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ENGLISH
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Expanded Definitions of Words

Department of Education - MIMAROPA Region

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English – Grade 10
Quarter 4 - Module 3: Expanded Definitions of Words
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is focused on giving expanded

definitions of word as one of the Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELCs) in Grade 10 English. This learning material is patterned on Bloom’s
Taxonomy Instructional Design where learning activities are aligned with the
identified objectives and 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

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

a. define what expanded definition is;
b. get familiar with the patterns in expanding definitions of words; and,
c. create a graphic organizer showing the technical terms in research.

What I Know

Let’s first see if you have learned from the previous lesson the technical
and operational definitions. Using the Venn diagram below, give the
similarities and differences between the two. Write your answers in your
notebook.

Venn Diagram

Operational Definitions

Technical Definitions

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Lesson Giving Expanded Definitions of Words

Some terms that you encountered while reading may be so important

in your report but there may be so much confusion about them, or they may
be a bit difficult to understand that an extended discussion is vital for the
success of your report. This lesson will help you understand it easier by
expanding the definitions of words on how most Senior High school and
college teachers/professors expect you to define a word, an idea, or a concept.

What’s In

Below is the KWL chart. This will make you aware of the concepts and
ideas that you know, you want to know and what you will learn about the
topic.
Directions: Answer the first two boxes, “what I know” and “what I want to
know”. Leave for the meantime the last box, “what I learned” because that will
be answered later.

KWL Chart

What I Know What I Want to What I Learned

Know

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What’s New

Expanded Definition defines and explains a single term, concept, or

subject. It goes deeper than a simple dictionary definition.

An extended definition may explain the word's etymology or historical

roots, describe sensory characteristics of something (how it looks, feels,
sounds, tastes, smells), identify its parts, indicate how something is used,
explain what it is not, provide an example of it, and/or note similarities or
differences between this term and other words or things.
PATTERNS IN EXPANDING DEFINITIONS

TERMS DEFINITION/EXAMPLE

● A pattern that provides a concrete example of

1. Example a term to make it easier to understand.

Example:
A. Tools are devices or implements, especially
one held in the hand, used to carry out a
particular function. (Dictionary)
B. Hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers are
examples of tools. (Example)

● A pattern that analyzes “WHY” something

2. Cause and Effect happened.

Example:
Water pollution can result in the death of
many people because of the harmful chemicals
on the water. Throwing garbage on the sea and
rivers can cause water pollution.
(Cause and Effect)

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● A pattern that shows how the subject is
3. Compare and like/unlike on something. It describes the
Contrast similarities and differences of two ideas or
concepts.

Example:
Hard wheat and soft wheat are both flours.
Hard wheat is a kind of flour made from high-
protein wheat varieties. Soft wheat is a flour
made from low-protein wheat varieties.
(Compare and Contrast)
● A pattern that describes what is NOT about the
4. Negation concept. It also gives the limitations of an idea
or concept.

Example:
A. Bamboo is a giant woody grass that grows
chiefly in the tropics, where it is widely
cultivated. (Dictionary)
B. Bamboo, even it grows high and wide, it is
not classified as a tree. (Negation)

● A pattern that shares the origin of the word.

5. Etymology or
Origin Example:
A. Webinar is a seminar conducted over the
internet. (Dictionary)
B. Webinar is a combination of the words
“web” which means internet network and
“seminar” which means a training or
meeting for discussion. (Etymology)
● A pattern that shows how a word has been
6. Historical defined throughout history.
References
Example:
A. Freedom means the ability to think, feel,
say, or act however one chooses.
(Dictionary)
B. To our colonial forefathers, freedom meant
having a voice in their government.
(Historical Reference)

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What Is It

Let’s see if you have understood the lesson on expanded definitions of

words by answering these activities.
Activity 1
Directions: Fill in the graphic organizer with the needed information
based on the lesson. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

Example Sentence
_______ Word: “Research”

Example Sentence
_______ Word: “Research”

_______ Example Sentence

Word: “Research”

_______
_______ Example Sentence
Word: “Research”

_______ Example Sentence

Word: “Research”

_______ Example Sentence

Word: “Research”

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Activity 2
Directions: Think of a term or a word that can be found inside and outside
your house. Expand the definition of this term or word using the
different patterns in expanding definitions. Use one word for each
pattern. Item number 1 is done for you. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.

1. Example
Word: Vegetables
Sentence: Vegetables such as eggplants, bitter gourds, and ladyfingers
are rich in nutrients that are needed by our body.
2. Historical Reference
Word: _____________________
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. Etymology or Origin
Word: _____________________
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
4. Compare and Contrast
Word: _____________________
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
5. Cause and Effect
Word: _____________________
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
6. Negation
Word: _____________________
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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What’s More

Let’s have another activity to make sure that you have mastered the lesson.

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Match Column A with
Column B according to the sample sentence of each pattern in
expanding definitions of words. Write only the letter of your
answers in your notebook.

Column A Column B
1. Example A. Hypothesis is not just a simple
guessing, but rather, a scientific
guessing.

2. Cause and B. Kitchen utensils like spoon and

Effect pork, plates, and glasses are needed
in the house.

3. Negation C. Research comes from the words “re”

and “search” which means an
intensive search to become certain.

