Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
Schools Division of Sorsogon
5
GUBAT III - DISTRICT

ENGLISH

Quarter 1- Learning Activity Sheet No. 4

USING COMPLEX SENTENCE TO SHOW PROBLEM -SOLUTION IDEAS

Name_____________________________________ Date___________________________

Grade/Section______________________________________________________________

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

This learning activity aims to teach you about using complex sentence to show problem -solution ideas.
Varied tasks will help to enhance your knowledge about this topic.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCY

Use complex sentence to show problem – solution ideas (EN5- IVa-1.8.1)

III. ACTIVITIES

TASK 1: Let’s Review

Identify the cause of the given effect. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. vehicular accident –
a. reckless driving b. over speeding c. drunk driver d. all of the above
2. withered plants-
a. sufficient water b. too much water c. absence of water d. presence of sunlight
3. failing grades-
a. diligently studies the lesson b. submits projects ahead of time
c. unmindful of his studies d. perfect attendance

4. fit and firm body-

a. daily exercise and healthy diet b. over sleeping

c. taking alcoholic drinks d. eating unhealthy foods

5. blaze of fire-

a. sleeping tight b. faulty electrical wiring c. warm weather d. windy afternoon

TASK 2: Let Us Study

A complex sentence is composed of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

An independent clause can stand alone while a dependent cause can’t stand alone.
The sentences below are example of complex sentences showing problem -solution idea.

1. Health protocols are strictly implemented in order to avoid the spread of covid 19 virus.
2. Covid positive patients are treated in the hospitals for them to get well.
3. I will use Zonrox so that the stains in my white shirt will vanish.
4. A thief who stole gadget was caught because of the cctv footage.
5. Wet clothes easily dry because we hang them under the heat of the sun.

To help you learn more, read and study the table below.

Problem Solution

1. spread of covid 19 virus 1. implemented health protocols

2. covid positive patients. 2. treated in the hospitals
3. stains in white shirt 3. use Zonrox
4. stolen gadgets 4. use the CCTV footage
5. wet clothes 5. dry under the heat of the sun

TASK 3: Let Us Practice

Study the following complex sentence. Underline the problem once and the solution twice.
. 1. I got low grades that’s why I have to study more.

2. Our OFW work hard because they wanted to augment their livelihood.

3. High prices of vegetables affect our budget, so I started planting veggies in our backyard.

4. Many. Drug lords were apprehended because the government has declared war against them.

5. He wants to gain weight and so he started eating healthy foods.

Let us Remember

We can use the complex sentence to show- problem – solution ideas.

Let Us Practice More

Think of a solution to the given problem

1. can’t go to the gym to work out___

2. poor internet connection____
3. stains in white towel____
4. tooth decay____
5. defective tv set___
IV. Evaluation

Form a complex sentence by choosing the correct clause. Encircle the letter of your choice.

1. Beggars and mendicants are increasing in number that’s why

a. the government has created the 4Ps
b. the LGU has allocated big funds
c. the barangay council has passed a resolution
d. none of the above
2. Although the she was born completely blind,
a. she can read and write fast
b. do some household chores
c. she makes use of her other senses
d. she begs for food
3. Some learners find difficulty in answering the modules so
a. they use the internet in search for the answer
b. they just ignore the lesson
c. they copy each other’s answer
d. they return the modules without any answer

4. Some learners have no internet access at home and so

a. the DepEd implements the modular/ blended distance learning
b. the LGU promised to help them to have an access
c. the barangay council made use of their education fund
d. parents and guardians were obliged to have an internet connection

5. Manny Pacquiao wanted to knock out his opponent and so

a. he seldom practice
b. he just eats and sleep
c. he started to train hard
d. he did nothing
 KEY TO CORRECTION

Task 1 1. a 2.c 3.c 4.a 5. b Task 2

1. low grades- study more

2. augment livelihood- work hard

3. high price of vegetables- planting veggies

4. drug lords- government declared war

5. Wants to gain weight- eating healthy foods

Let’s Practice More Evaluation

1. Do the work out at home 1.a 2.c 3.a 4. a 5.c

2. 2 inform the internet provider
3. Use chlorine / stain remover
4. Consult your dentist
5. Call a technician

Reference

Prepared by:

Rowena A. Yu

MT- I QA Team

ROWENA A. YU

MT-I

JEANNA D. ESCALANTE

PRINCIPAL-I

LIZA D. SALONGA

OIC, PSDS