra, two, big) tables? 5. The school has (wide, bright, twenty) classroom.C. Write sentences using the jumbled adjectives. Rearrange them in correct order. Write your answers in your notebook. 1. red, three, beautiful → flowers 2. long, two, yellow → pencils 3. thick, interesting, five → books 4. blue, five, leather, school, heavy → bags 5. pad, yellow, one, smooth → paper.Practice TimeA. Rewrite the following sentences putting the series of adjectives in correct order. Write your answers in your notebook.1. Mother bought (red, round, three, small) watermelons.2. In her basket I also saw (big, yellow, one) papaya.3. On the table you will see (green, big, ten) mangoes.4. Carla placed the (red, five, juicy) apples in the refrigerator.5. Justin ate (big, two, sweet) oranges.B. Identify the following adjectives if under number, size, kind, quality, or color.1. cute 6. two 11. small2. pretty 7. interesting 12. four3. three 8. beautiful 13. short4. tall 9. ten 14. blue5. green 10. new 15. narrow 5F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

C. Write the phrases using three to four adjectives describing the given nouns. Write your answers in your notebook. 1. __________, __________, __________, rooms 2. __________, __________, __________, dogs 3. __________, __________, __________, __________ shirts 4. __________, __________, __________, __________ plates 5. __________, __________, __________, __________ knives Test Yourself A. Complete each sentence with the adjectives in the parentheses. Arrange the jumbled adjectives in their correct order. 1. We admire the __________, __________, __________, __________ girls. (quiet, sales, beautiful, cute) 2. Mother bought Kim __________, __________, __________, shoes. (leather, black, a pair of) 3. Judy is looking at the __________, __________, __________, __________ blouses. (peach, three, cotton, medium-sized) 4. Lucy likes the __________, __________, __________, __________ pants. (denim, blue, large, soft) 5. Willy is choosing __________, __________, __________, __________ hats for the stage décor. (straw, red, eight, big) B. Write sentences using the jumbled adjectives in a series below. Rearrange them in correct order. Write your answers in your notebook. 1. yellow, round, five, large → balloons 2. fat, white, three → cats 3. sturdy, tall, many → trees 4. brown, small, two, healthy → puppies 5. dark brown, plastic, huge, five → picture frames 6F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

C. Fill in the blanks with a series of adjectives describing the given nouns. Write your answers in your notebook. 1. The visitors used __________, __________ spoons. 2. The box contains__________, __________, __________, drinking glasses. 3. __________, __________, __________, __________ ribbons are tied on the little girl’s long hair. 4. It’s good you have made __________, __________, __________, paper cups. 5. Mother’s blouse has __________, __________, __________, buttons. WRITING ACTIVITY Write a paragraph about your school, or classmates, or farm, or family, or any place or situation using two to four adjectives in a series. Write the paragraph in your notebook. CLOSING How nice of you to be done with this module. It is hoped you enjoyed doing the exercises. Congratulations! 7F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

KEY TO CORRECTIONSSTUDY TIME B. 1. ten big lovely pink 2. forty small white monoblock 3. three big heavy green 4. two big narra 5. twenty wide bright C. 1. three beautiful red 2. two long yellow 3. five thick interesting 4. five blue heavy leather 5. one smooth yellow padPRACTICE TIME A. 1. three small round red 2. one big yellow 3. ten big green 4. five juicy red 5. two big sweet B. 1. three cute pretty 2. two tall beautiful 3. ten small green 4. five new interesting 5. four short pretty blue C. (suggested: maybe replaced as long as the order in the series is correct.) 1. two wide bright 2. three big black 3. five large white cotton 4. a dozen small breakable dining 5. six long sharp steel 8F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

TEST YOURSELF A. 1. two cute, beautiful sales 2. a pair of black leather 3. three medium-sized peach cotton 4. large soft blue denim 5. eight big red straw B. 1. five, large round yellow 2. three fat white 3. many tall sturdy 4. two small healthy brown 5. five huge plastic dark brown C. (suggested answers: any appropriate adjectives will do as long as they are arranged in correct order) 1. a dozen silver 2. six large breakable 3. two little red silk 4. three big white 5. five small blue 9F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\21-VI_Using Adjectives in Series.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:37:00 AM [Ferdie]

GRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRONOUN GETTING STARTED A. You started learned that a pronoun is used in place of a noun. Yet some pronouns do not refer to a specific person, place, or thing. In this module, you are going to learn to: • Use indefinite pronouns • Use the verb that agrees with an indefinite pronoun. REVIEW TIME Pick out the pronouns in each sentence and identify its kind. Write the answers in yournotebook. 1. I opened the book. 2. He himself went. 3. Who lost the package? 4. Baptism is a sacrament which cleanses us from the original sin. 5. This is my new Scout knife. 1F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\22 gRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRNOUN.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

STUDY TIME Read the story below then answer the questions about it in your notebook. A Short Story There was an important job to be done and everybody was sure that somebodywould do it. Anybody would have done it but nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybodythought that anybody would it, but nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended that everybody blamed someday when nobody did what anybody couldhave done. 1. Was there work done by the four friends? 2. Why wasn’t there any accomplishment? 3. What should everybody have done? 4. If you were one of them, what would you have done? 5. What do you think would have happened if the work was accomplished?Complete the story using the signs or symbols that represent the four characters. A Short StoryCharactersEverybody AnybodyNobody Somebody 2F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\22 gRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRNOUN.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

There was an important job to be done and was sure that would do it.Would have done it but did it.Got angry about that because it was ‘s job. Thought Would do it but realized that wouldn’t do it.It ended up that blamed when did whatcould have done.B. Let’s read the dialogue. Raphael and Roman went camping one day. They were busy lookingaround and catching fish that they forgot the time. Soon it was getting dark. The twoboys couldn’t find their way home. Read the conversation between the two boys and find out how they wereable to trace their way home.Raphael : Good grief! What do we do now?Roman : Let’s shout for help. Someone might hear us.Raphael : I don’t see anyone, it’s too dark. I don’t even hear anything.Roman : Shh! There’s something over there. Somebody must be there.Raphael : Oh! No! There’s nobody there and no one will hear us even if we shout to our heart’s desire.Roman : Wait! Some…body… is coming.Mr. Acain : Hey guys! Where have you been? We’ve been looking for you everywhere!Roman : Sir! Thanks God it’s you.Mr. Acain : Alright boys, there’s nothing to worry about. Everything will be just fine. Take a look at the underlined words. The words somebody, someone, anything, etc. are also pronouns that take the place of nouns, but they do not exactly tell who they are referring to. 3F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\22 gRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRNOUN.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Some indefinite pronouns are singular. Some are plural.Someone Singular PluralSomebody Any AllSomething Anywhere ManySomewhere Another SomeEverywhere Anyone FewEverybody Anything BothEach Nobody SeveralOne Nothing NowhereIf any other singular indefinite pronoun acts as antecedent for another pronoun, his orher (both male or female) must be used.Neither of the girls finished her project.Neither of the boys submitted his project.Everybody, however, is very busy working on his or her project. PRACTICE TIME Activity A A. Read the sentence carefully. Choose the verb in parenthesis that agrees with each indefinite pronoun. Write your answers in your notebook. 1. Somebody (keep, keeps) on putting notes on my desk. 2. Nobody (know, knows) who is writing the notes. 3. All the letters (ask, asks) the same thing. 4. Each one (invite, invites) me to the Valentine’s Day Dance. 5. Most (are, is) typed on white paper. 6. However, one (was, were) written by hand in green ink. 7. Everybody (has, have) a theory about the mysterious writer. 8. Many (think, thinks) Pedro Rosales might be the author. 9. Others (smile, smiles) at the writer’s shyness. 10. Certainly, someone (has, have) to step forward before the dance. 4F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\22 gRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRNOUN.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

