GLAN-PADIDU NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 7-ENGLISH
QUARTER
MODULE 4 : Use phrases appropriately and meaningfully
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COMPETENCY CODES:

 EN7G-II-a-1

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

Hello my dear student! This is teacher Jennylyn, your companion to a self-

discovery module. You are about to explore more ideas and learn the basic
competencies expected for each quarter. This is lesson 4 - Quarter 1.

Congratulations for the completing the previous lesson and it is a job well
done. Be ready for more exciting and challenging activities that were all made for
you.

In this module, you will learn to:

a. Use phrases appropriately and meaningfully ;

b. compose personal letter to a friend, relative and other people using prepositional
phrase.

WHAT
What I KNOW?
I know?

LETS START!

Please take this test first before we proceed to the lesson proper. Rest
assured that your scores for this test will not be recorded, but this serves as basis
for the teacher to determine your prior knowledge about the topic.

Two parts- because of, along with, according to, apart from, owing to,
as for, short of, ahead of, regardless of, contrary to, prior to, subject to..

Three parts- by way of, in spite of, with (or in) regard to, in addition to,
in (the) or at (the) back of, by means of, for fear of, for the Sake of, on
account of, on behalf of, as a result of, in return for, in accordance with,
with (or in) reference to, in favour of, in connection with, as well as , on

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 the point of.

I. Study the list of prepositional phrases above. Cover the lists with a
piece of paper, then do the following exercise.
Supply the missing parts of these frequently used prepositional phrases.

1. ______________ means ________________ hard work, the young

orphan finished high school and is working his way through college.
2. The coach,___________ well _______ the team, was disappointed at
the cancellation of their trip to Hongkong.
3. The plane arrived ahead __________________ schedule.
4. Owing_____________ a mistake in the checking of his papers, he
missed topping his class.
5. I don’t know what decision you may make, but ____________ me , I
will take the chance.
6. The interest rates are subject __________ change for the duration of
the currency crisis.
7. Prior ____________________ the financial crisis, the banks were
earning a lot.
8. A bold person goes ahead regardless _______________ th
consequences.
9. It seems government is always short ______________ funds.
10. Contrary ________ expectations, he did not graduate at the top of his
class.

II. This exercise will help you gain greater understanding about how
prepositional phrases work. Choose and encircle the best answer
to complete each sentence.

1. There are lots of birds nesting _____________________.

a. under the eaves
b. there
c. now
2. After school, the children played tag ________________.
a. at the park
b. roughly
c. and baseball

3. Come ___________________ with me.

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 a. home
b. over
c. into the store
4. __________________ the chair sat mouldering in the attic.
a. sad to say,
b. for one hundred years
c. incredibly
5. I gave the children pizza ______________ pancakes for breakfast today.
a. instead of
b. because of
c. any more

WHAT’S IN?

Well done my friend and congratulations for the job well done! Were you able
to answer all items correctly? If not, you have nothing to worry because I will help
you get through all the lessons with less difficulty.

The most common phrase is the prepositional phrase. You’ll find these
phrases everywhere—in sentences, clauses, and even in other phrases. Each
prepositional phrase begins with a preposition (in, of, by, from, for, etc.;) and
includes a noun or pronoun that is the object of the preposition. in the room of the
people by the river from the teacher for the party The object of a preposition can
have its own modifiers, which also are part of the prepositional phrase.

in the smoky

crowded room of the remaining few people

by the rushing river

from the tired and frustrated teacher

for the midnight victory party

Prepositional phrases function as either adjectives or adverbs. The woman in

the trench coat pulled out her cellular phone. The prepositional phrase here acts as
an adjective describing the noun woman. Most of the audience snoozed during the
tedious performance. The prepositional phrase here acts as an adverb modifying the

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verb snoozed.

Let’s try!

Prepositional phrases can be equivalent of adverbial clauses, especially those

phrases beginning with because of, in spite of, in case of.

In the following sentences , change the italicized clauses to

prepositional phrases.

Examples:

Because he was reckless, he met with an accident.

Because of his recklessness, he met with an accident.

Although he is disabled, he manages to live a normal life.

In spite of his disability, (or despite his disability), he manages to live a

normal life.

If there is an accident, attend to the victims at once.

In case of an accident, ( or in the event of an accident), attend to the

victims at once.

1. Because he/she is diligent, he/she gets very good grades.

2. Although he/she is young, he/she is responsible.

3. Because he/she feel ill, he/she missed some important examination.

4. Although his/her family was poor, they managed to get an education.

5. If there is strike, the company will close up.

6. Because they found the city life difficult, the family had to return to the

country.

7. Although Professor Hammad looks very serious, he/she is really a

likeable person.

8. If there is a cancellation, you will be informed immediately.

9. He/She was rewarded, because he/she was loyal to his,her boss.

10. Although life is not always kind, it is worth living.

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 WHAT’S NEW?

WHAT’S NEW?

Fill the blanks with the appropriate preposition.

