English 7

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English – Grade 7
Quarter 3 – Module 11: Using Noun and Verb Phrases
First Edition, 2020

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 English 7
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module11
Using Noun and Verb Phrases

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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the (English 7) Self-Learning Module on (Using Noun and Verb Phrases)!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Note s to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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 For the Learner:

Welcome to the (English 7) Self-Learning Module on (Using Noun and Verb

Phrases)!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills that

you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson at

hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts and

skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and application of

the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 7. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand: Using
Noun and Verb Phrases.
After going through this self learning module, you are expected to:

1. Distinguish Noun and Verb phrases

2. Use Noun phrase and Verb phrase appropriately and meaningfully

PRETEST

Tell whether the underlined phrase is NOUN or VERB PHRASE. On the space
before the number, write NP for Noun Phrase, and VP for Verb Phrase.

_________ 1. The great scientists all over the world are studying and
discovering the vaccines for COVID-19.
_________ 2. They offer a prayer for the frontliners including the doctors,
nurses, paramedics, pathologists, hospital support attendants, and police.
_________ 3. Different sectors from the government are giving donations and
relief goods to the charity.
_________ 4. Killua would have gone for a walk to explore the surroundings
like what others did.
_________ 5. In this pandemic, the children below twenty years old should stay
in their place of residence.

RECAP
Words make up a phrase, and when phrases are combined to make a
complete thought, sentences are formed.

By definition, a phrase is any group of words, often carrying a special

idiomatic meaning; in this sense it is synonymous with expression. Phrases
act as a part of speech but cannot stand alone as a sentence. The words in a
phrase act together so that the phrase itself functions as a single part of
speech.

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 LESSON

The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is now affecting all of us,

disrupting people’s lives and creating fear, anxiety, sorrow and hardship that’s
why we need a positive mind that will give us hope.

Now let’s Read and reflect on this bible verse. Take note of the underlined
words.

Don't be afraid, for I am with you.

Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

-Isaiah 41:10

Questions:

1. What does the verse Isaiah want to give us especially during these trying
times?
Correct! This verse gives us comfort and peace and we should not be
afraid because God is always there to protect us.
2. What do the following underlined words express?
am with you.
will strengthen will hold
my victorious right hand.

The following words are examples of Phrase. Any group of meaningful words
that don’t make complete sense is a phrase. A phrase functions as a noun,
verb, adverb, adjective or preposition in a sentence. The function of a phrase
depends on its construction.
Let’s talk about – Using Noun and Verb Phrases.
 Noun Phrase
This consists of a noun and other related words usually modifiers and
determiners which modify the noun that comes after or before the noun.
It does the functions of a noun in the sentence.

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 A noun phrase has two parts: a noun, and any modifiers connected to
that noun. Most often, these modifiers will be adjectives, articles, and
prepositional phrases. The modifiers may also be determiners.
Form: Noun Phrase = noun + modifiers (the modifiers can be after or before
noun)
Functions of Noun Phrase
a. Noun Phrase as a Subject of the sentence Example:
Very few giant pandas remain in the wild forest.
This sentence is clearly about the small number of wild Pandas, and so
‘very few giant pandas’ is the subject of the sentence.
b. Noun Phrase as a Complement
A compliment re-states or gives more information about a noun. It
always follows a state-of-being verb (is, are, am, will be, was, were).
Example
A sailor’s best friend is a wide, open sea.
The noun phrase ‘a wide, open sea’ gives us more information about
the sailor’s best friend, which is the sea. Therefore it acts as a complement to
the noun phrase ‘A sailor’s best friend’.
c. Noun Phrase as a Direct Object
A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.
Example
Grandma cooked a meal for ten people, even though there were only
four of us
The verb in this sentence is ‘cooked’, and the object that is being cooked
is ‘a meal.’ The rest of the phrase ‘for ten people’ creates a noun phrase that
acts as a direct object.
d. Noun Phrase as an Indirect Object
An indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action of the
verb is performed. It comes before the direct object.
Example
Trudy gave her hungry, crying baby a bottle
The noun phrase answers the question, “Who did Trudy give the bottle
to?” The phrase ‘her hungry, crying baby’ is the indirect object because it
indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb gave. ( a bottle’ is the
direct object because it is receiving the action ‘gave’).
Guided Practice

Let’s try a few items as practice exercise. Do the thumbs up if you think
that the underlined words are noun phrase and do the thumbs down if it
does not. Here is the first one:

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 The girl at the back helps the old lady in crossing the street.

((n.d.). Retrieved August 09, 2020, from

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pedestrian-crossing) -help-the-elderly-safety-

The underlined words are example of a noun phrase. This sentence

talks about the girl, and this is the subject of the sentence.

God is our protector and provider. (Is it used as complement?)

(God Heart 2 Clip Art - vector clip art online ... (n.d.). Retrieved August 09, 2020, from http://www.clipartbest.com/clipart-LiKkRx7eT)

The noun phrase, “our protector and provider” gives us more

information about the subject “God”. It is used as complement.

The students made a personalized card.

(Hinders, D. (n.d.). 9 Free Card Making Software Programs for Custom Greetings. Retrieved August 09, 2020, from
https://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Free_Card_Making_Programs)

This is an example of a noun phrase. The phrase “a personalized card”

is used as the direct object receives the action of the verb made.