B. Read the paragraph below. In your notebook copy the letter of the verb that agrees with each indefinite pronoun. Everyone in my class 1. (a. has b. have) a pen pal. Several 2. (a. write b. writes) to more than one person. Nobody 3. (a. forget b. forgets) to send a letter every week. Everybody 4. (a. is b. are) always eager to check the mail. Something usually 5. (a. arrive b. arrives) in the mall for me. Each of my pen pal. 6. (a. live b. lives) in Africa. Some of us 7. (a. read b. reads) the letters aloud to the class. Many 8. (a. hope b. hopes) to visit their pen pals someday. All 9. (a. enjoys b. enjoy) communicating with new friends. C. Choose the pronoun in the parenthesis that would best fit the idea implied in the sentence. Write the answers in your notebook. 1. My brother helped (someone, anyone) in the market. 2. (Everybody, Somebody) is welcome to enter the flea market. 3. Would you like to try (all, many) the sample recipes here? 4. Is (anyone, nothing) missing? 5. Shall we go (something, somewhere)? 6. I have two brothers and two sisters, but where is (anybody, everybody)? 7. Will (nobody. Somebody) please tell me what’s going on? 8. I saw him greeting (no one, someone) with a smile. 9. Mr. President, (something, somebody) wants to talk to you. 10. Not just (somebody, anybody) can enter here and say she or he wants to talk to me. Remember: Use singular verb with singular indefinite pronoun; Use plural verb with plural indefinite pronoun. Use their when the antecedent is a plural indefinite pronoun, use his or her, she or he when the antecedent is a singular indefinite pronoun. Let’s find out how much you have learned. 5F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\22 gRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRNOUN.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

TEST YOURSELF Copy the correct form of the verb in your notebook. 1. Everybody _____________________ (like) to feel safe. 2. Several ________________________ (need) repairs. 3. Nobody _______________________ (be) injured. 4. Someone _______________________ (live) in that house. 5. Many __________________________ (be) called. but 6. Few ___________________________ (be) chosen. 7. No one _________________________ (want) to get hurt. 8. Both ___________________________ (stand) erect. 9. Everyone _______________________ (have) to leave the building. 10. Somebody always ________________ (answer) the phone. Wrapping up Read the poem. Mr. Nobody I know a funny little man, As quiet as a mouse, Who does the mischief that is done In everybody’s house! No one ever sees his face, And yet we all agree That ever plate we break was cracked By Mr. Nobody. - Anonymous - 6F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\22 gRADE VI USING INDEFINITE PRNOUN.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

GRADE VI ASKING AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS BASED ON PICTURES, DIALOGUES OR COMIC STRIPS GETTING STARTED This module will help you acquire skills in asking and answering questions using pictures, dialogue or comic strips. Let us now begin. Review Time Copy the sentences in your notebook. Classify each sentence as statement or question. Put the appropriate punctuation at the end of each sentence. 1. A little boy was shopping for a birthday present 2. The present was for his sister 3. Was that a sign a thoughtfulness 4. He looked up at a pink silk dress on display 5. What’s the dress material again 6. Do you think his sister would like the gift 7. The boy didn’t buy the dress 8. Oh my! Was it so expensive 9. He went to a flower shop instead 10. What gift do you think did he end up with 1F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\23-SIM6Eng.asking and answering questions based on pictures dialogue or comic strips.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Study TimeComplete the K-W-L chart below based on the pictures.Know Want Learned Under the first column (Know) write what you already know as what you literally see in the picture. On the second column (Want) you may write the questions you want to ask and going to find out about the picture. Leave the third column blank (Learn) for you to fill it up only after you read the related conversation/dialogue about the picture. 2F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\23-SIM6Eng.asking and answering questions based on pictures dialogue or comic strips.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