One (1)__________________ the most interesting, if not the most

interesting happening in the life (2) ___________________ an African boy (3)
________________ he is married in his initiation (4) _________________ his
age-set. Initiation or puberty rites (5)____________ primitive societies consist
(6)________________ severe ordeals and complicated rituals (7) ____________
which a boy moves from childhood (8)_____________ o manhood. Boys (9)
_______________ 14 and 16 go through these rituals when there is a sufficient
number (10) _____________ them in the village. (11)
________________successive groups have been initiated (12)
_______________a six-year period, a four-year period is kept free, then
initiations may begin again. Boys who have been initiated together enjoy a
life-long comradeship. The rites vary (13) ___________ tribe (14) tribe but they
share some common practices. (15) _______________ the Nuer, the most
outstanding feature (16) ______________ the initiation is an operation
consisting (17) six long cuts (18) ________________ ear to ear across the
forehead. As soon as the operation I over, the boys observe certain taboos nd
live (19) _______________ partial seclusion.

WHAT IS IT?
WHAT IS IT?

REMEMBER:

Prepositions are words with nouns (or noun equivalents) to show the
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relation i which these nouns stand to some other word in the sentence.
Prepositions may be single words, e.g., at, after, down,since, wit etc., or my be
two or more words, sometimes called group prepositions, phrasal
prepositions, or simply prepositional phrases.

Study the chart below.

Functions
Adverbial Looking out of the window
Walked down the road
Adjectival Their science manuals in their hands
nominal (as a “prepositional object” of a verb
looked around for Mr. Abu
Groped for something

It is possible to have a sequence of prepositional phrases.

Adverbial-The boys walked to the laboratory with their science manuals.

Adjectival- The physics experiment was in the morning at the Physics

laboratory.

*From the list of two-part and three-part prepositional phrases, choose one
and use it in a sentence.

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

WHAT’S MORE?
WHAT’S MORE?

You’ve done a great job in the previous activities. Now, I think you are
equipped with ideas and ready for more challenging and exciting tasks. Just
don’t worry teacher Jennylyn is here to help you.

Make a short essay using the prepositional phrases. You may use two-
part or three-part prepositional phrases.

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_____________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

I this lesson, I have learned that prepositional

phrase_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
__________________________________.

WHAT I CAN DO?

Based on real life situation, can you describe your unforgettable

experiences when you were in school and in your house? Use prepositional
phrases.

School-
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___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________________________.

House-
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________.

Well done! Good job my friend! We are now close to the finish line of this
module. But, before we say goodbye, kindly take this test so teacher Jennylyn will
know how much have you learned from this module. God bless you my friend!

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 ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT

Two parts- because of, along with, according to, apart from, owing to,
as for, short of, ahead of, regardless of, contrary to, prior to, subject to..

Three parts- by way of, in spite of, with (or in) regard to, in addition to,
in (the) or at (the) back of, by means of, for fear of, for the Sake of, on
account of, on behalf of, as a result of, in return for, in accordance with,
with (or in) reference to, in favour of, in connection with, as well as , on
the point of.

Study the list of prepositional phrases above. Cover the lists with a piece of
paper, and then do the following exercise.
Supply the missing parts of these frequently used prepositional phrases.
1. Apart ____________ his family, no one knows the athlete was sick of an
incurable disease.
2. We were late because just as we were __________ the point
______________leaving the house some callers arrived.
3. _____________ accordance ____________ school rules, those late for
the flag raising ceremony were considered absent from their first class.
4. All the rescue workers were given generous rewards __________ return
____________ their efforts and personal sacrifice.
5. The teacher has such a soft voice that the students ___________ the
back _____________ the room could hardly hear her.
6. __________ the sake __________ the family, Mr. Cruz had to give up his
overseas job.
7. A lot of confusion has arisen ____________ connection ______ the
repair and repainting of the library.
8. ____________ behalf____________ the sophomore class, the officers
thanked the parents for their support of the school fair.
9. _____________ account ____________ the bad weather, many students
were late for their first class.
10. ___________far ___________ the officers know, they acted
____________accordance ____________school rules and regulations.

II.Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositional

phrases. Write your answer on the blank provided.

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1. ____________I had a happy childhood.

 On the whole
 In the whole
 By the whole
2. Can you help me _________________?

 in anyway
 any way
 in any way
3. She didn’t allow cancer to discourage her_______________, she began
to work twice as hard.

 On the contrary
 By the contrary
 In the contrary
4. ________________, we are impressed with her performance.

 In general
 On general
 By general
5. I am seeing him in May –________________, in June.
 rather
 or rather
 in rather

ADDITIONAL
ADDITIONALACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES

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 Prepositional phrases can be equivalent of adverbial clauses, especially
those phrases beginning with because of, in spite of, in case of.

In the following sentences , change the italicized clauses to

prepositional phrases.

1. Although he/she was absent for some time, he/she did very well in
his/her exams.
2. If the weather turns bad, the class outing will be postponed.
3. Although he/she has bright mind, he/she is not an outstanding student.
4. Because he/she exerted heroic efforts, he/she triumphed in the end.
5. Because he/she has an abiding faith in God and man, the hero/heroine
found fulfilment and happiness in the end.

II. Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositional phrases.

Write your answer on the space provided.

1. I would rather have coffee …………………… tea.

 instead of
 instead from
2. …………………… the rains, we went out.