Now, let’s talk about another type of phrases, and that is VERB PHRASE

 Verb Phrase

Verbs are words that demonstrate an action, like sing, dance, smell,
talk, and eat. They serve as a link between the subject of the verb and
information about that subject. The information is usually descriptive.
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 A verb phrase can also be defined as part of a clause or sentence
comprising a verb and, at the same time, describes more information about
the subject.
It can also be described as a phrase that acts as an adverb or adjective
and comprises a verb and its complements, which may be either modifiers or
objects.
Functions of Verb Phrase
a. As a Predicate of the Sentence
In this case, the verb phrase consists of the main verb plus any auxiliary,
or helping, verbs. Some common helping verbs are:

• Verb to be (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been)

• Verb to have (has, have, had)
• Verb to do (do, does, did)
• others: may, might, must, can, could, shall, should, will, would
Examples:
Jonah and Elsa must collect donations for the charity. Rescuers
will help those in need.
b. As an Adverb or Adjective
Verb phrases with a single function can either act as an adverb or an
adjective. The phrase would comprise of verb, modifiers, complements,
or even objects. This is illustrated in the following examples:
• At last, we can afford to buy a brand new car. ( It functions as an
adverb)
• To send money, you need some credit in your account. ( It functions
as an adjective

Guided Practice
Let’s do these together. Once again, do the thumbs up if you think the
underlined words are VERB PHRASE. Do the thumbs down if it does not. Are
you ready? Let’s go!

In this pandemic, we should share something hopeful and positive

videos in our Facebook account.

Home Cinema, Recreation. (2019, September 18). Retrieved August 09, 2020, from https://www.freepik.com/premium -
vector/homecinema-recreation_5548589.htm

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 The underlined words are example of verb phrase. “Should share” is
the verb phrase. Should is the helping verb, and share is the main verb.
Everyone is staying at home during this pandemic.

Stay at home stay safe for family. (n.d.). Retrieved August 09, 2020, from https://www.gograph.com/clipart/stay-at-home-stay-safe-
forfamily-gg125676840.html

The words “is staying” are example of VERB PHRASE. A verb phrase
with is and v – ing is in the present progressive form. How about the last one?

The doctors and nurses have been working hard.

Charlotte, O. (n.d.). He althcare Clipart Female Social Worker - Doctors And Nurses Clipart , Free Transparent Clipart - ClipartKey.
Retrieved August 09, 2020, from https://www.clipartkey.com/v iew/owiRbo_healthcare-clipart-female-social-worker-doctors-and-
nurses/

“Have been working” is a VERB PHRASE. A verb phrase with have

been and the –ing is in the present perfect progressive form.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct noun phrase for each
sentence. Circle the letter of your answer.
1._________ are monitoring and administering the medication of Covid 19
patients.
A. Doctors C. Hospital
B. The doctors in the hospital D. Nurses

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2. My mother hates _____________________.
A. having dinner late C. dinner
B. late D. having
3. The private companies gave _____________ to their employees
A. incentive C. nothing
B. big incentive D. salary
4. In this pandemic, doctors and nurses are _______________________.
A. heroes C. our new heroes
B. our D. favourite
5. _________________________supports the programs of Department of Health.
a. Newly c. Elected
b. President d. The newly elected president

Activity 2
Complete the following sentences below by choosing the best word or phrase
given below after each item. Write the letter of your answer on the space
provided before each number.
_______1. He did all that he could to ______ his son a good job.
A. certain B. secure C. support
_______2. This passage is _________ from Booker’s autobiography.
A. adapted B. adopted C. abridged
_______ 3. We missed the bus because a few members of our team failed
to_____ on time.
A. turn out B. turn off C. turn up
_______ 4. If you are ________ a simple life, you will be able to overcome any
challenge.
A. accustomed to B. adapted to C. secured to
_______ 5. When he heard that he had won the first rank, his joy __________.
A. reached the sky B. knew no bounds C. hit new highs
(Phrases worksheet. (2017, July 21). Retrieved July 22, 2020, from https://www.englishgrammar.org/phrases-worksheet-2/)

Activity 3
Let’s compose! In this time of Covid-19 pandemic, strengthening our Faith in
God is all we need especially for our protection and healing. Create your own
prayer to dedicate your intention the persons who touches your life so much .
Underline the noun phrase, then encircle the verb phrase that you used.
Rubrics:
Criteria Percentage
Meaning and Originality 30%
Correctness of grammar 20%
Presentation 20%
Content 30%
TOTAL 100%

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 WRAP-UP

From the lessons that we have discussed today, use the Venn Diagram to
show the similarities and differences between noun phrase and verb phrase.

NOUN VERB
PHRASE PHRASE

VALUING

During this pandemic, what is the first thing that we should do? Try to figure out
the common word based on word length and photos in a grid which are provided for
you in this 4 pics in 1 word.

B__ __ I __ __ E AND __ R ___ Y TO __ O ___

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 POSTTEST

Identify whether the underlined phrase is a NOUN PHRASE or VERB

PHRASE. On the space before the number, write NP for Noun Phrase, and VP
for Verb Phrase.

________ 1. The quarantine period in Metro Manila has started since March
2020.
________ 2. All talented mothers share their expertise in baking cakes to their
children.
________ 3. Footnote to youth is my favourite short story in Philippine
Literature.
________ 4. Medical frontliners have been heroes amidst the COVID-19
pandemic.
________ 5. Our donations will help us to reach out the frontliners

KEY TO CORRECTION

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