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This document provides definitions, examples, and exercises on nominal definitions and modals. It includes sections on etymology, description, synonym, and example, along with practice exercises. It's suitable for students learning about these concepts in a language arts or grammar course.
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Different Kinds of A Nominal Definitions B D How does one define a word C using nominal definition? Understanding Nominal Definitions Etymology, Description, Synonym, and Example 01 F What is Nominal G De...
Different Kinds of A Nominal Definitions B D How does one define a word C using nominal definition? Understanding Nominal Definitions Etymology, Description, Synonym, and Example 01 F What is Nominal G Definition? Definition: A nominal definition explains the meaning of a term by defining what it is or how it is used. Purpose: Helps clarify the meaning of terms for better understanding. ETYMOLOGY Definition Purpose Example The study of the Provides insight into The word “telephone” origin and historical the history and comes from Greek tele development of a evolution of the term. (distant) and phone word. (voice), meaning “distant voice.” Exercise: Etymology Identify the etymology of the following words: “Photograph” “Automobile” Answer: Etymology Photograph: From Greek photo (light) + graph (writing), meaning “writing with light.” Automobile: From Greek auto (self) + Latin mobilis (movable), meaning “self-moving.” DESCRIPTION Definition Purpose Example Provides detailed Explains what a A “bicycle” is a characteristics term is and what two-wheeled and attributes of it entails. vehicle powered by a term. pedaling. Exercise: Description Write a brief description for the following terms: “Laptop” “Ecosystem” Answer: Description Laptop: A portable computer with a screen and keyboard that can be used on the go. Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment. SYNONYM Definition Purpose Example Provides a word Helps understand “Happy” can be or phrase with a a term by offering synonymously similar meaning. alternative words. defined as “joyful” or “content.” Exercise: Synonym Find synonyms for the following words: “Brave” “Interesting” Answer: Synonym Brave: Courageous, valiant, intrepid. Interesting: Engaging, fascinating, captivating. EXAMPLE Definition Purpose Example Provides a Clarifies a term by An “apple” can be specific instance described as a fruit showing how it is commonly red or green, or use case of the used in context. used in desserts, and term. eaten fresh. Exercise: Example Provide an example for each of the following terms: “Restaurant” “Symphony” Exercise: Example Restaurant: A place where people go to eat meals prepared by chefs, such as “The Olive Garden.” Symphony: A large-scale musical composition typically performed by an orchestra, such as Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5.” 02 Exercise F G Answer page 53, Exercise A 04 Assignment F G Exercise B, page 53 Answer numbers 1-8 in ½ crosswise. 03 Summary F G Tips for Success 1. Take your time to thoroughly research each aspect. 2. Use reliable sources to ensure accurate information. 3. Practice clear and concise presentation skills. Nominal Definitions Etymology Description Synonym Example The origin and Detailed Alternative Specific historical characteristics words with instances or development and similar uses of the of a term. attributes. meanings. term. MODALS Page 61 of your textbook. Objectives 1. Recognize and use modals; and 2. Create sentences using modals. Modals ◉ Are helping verbs that modify the meaning of the main verb by suggesting possibility, probability, necessity, permission, obligation, prohibition, or ability. Modal Verbs can may will must could might would should Can & Could Examples Rogen can win the race tomorrow. ◉ to express possibility Dan could outrun me before in 100- meter dash. and ability The singer can hit high notes. ◉ to express request or Lily could already count 1 to 100 when she was three years old. order Can I go to the festival? Yes, you can! ◉ to ask permission and to Could you help us with our give permission reservation? May & Might Examples ◉ to express ◉ We may visit Japan in our Asian trip. possibility ◉ We might visit Japan in our Asian trip. May Might ◉ to formally ask ◉ To express events that could have happened but did not. permission and to give ○ If Billy listened to his father, he permission might have graduated with honors. ○ If only Andrew answered the ○ May I have a word questions confidently, he might have won the contest. with you? Yes, you may. Will & Would will ◉ would ◉ We will have a victory parade ◉ Would you please reserve the tomorrow. cottage for my family? ◉ Will you answer the call for me? ◉ If I were the president, I would ◉ I will make this world a better raise the budget on education. place. ◉ When I was young, I would ◉ The weather will be fine always play until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Will & Would ◉ will ◉ would ◉ future action ◉ past tense of will ◉ to express a request ◉ to express a request or demand ◉ to express a condition ◉ to express a promise ◉ to express habits in the ◉ to express prediction past Book work ◉ Answer: EXERCISE A, p. 62, 1-12 EXERCISE B, p. 63, 1-10