4. Etymology D. Students’ academic performance is

the result of the overall performance
of all learners in the school.
5. Historical E. Rolex is an expensive watch.
References

6. Compare and F. The technical definition gives

Contrast meaning taken from the dictionary
while operational definition gives
the meaning as to how it is used in
the sentence.

G. Statue of Liberty, a gift from France

during the world war, symbolizes
gratitude of the French people to U.S.

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What I Have Learned

Going back to the KWL chart, fill in your answer to the last box which
is “What I learned”. Write the important things that you have learned about
the lesson.

KWL
Chart
What I Know What I Want to What I Learned
Know

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What I Can Do

Now that you have mastered and familiarized yourself with the
lesson very well, you are now ready to do the next activity.

Directions: Using the example sentences in Activity 1, What Is It, write a

paragraph about the term “research” by combining the
sentences. Expand the terms using at least four (4) different
patterns in expanding definitions of words. Write your answers
in your activity notebook.

“Research”

_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________.

What I Can Do On My Own

Let us now assess how much you know about the terms and
patterns in expanding definitions of words. This assessment also aims
to know how effective this module in the teaching and learning process.

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of
your answer in your notebook.
1. Which of the following best defines “expanded definitions”?
a. It is the process of combining words.
b. It defines and explains deeper the meaning of words.

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c. It is the grammatical correctness of the definitions.
d. It is the definition of a word taken from the dictionary.

2. “Negation is one of the patterns in expanding definitions of words.”

The statement above is ______________.
a. True c. Maybe true
b. False d. Bluff
3. Which of the following patterns of expanding definitions of words
analyzes “why” something happened?
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Etymology

4. “Being nationalistic doesn’t mean that you have to die for the
country to be entitled to this.” The statement above is an example
of ___________.
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Historical References

5. If “negation” describes what is NOT about the word or concept, what

about “example”?
a. shows how a word has been defined throughout history
b. analyzes “WHY” something happened
c. describes the similarities and differences of two ideas or
concepts
d. provides a concrete example of a term to make it easier to
understand

6. “Compare and Contrast” is one of the patterns of expanding definitions

that ____________________.
a. describes what is NOT about the concept
b. analyzes “WHY” something happened
c. describes the similarities and differences of two idea or concept
d. provides concrete example of a term to make it easier to understand

7. Which of the following statements shows cause and effect”?

a. Research is an intensive search for something to be certain.
b. For many of our elders, traditions are beliefs and norms that must

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be preserved for the next generations.
c. Pollution is the result of the irresponsible works of people.
d. Mathematics is not an easy subject, but rather, a mind-blowing
one.
8. The following are patterns of expanding definitions of words, EXCEPT
______________.
a. Phonology c. Etymology
b. Compare and Contrast d. Historical References
9. “Plants like squash, gumamela, bitter gourd, sunflower, and others
are really helpful in maintaining the surroundings free from air
pollution.” This statement is an example of ________________ .
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Historical References
10. Do you think learning expanded definitions is useful in writing
composition? Why?
a. Yes, because my teacher tells me.
b. Yes, because it will help us to construct compound sentences
using the different patterns.
c. No, because it doesn’t make any sense in writing.
d. No, because even without learning it, still, we can make a good
writing.

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What I Can Do More

Directions: Think of a word or term that refers to your favorite thing or

object inside the house. Write a paragraph about the term.
Expand the terms using at least five (5) different patterns. Write
your answers on your activity notebook.

_______________________
(Favorite thing or object)

_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

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Answer Key

What’s In
Possible Answers:

What I Know What I Want to What I Learned

Know

Expanded definitions
talks about the I want to know the
extended meaning of different ways in
a certain term or expanding the
idea. definitions of words.

What Is It

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What’s More

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. G
6. F

What I can Do
Students’ write-up may vary.

What I can Do on My Own

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D

6. C

7. C

8. A

9. A

10. B

What I can Do More

Students’ write-up may vary.

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References

https://umd.instructure.com/courses/1087526/pages/11-techniques-of-
extended-definition

https://www.tuchemnitz.de/phil/english/sections/linguist/independent/k
ursmaterialien

https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/def.html

https://www.slideshare.net/agavemountain/extended-definitions-11328331

https://www.slideshare.net/gbuche/writing-an-extended-definition-2010

https://slideplayer.com/slide/4385155/

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PRE-TEST

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the correct
answer from the given options. Write only the LETTER of
your answer on your activity notebook.

1. Defining and explaining deeper the meaning of the words using

different patterns is called_________________________.
a. Expanded Definition c. Technical Definition
b. Operational Definition d. Parenthetical Definition

2. The following are patterns of expanding definitions of words,

EXCEPT.
a. Etymology c. Idiomatic Expression
b. Compare and Contrast d. Historical References

3. When you are using “negation”, it is usually accompanied by

_________.
a. by c. if
b. not d. wherein

4. Which of the following statement shows expanded definition of words

using the pattern “example”?
a. Equipment are used to make our work easier and faster.
b. Patriotism is a characteristic not for the corrupt people but for
those who serve the country whole-heartedly.
c. To our colonial forefathers, freedom meant having a voice in their
government.
d. Commodities such as fruits and vegetables play a big role in our
economy.

5. “Illegal logging are caused by the irresponsible businessman who are

just after the money.” The statement above is an example of
______________________.
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Historical Reference

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Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B

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