You may come up with answers similar to this.Know Want LearnedTwo girls are in the What do you think arepicture. the two girls talking about?The two girls are having Are they friends, cousinsa telephone conversation. or classmates?They are seated in the How do you think theirliving room. conversation go?They are wearinghousedresses.Here is the telephone conversation between Raquel and Marilou. Read the dialogue then anawerthe question that follow in your notebook. WHAT’S UPMarilou : Hello, Raquel? This is Marilou.Raquel : Oh, hello, Marilou. How are you?Marilou : Okay, Listen. Are you doing something on Saturday?Raquel : No, nothing in particular. Why? What’s up?Marilou It’s fiesta in my cousin’s place in Bulacan. She’s invitingRaquel friends. Would you like to join us? I’ll ask your parents permission.Marilou : I’d love to. the games, the procession, and the food of course, are always great and exciting in your cousin’s place.Raquel : You bet. It’s the Thanksgiving Day of the town. Preparation for the celebration is always pompous.Marilou : I’ll be looking forward to it. And don’t forget to talk with myRaquel father and mother. : Don’t worry. I’ll do it soon. Bye. : Bye and thanks for the invitation. Source: Basic and Beyond 6, Third Edition by Evelyn bambico angeles, pages 43-45 3F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\23-SIM6Eng.asking and answering questions based on pictures dialogue or comic strips.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Comprehension Questions 1. Who had a telephone conversation? 2. Why did Marilou call Raquel? 3. Did Raquel accept the invitation? Why? 4. What did Raquel ask Marilou to do before hanging up? 5. What kind of children are Raquel and Marilou? 6. Why is it important to ask for your parent’s consent before accepting an invitation? What trait are you showing then? You may now go back and complete the K-W-L chart. Write what have you learned afterreading the two girls’ conversation on the telephone. Let us study the telephone conversation by completing the diagram below and completebased on the conversation, copy the diagram on your notebook. STATEMENTS AND QUESTIONS IN THE CONVERSATION Plain Questions Questions which areStatements answerable not answerable by Yes by Yes or No or No 4F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\23-SIM6Eng.asking and answering questions based on pictures dialogue or comic strips.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Remember: In formulating questions about a given situation use a rising intonation with questions answerable by yes or no. Use the following intonation with questions not answerable by yes or no Practice Time A. Look at the picture. The supply the missing dialogues. Do this in your notebook B. Three situations are given below. choose one, then write a dialogue about it in your notebook 1. Two friends meet at the school canteen. They plan to go to the library. 2. Alice calls up to check if Marie is joining the Science camp. 3. You wish to invite a friend to spend the weekend in your farm in Batangas. 5F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\23-SIM6Eng.asking and answering questions based on pictures dialogue or comic strips.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Test Yourself Here is a comic strip. Study the pictures the n complete the dialogue by using or askingsentences in the balloons. Write your answer in you notebook. Key to Corrections 6F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\23-SIM6Eng.asking and answering questions based on pictures dialogue or comic strips.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

GRADE VI DECODING THE MEANING OF UNFAMILIAR WORDS USING STRUCTURAL ANALYSISGETTING STARTED Are you familiar with the structure of a word? These parts can often give clues to the meaning of a word. In this module you will learn to: • Decode the meaning of unfamiliar word using: − structural analysis − words with affixes The exercises contained in this module will help you broaden your vocabulary and improve your comprehension. Let’s get to workReview TimeStudy the word and word parts inside the box. then read each other sentencebelow. In your notebook copy the word from the sentence that contains a rootword, a prefix, or a suffix found in the box.-mete- measure tri- three -graph- write-struct- build -tract- pull -cent- hundred-sect- divide dec- ten -form- shapeRead the sentences then copy the words with prefixes in your notebook. 1. We learned how to subtract in first grade. 1F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

2. You answered 90 percent of the questions correctly. 3. The thermometer on the wall read 75 degrees. 4. Where do these two words intersect? 5. Her sister was born a decade before her. 6. What is the formula for this math problem? 7. A big centipede crawled across the patio floor. 8. My little sister likes to draw triangles. 9. The data would be easier to understand if we used a graphic aid. 10. I didn’t understand the instructions for the last question. Study TimeA. Read the interview carefully then copy the five misspelled words in your notebook. Opposite each, write the correct spelling of the words.Reporter : thank you for agreeing to let me interview you. I understand that you have been invited to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. how do you feel about that?Musician : It’s such an honor for an unknown musician like myself to play with a famous orchestra! I’m a little scared, though, about how the audience will react to me in the view of the concert.Reporter : How will you prepare for the concert?Musician : I will practice for many hours everyday. I addition to my regular practice. I will rehearse with the orchestra everyday for a week.Reporter : When did you first begin performing?Musician : I had my first recital when i was eight. I will never forget the feeling I had when i saw the audience. I was scared and nervous. I had to remind myself that it was important for me to just relax and play.Reporter : Thank you, and good luck in the coming concert. 2F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

