QUARTER 1

LET’S LEARN THIS

A. Objectives

1. Differentiate a declarative sentence from an interrogative sentence

2. Use proper punctuations for declarative and interrogative

sentences

3. Construct declarative sentences in writing precautionary measures

4. Construct interrogative sentences in asking questions

B. Topic

Declarative and Interrogative Sentences

EN3G-Ib-1.4.1.1; EN3G-Ib-1.6; and EN3G-Ib-1.4.7

C. References

Curriculum Guide in English 3 p. 54-55

Teachers’ Guide in English 3 p. 53
https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/news-
feature/2014/12/04/1399009/red-cross-issues-typhoon-survival-tips

D. Materials

SLK, notebook, and ballpen

E. Core Message

Following precautionary measures or survival tips before, during, and

after typhoons can help save lives and property.

LET’S TRY THIS

Directions: Look at the picture. Arrange the words below that tells
about the picture.

Note to the writer: Please cite or give credit to the source

immediately below the picture.

powerful A storm

a is typhoon

_____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

What did you form from the group of words that you arranged?
Directions: Answer the questions about the picture in Activity 1 in
order to form a sentence.

1. What happens in the picture?

The wind ___________________________________.

2. What do you see at the parking area?

I see _____________________________.

3. What do you think will happen to the cars after this?

The ____________________________.

4. In case something like this is going to happen in your community,

what are you going to do before, during, and after a terrible storm?

Before the typhoon, I will _________________________________.

During the typhoon, I will _________________________________.

After typhoon, I will __________________________________ .

LET’S STUDY THIS

In the previous activities, you were able to form sentences. You can
recall that there are two types of sentences. What are these? Look
closely at the table below.

A B
1. What is a typhoon? 1. A typhoon is a powerful strom.
2. What are you going to do 2. I will follow precautionary
before, during, and after the measures.
typhoon?
Column A contains sentences that ask questions. They are called
asking sentences. An asking sentence ends with a question mark.

Column B shows sentences that tell about somethings . They are

called telling sentences. A telling sentence ends with a full stop or
period.

Other examples:

Asking Sentences Telling Sentences

1. Is it safe to stay outside during 1. A typhoon brings strong winds
a typhoon? that can destroy trees and
2. Do you need to prepare for a buidlings.
typhoon? 2. People must prepare for it.

Let’s see how these sentences appear in books. Look at the

underlined sentences. They end with a period. They are declarative
sentences. Scan a few italicized sentences. They end with a question
mark. Right? They are called interrogative sentences.

The Philippines is a country prone to typhoons. Why is this so?

It is because the Philippines is located right beside the Pacific Ocean
where storms form and eventually develop into typhoons. On
average, 20 typhoons hit the country every year. These typhoons can
endanger the lives of people and destroy billions of property because
they bring powerful winds and heavy rains. Aside from these
floodwaters, landslides, and diseases also come in.

How can people like us avoid or minimize the unpleasant

effects of typhoons? There is a way. We should follow certain
precautionary measures or survival tips on what to do before, during,
and after a typhoon.
 To help you with these, here are some tips from the Philippine
Red Cross that will guide you on what to do.
Before the typhoon

 Store an adequate supply of food and clean water. Prepare

foods that need not be cooked.
 Keep flashlights, candles, and battery-powered radios within
easy reach.
 Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.

During the typhoon

 Stay inside the house.

 Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.
 If safe drinking water is not available, boil water for at least 20
minutes. Place it in a container with cover.
 Keep an eye on lighted candles or gas lamps.
 Do not wade through floodwaters to avoid being electrocuted
and contracting diseases.
 If there is a need to move to an evacuation center, follow these
reminders.
 Evacuate calmly.

After the typhoon

 If your house was destroyed, make sure that it is already safe

and stable when you enter.
 Beware of dangerous animals such as snakes that may have
entered your house
 Watch out for live wires or outlet immersed in water.
 Do not let water accumulate in tires, cans, or pots to avoid
creating a favorable condition for mosquito breeding.

LET’S DO THIS
Directions: Below are three interrogative sentences that ask about
typhoons. If you were asked these questions, what will be your
answer? Write your corresponding answers (declarative sentences) to
the questions on your paper and use the correct punctuation mark.

1. Why are people afraid of typhoons?

Answer: Typhoons are ______________________________________________
2. How do people know that a typhoon is coming?
Answer: People _________________________________________
3. What will you do if you think your house will be destroyed by the
typhoon?
Answer: I will ___________________________________________

LET’S DO MORE

Directions: Go back to the precautionary measures that you need to

do before, during, and after a typhoon occurs. Copy or list down two
telling sentences from the tips and write an asking sentence about it.
You can react to the telling sentence by means of an asking sentence.
Remember to use also the correct punctuation mark.

For example:

Telling sentence – Stay inside your house.

Asking sentence – Why should I stay inside my house?

1. Telling Sentence: _____________________________________

Asking Sentence: _____________________________________

2. Telling Sentence: _____________________________________

Asking Sentence: _____________________________________

LET’S REMEMBER THIS
Directions: Differentiate an asking sentence from a telling sentence.
Do this by completing the statement below.

An asking sentence
___________________________
while a telling sentence
___________________________

LET’S TEST OURSELVES

A. Directions: Rewrite the following sentences in your notebook and

put the correct punctuation mark at the end of each
sentence.

1. Get the latest weather update regularly

2. Is it safe to take shelter in a shanty during a typhoon

3. Why is the Philippines prone to typhoons

4. Houses located near the sea or a river face great dangers during a
storm

5. Where do people go if their houses are in great danger because of

typhoons

B. Directions: Help your friends and neighbors prepare for typhoons.

Write three tips or precautionary measures about what to do before,
during, and after a typhoon. Use declarative or telling sentences in
writing the about the tips.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________

C. Directions: Do you have questions about typhoons? Write at least

three questions on a piece of paper.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
LET’S AGREE ON THIS

Write three asking sentences on the things that you want to know
more about earthquakes.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________