Let Me Give You an Example

Implementing Health Protocols in the midst of Pandemic

People are starting to abandon the habit of wearing masks and keeping their distance
amid the pandemic that has been going on for nearly nine months. Is it okay to ignore the
health protocols? The answer is absolutely no. We should keep obeying the health
protocols because the pandemic is not over yet.

In the early pandemic, most of the people are discipline in obeying the health protocols,
such as wearing mask, washing hands, and keeping a distance. These days,
there is a pandemic fatigue where people are tired of being restricted for months in this
pandemic.

However, this phenomenon cannot be a reason for us to ignore the health protocols. It is
because there is no cure yet which to combat the ferocity of the coronavirus. The most
important thing that we can do is stick to health protocols so that we can break the chain
of virus spread.

In addition, CDC or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends us to wear
mask since it can prevent us from getting or spreading the virus.

Therefore, we need to continue to protect ourselves from exposure to the virus for the
good of ourselves and others. To overcome fatigue in the midst of a pandemic, we can
try to keep in touch with the people closest to us so that we do not feel bored. We should
remember that everyone can be exposed to viruses and vaccines still cannot be used, so
it is important to always implement health protocols, especially when there is an urgent
matter that requires us to leave the house.
Basic Competencies
3.8 Apply social functions, generic structure, and language features of spoken
and written transactional interactions that involve the act of giving and asking
for information related to giving examples, according to the context in which
they are used. (Pay attention to the language features for example, such as)

4.8 Compose spoken and written transactional interaction texts that involve
the act of giving and asking for information related to giving examples, by
paying attention to social functions, generic structure, and language features
that are correct and in context
Learning Objectives
You will be able to apply social functions, generic structure, and language
features of spoken and written transactional interactions and compose the
transactional interaction texts related to giving examples.
 What is the function of giving examples?

We give examples when we want to give

better understanding or clear explanation
about something.
 Compare the two paragraphs
(Par 1) There are many valuable things in Emily’s kitchen.
She bought all those things not because she likes cooking,
but because she wants to make the kitchen look fancy.

(Par 2) There are many valuable things in Emily’s kitchen,

for example, the plates and cups are high quality ceramics;
the spoons and forks are made of silver; and the kitchen
appliances were all imported from Germany. She bought all
those things not because she likes cooking, but because
she wants to make the kitchen look fancy.
(Par 2) There are many valuable things in Emily’s kitchen,
for example, the plates and cups are high quality ceramics;
the spoons and forks are made of silver; and the kitchen
appliances were all imported from Germany. She bought all
those things not because she likes cooking, but because she
wants to make the kitchen look fancy.

The example gives a better understanding about the valuable things

in Emily’s kitchen.So, the reader can understand better that the
valuable things in Emily’s kitchen are plates, cups, spoons, fork and
the kitchen appliances.
This also makes reader more satisfied when reading the text.
Giving Examples

Function Words/phrases

We give examples when • for example

we want to give a better • for instance
understanding or clear • such as
explanation about • like
something. • e.g.
• i.e.
These phrases have similar meaning, but they
are not used in the same way.
 MIND THE
PUNCTUATION
for example
for instance
For example
For instance
 Punctuation
• Put a comma after the
phrase for example and for
instance at the beginning of
sentences.
• Place for example and for
instance between commas
in the middle of a sentence.
• For instance, oranges
have a lot of vitamin C.
• Broccoli, for instance,
contains a lot of calcium.
• Calcium can be found in
green leafy vegetables, for
example, broccoli, spinach,
lettuce and swamp
cabbage.
 Punctuation

• Put a comma after the • We can find vitamin C in

phrase for example and for colourful vegetables. For
instance at the beginning of instance, oranges have a
sentences. lot of vitamin C.

They are followed by a

complete idea or sentence,
not a list of items.
 Punctuation
They are followed by list of
items to give a clear
understanding on the
previous topic
• Place for example and for
instance between commas
in the middle of a sentence.
• Broccoli, for instance,
contains a lot of calcium.
• Calcium can be found in
green leafy vegetables, for
example, broccoli, spinach,
lettuce and swamp
cabbage.
such as
like
Such as
Examples
● We can find vitamin C in colourful vegetables. For example/For
instance, oranges have a lot of vitamin C.
● Broccoli, for instance/for example, contain a lot of calcium.
● Calcium can be found in green leafy vegetables, for example,
broccoli, spinach, lettuce and swamp cabbage.
● Green leafy vegetables, for example, spinach, contain a lot of
calcium.
● Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, contain a lot of
calcium.
e.g.
i.e.
e.g. vs i.e.
e.g.
Abbreviation: Exempli gratia
(Latin)
Meaning: for example
Function: to give examples
Can be written between
brackets.
Ex: Calcium can be found in
green leafy vegetables, e.g.
broccoli, spinach, land lettuce.
i.e.
Abbreviation: id est (Latin)
Meaning: in other words
Function: to give exact
information
Ex: They are fickle, i.e. they
are easily influenced by the
environment, friends, and
current trends.
e.g. vs i.e.
e.g.
i.e.
For each of the exercises below, choose the abbreviation in brackets that
correctly completes each sentence.

1. Raul described geometry as “a fierce beast to handle”, (i.e./e.g. a difficult course).

2. Many great directors, (i.e./e.g. Orson Welles and John Huston) had a fondness for
black-and-white films.
3. The standard discount, (i.e./e.g. 10 percent) applies.
4. My favorite author writes across a number of genres, (e.g./i.e. drama, crime,
fantasy, romance).
5. The list of camping supplies needed includes a variety of items, (e.g./i.e. a tent,
sleeping bags, cooking utensils, firewood, bug spray, sun screen).
6. There are several places Jade goes to study more effectively, (e.g./i.e. the library, a
coffee shop, her parents’ house), even though they are not all the quietest of
places.
7. However, Jade accomplishes the most studying at her favorite coffee shop, (e.g./
i.e. Starbucks).
Cultural Awareness

• Someone’s positive Few Positive Behaviours

behaviour naturally • Be supportive to others.
influences others to • Be respectful.
perform the same. • Be mature and
• Setting a good example to professional.
young generations assists • Be honest.
them to grow up into good • Be responsible.
adults.
 Do the exercise in
Pathway pg. 149 Activity 8
EXERCISE
What is the example and what is being explained?

There are a lot of things you can do at home when you

are not allowed to leave the house, e.g. do your
homework, clean the house, and plan the next holiday.

● Example:
do your homework, clean the house, and plan the next
holiday.
● Words/phrase explained:
things/activities
 Complete the paragraph with examples given

There is a range of birthday present choices. I have a friend

running a small shop that sells really good things suitable for
birthdays.

a. i.e. Dutch, Spanish, French, German

b. e.g. climbing mountains, hitchhiking, and surfing
c. for example, lemon, kiwi, banana, and strawberry
d. such as, lemon, kiwi, banana, and strawberry
e. i.e. chocolates, clothes, or favorite things
f. for example, chocolates, clothes, or favorite things
Decide whether the sentence is correct or incorrect

I am an adventurous man. I have some exciting

hobbies e.g. climbing mountains, hitchhiking, and Incorrect
surfing

Is that true that junk food, such as pizza and

hamburgers, contain a lot of protein and vitamins?
Correct

Joe has studied many European languages for

instance, Dutch, Spanish, French, German. Incorrect