The Root It is the main part of a word to which affixes are added at the beginning or end. Take the word prepaid. The root – paid may have the prefix – pre added to it to form the word prepaid. Many root words have their origins in another language. the study of root words and theirmeanings is necessary to improve one’s reading skills.B. Let us study the root word and their meanings below, then read the sentences that follow. the underlined word in each sentence contains a root. Select the word that means nearly the same as the underlined word. Write the letter of the correct answer. Root Meaning aqua - water cis - cut, kill fract - break leg - read, choose mar - seaRead each sentence then select the meaning of each underlined word, encircle the given chart ofroot- meaning.1. The manuscript found in the monastery was written a thousand years ago.a. document c. codeb. symbol d. signal2. The aqueous portion of the land has been planted with kangkong.a. rich c. wateryb. black loam d. useless3. Harry has to be rushed to the orthopedic hospital because he has several fractured bonescaused by the accident.a. soft c. smallb. broken d. delicate4. A literate person’s handwriting is legible.a. readable c. educatedb. bold d. elaborate in style 3F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

5. The incision on his stomach bled when he carried the heavy bag from the car to his room.a. disease c. pocketb. bag d. operationCheck your work using the Key to Correction A prefix is one or more syllables that is added at the beginning of a word or part of aword to form a new word. In the word unhappy, for example, the prefix un- has been added to the word happy toform a new word.The prefix un- menas “not”. Therefore unhappy means “not happy”.Other prefixes that mean “not” are non-, il-, in-, dis-, im-, ir-.C. Add a prefix to the given words to form a new word. Choose from the prefixes inside the balloons. 1. ____ explosive 2. ____ legible 3. ____ material 4. ____ regular 5. ____ qualify 6. ____ finite 7. ____ healthyCheck your work using the Key to Correction 4F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Here are some more prefixesPrefix Meaning Examplesmis- Wrong misplacepost- After post graduatepre- Before prefixre- back, again renewsuper- over or more superstarbi- Two bicycletri- Three triplede- to remove dewormLet’s talk about suffixes. A suffix is one or more syllables that is at the end of a root to form a new word. In the word childlike, the suffix – like is added to the root child. The suffix like- means the same or nearly the same. Therefore, childlike meansresembling a child.Here are some suffixes and their meanings.Suffix Meaning Examples-able capable of being edible-ance the act of; clearance the quality or-ate state of being decorate-ful make, apply thoughtful-fy full of clarify-ist to make violinist-ity a person skilled in intensity-less state of being careless lacking-ment-or result or product of improvement-ness a person or thing that spectator-let quality or state brightness small islet 5F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

D. Use the underlined word in each of the following sentences plus an appropriate suffix to form a word that will complete the sentence. Write each new word in your notebook. Example: The state of being industrious is called ____________. Industriousness 1. To be unable to help oneself is to be ____________. 2. The state of being mobile is ____________. 3. The result of paying is ____________. 4. The state of being complete is ___________. 5. A small star is a ___________. Check your work using the Key to Correction Your are doing just fine. You are doing just fine. You are now ready to do another exercise.Try this.E. Read the sentence(s) in each number. Then fill in the blank with the correct word that begins with bi-, tri-, or mis-. Write your answer in your notebook. 1. When Tony was three years old, his parents bought him a tricycle. Now that he is seven he wants a __________. 2. Lingua means “ language”. When a person speaks two languages, he is said to be ____________. 3. Grandma used to place everything in its proper place. Now at 88, she is so absent minded that she often ____________ her eyeglasses and keys. 4. Father has one-peso stamps that were wrongly printed. This ___________ now costs 100 each. 5. I do not want to sing solo. I want to sing a ___________ with Jean and Emma.Check your work using the Key to Corrections 6F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