 In spite of
 Despite of
 In spite
3. ……………………… fire, break glass to escape.

 In case of
 In case
 n case with
4. I am standing here ……………………… my friends.

 in behalf of
 on behalf of
 on behalf
5. We solved the problem …………………. a new device developed by our
engineers.

 by means of

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  by means
 by means to

Reference:

New Horizon in Learning English pages 239-245.

Prepared by:

Jennylyn O. Lopez , T-1

ANSWER KEY

WHAT I KNOW?

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 I. II.
1. By means of 1.a.
2. as well as 2.a
3. of 3. c.
4. to 4. b.
5. because of 5. a.
6.to
7. to
8. of
9. of
10. to

WHAT’S IN?

1. Because he/she is diligent, he/she gets very good grades.

Because of his/her diligence, he\she gets very good grades.

2. Although he/she is young, he/she is responsible.

In spite of his/her youngnes,(or despite of her/his youngness) he/she is

responsible.

3. Because he/she feel ill, he/she missed some important examination.

Because of his/her illness, he/she missed some important examination.

4. Although his/her family was poor, they managed to get an education.

Despite his/her family was poor; they managed to get an education.

5. If there is strike, the company will close up.

In case of a strike, the company will close up.

6. Because they found the city life difficult, the family had to return to the

country.

Because of the difficultness found in the city, the family had to return to

the country.

7. Although Professor Hammad looks very serious, he/she is really a

likeable person.

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 Despite of Professor Hammad’s very serious look, he/she is really a

likeable person.

8. If there is a cancellation, you will be informed immediately.

In case of cancellation, you will be informed immediately.

9. He/She was rewarded, because he/she was loyal to his,her boss.

Because of his/her loyalty to his/her boss, he/she was rewarded.

10. Although life is not always kind, it is worth living.

Despite of life’s unkindness, it is worth living.

WHAT’S NEW?

One (1)________of__________ the most interesting, if not the most

interesting happening in the life (2) ___________of________ an African boy (3)
_______when_________ he is married in his initiation (4)
____from_____________ his age-set. Initiation or puberty rites
(5)_______of_____ primitive societies consist (6)______of__________ severe
ordeals and complicated rituals (7) ____in________ which a boy moves from
childhood (8)_________to____ o manhood. Boys (9) ________from_______ 14
and 16 go through these rituals when there is a sufficient number (10)
______of_______ them in the village. (11) _____from___________successive
groups have been initiated (12) ______to_________a six-year period, a four-
year period is kept free, then initiations may begin again. Boys who have been
initiated together enjoy a life-long comradeship. The rites vary (13)
______in_____ tribe (14) ___to___tribe but they share some common
practices. (15) _________In______ the Nuer, the most outstanding feature (16)
______of________ the initiation is an operation consisting (17)__of___ six
long cuts (18) _______from_________ ear to ear across the forehead. As soon
as the operation I over, the boys observe certain taboos nd live (19)
______in_________ partial seclusion.

WHAT IS IT?

*Answers may vary

WHAT’S MORE?

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*Answers may vary

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

*Answers may vary.

WHAT I CAN DO?

*Answers may vary.

ASSESSMENT

1. Apart ____from________ his family, no one knows the athlete was sick
of an incurable disease.
2. We were late because just as we were _____on_____ the point
______of________leaving the house some callers arrived.
3. ______In_______ accordance ____with________ school rules, those late
for the flag raising ceremony were considered absent from their first
class.
4. All the rescue workers were given generous rewards _____in_____
return ___for_________ their efforts and personal sacrifice.
5. The teacher has such a soft voice that the students _____at______ the
back ______of_______ the room could hardly hear her.
6. _____For_____ the sake _____of_____ the family, Mr. Cruz had to give
up his overseas job.
7. A lot of confusion has arisen _______in_____ connection ___with___
the repair and repainting of the library.
8. _______On _____ behalf______of______ the sophomore class, the
officers thanked the parents for their support of the school fair.
9. ______On_______ account ________of____ the bad weather, many
students were late for their first class.
10. _____As______far _______as____ the officers know, they acted
_____in_______accordance ______with______school rules and
regulations.

II.

1. On the whole
2. In any way
3. On the contrary
4. In general
5. Or rather

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Although he/she was absent for some time, he/she did very well in
his/her exams.
Despite his/her absenteeism sometimes, He/she did very well in his/her
exams.
2. If the weather turns bad, the class outing will be postponed.
In case of the weather turns bad, the class outing will be postponed.
3. Although he/she has bright mind, he/she is not an outstanding student.
In spite of his/her bright mind, he/she is not an outstanding student.
4. Because he/she exerted heroic efforts, he/she triumphed in the end.
Because of his/her heroic efforts exerted, he/she triumphed in the end.
5. Because he/she has an abiding faith in God and man, the hero/heroine
found fulfilment and happiness in the end.
Because his/her faith in abiding God and man, the hero/heroine found
fulfilment and happiness in the end.

II.

1.instead of
2. in spite of
3. in case of
4. on behalf of
5. by means of

Prepared by:

Jennylyn O. Lopez , T-1

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