F. Let’s move on to another exercise.Using the suffixes given below tell who are referred to in the following descriptions. -or -er -ian -ist -eer -ier1. make pants and suits for men2. gives lesson to the class3. write the publication4. correct he manuscripts for publication5. cures animalsCheck your work using the Key to Corrections.Let us continue.For each key wordWrite the letter of the correct answer.1. rearrange a. rear b. arrange c. range d. ear2. millions a. lion b. mill c. lions d. million3. gathering a. gather b. ring c. at d. her4. unpleasant a. ant b. plea c. pleasant d. as5. pitches a. itch b. itches c. pit d. pitch6. wandered a. wander b. red c. and d. wand7. washable a. able b. wash c. was d. ash8. screaming a. cream b. in c. scream d. an9. preteach a. each b. teach c. reteach d. tea10. dishonest a. honest b. nest c. is d. oneTo learn more about affixes, continue working on the module.Remember One way to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word is through its prefix or suffix. 7F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

Practice TimeA. Match each word with its correct definition, using the prefixes, suffixes, and word roots in the box as clues. Write the letter of the definition on the next line to th word. Do this in your notebook. bio - life -graph - write pre- - before en- - into ex- - out un- - not1. prearranged ________ a. outside2. biography ________ b. arrange in advance3. encourage ________ c. not like4. exterior ________ d. life story5. unlike ________ e. put hope intoB. Study the root words and their meaning. Then complete each sentence with a word. that makes use of the correct root word and its affix.astro - starvis - seetele - far awayheat - make warmtest - examination1. I always _____ the oven before baking.2. A person who travels in space is an _____.3. Galileo used a _____ to look at distant stars.4. I have to take a _____ before i can register.5. He was able to see things that were not _____ to the naked eye. 8F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

C. Study the prefixes and suffixes and their meanings. Form a new word by adding a prefix or suffix to each numbered word below. -or - one who -un - not mis - incorrectly pre - before -ous - full of 1. lock 2. invent 3. war 4. danger 5. understood Test Yourself Add the affixes bi-, mis-, tri-, pre-, post-, -ity, -let, -ment, -ness, -ly to the words in thebox and then complete each sentence with one of the new words. Use a word only once.patient labial heat brookfortune test enjoy tricycleresponsible empty1. Labia refers to lips. When you produce a sound that makes use of two lips, you call the sound _____.2. First the volcano erupts. Then typhoons came and carried lahar to the villages and buried them. What other _____ should we suffer from?3. I would rather ride my bicycle than ride a _____ when traveling short distances.4. I usually _____ the oven for at least 15 minutes before baking.5. Mario got a perfect score in his _____ in spelling.6. Every citizen of this country has the _____ to conserve our natural resources.7. After the rain, numerous tadpoles were found in the _____.8. My aunt and uncle find _____ in cooking.9. There was _____ in her life since her parents passed away.10. Mrs. Edna Villarosa _____ teaches his pupils. 9F:\ \SIMs ENGLISH IV & VI\MISOSA SIM Eng.6, Vol 1 Mod\24-SIM6Eng.decoding the meaning of unfamiliar words using structuralm analysis.doc Printed: 10/1/2015 10:38:00 AM [Ferdie]

GRADE VI GETTING THE MEANING OF WORDS THROUGH CONTEXT CLUES GETTING STARTED In this module you will learn to: • Get the meaning of unfamiliar words through context clues. REVIEW TIME Sometimes, when we read we are not always directly told of all information. Often we canfigure out what is happening, how people feel, or where the action is by the information given.The context can also give clues to the meaning of new words. Let’s recall what you have learned in getting the meaning of words through context clues. In your notebook, write the letter of the word that has the closest meaning to the underlinedword. 1. Using flattery, she tried to cajole him into singing. A. discourage B. convince C. annoy D. command 2. Joan has won many awards for her aquatic ability, especially her diving and freestyle swimming. A. hidden B. wasted C. water-related D. flight-related 1

3. The brother were opposites; one was wily, while the other was honest and open in his dealings with others. A. brilliant B. tricky C. innocent D. funny 4. The day’s equestrian event featured yearling colts and fillies. A. gymnastic B. amateur C. horse-related D. clown-related 5. Her hilarity matched the laughter and good cheer of the other people at the party. A. merriment B. ambition C. gloom D. honesty Check your work using the Key to Corrections. Well you did just fine. Don’t you worry. The remainder of this module will show you several ways to discover ad remember wordmeanings. The methods will al add to the storehouse of ideas upon which you can draw when youwrite or speak. 2