Expressing Emotional Responses Using a Range of Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

Expressing Emotional Responses Using a Range of Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

by Jennifer Rasay

​QUARTER I - MODULE 5

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

​Use a range of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to convey emotional response or reactions to an issue to persuade.

Objectives:

​As a learner of this module, you are expected to:

• ​ identify the appropriate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs used in conveying emotions and opinions for persuasion;

• use appropriate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in expressing emotions and opinions for persuasion;

• appreciate the importance of conveying emotional response or reaction to an issue for persuasion; and

• write a persuasive paragraph using verbs, adjectives, and adverbs

LESSON 1​

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Using Verbs to Express Emotional Responses

Multiple Choice

MEASURE UP:  

Instead of wasting your time playing mobile games, you ___________ read and study your lessons if you don’t want to fail your exams.

• could

• should

•  had better

• ought to

Multiple Choice

Which among the sentences uses a linking verb that helps express an opinion?

• You are brave enough to tell what you truly feel

• You should talk to a guidance counselor when you feel sad.

• You made the right decision in sharing your problems to me.

• You do know that your parents can help you in times of need.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of an adjective?

• It is a word that expresses a state of being.

• It is a word that expresses a strong obligation.

• It is a word that describes nouns and pronouns.

• It is a word that describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

​Read the dialogue between Noel and Nanay. Notice the underlined words.

​The underlined words are used to highlight emotions and opinions. These words are called verbs.

​1. I am afraid that you will get sick. Besides that, we are still under ECQ.

​(In the first sentence, the verb am is used to tell that the speaker is afraid on the possibility of the person getting sick. Stating a feeling helps in persuading someone.)

​2. Unfortunately, with this pandemic, I think you better stay home.

(The verb think is used to state the strong belief of the speaker towards an existing fact. Stating a belief with a strong point is a way in convincing someone.)

​Sample Sentences Taken from the Dialogue:

​3. No, Noel. I strongly disagree. You should follow what I tell you. (The verb disagree states the stand of the speaker. Emphasizing a stand is a good way in influencing someone to agree with your ideas.)

​4. Nanay, I want to go outside. I already missed playing with my friends. (The verb want states the desire of the speaker to go outside. Expressing a desire is a way to tell someone what you would like to happen.

Fill in the Blanks

Pick the linking verb used in the sentence.

 I am happy to help the front liners by simply staying indoors.

Fill in the Blanks

Pick the linking verb

I disagree that parents should not limit their children’s use of gadgets.

Fill in the Blanks

Pick the modal Verb

You are stressed with your work. You should take a break.

Fill in the Blanks

Depression: Not A Joke

All of us may feel a little sad and pessimistic (thinking negatively) sometimes. However, if we 1. ______ these emotions all the time, it 2. ______ not anymore a simple sadness. It is already a sign of depression. Depression 3. _____ be taken seriously since it can lead to suicides. What should we do if we see the above symptoms in our family? It is best that we help them seek professional help. Medical professionals suggest that a depressed person 4. _______ see a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a doctor who treats and cures illnesses of the mind. We, as family members, can also help. We 5. _______ spend time talking to them, letting them feel that we are there to support them. In this way, they will feel that they are not alone.

Open Ended

Express your emotion with our condition by writing a single sentence using either linking or modal verb.

LESSON 2​

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Using Adjectives to Express Emotional Responses

​ADJECTIVES SHOWING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

​Take a look at how these adjectives are used in sentences to convey emotions.

​1. As your friend, I will be delighted if you share your problems to me. (In this sentence, the word delighted describes the positive feeling of the person about being able to listen to his or her friend’s problems.)

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2. Some teenagers are regretful that they were not able to spend time with their friends before the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).

(The word regretful emphasizes the teenagers’ negative emotion on not being able to be with their friends before the ECQ.

Multiple Choice

Read each sentence and choose the best adjective that fits the sentence. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

The best way to be ______ is by being contented.

• happy

• delighted

• excited

Multiple Choice

Read each sentence and choose the best adjective that fits the sentence. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

Saying _____ words to children is not good.

• insignificant 

• harsh

• worst

Multiple Choice

Read each sentence and choose the best adjective that fits the sentence. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

Young people feel ____ to be with their parents.

• satisfied / secured /

• secured

• better

Open Ended

Express what you feel about the your family in  2 – 3 sentences using adjectives.

LESSON 3​

Using Adverbs to Express Emotional Responses

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​ADVERBS OF OPINION

​This type of adverbs emphasizes the intensity of your stand or opinion. They help clarify your belief about a certain issue.

​The following are the commonly used adverbs of opinion:

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Take note how the adverb above isused in the following sentence:

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Honestly, my eyes hurt from watching TV. I should take a break.

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(The word honestly emphasizes the truthfulness of the emotion of the speaker that his or her eyes hurt. The adverb is placed at the beginning of the sentence. This means that they can be placed at the beginning of sentences and are followed with a comma.)

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Take note how the adverb above isused in the following sentence:

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We definitely need to follow the rules implemented during the pandemic.

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(The word definitely emphasizes the stand of the speaker that he or she is certain that the rules must be followed. The adverb definitely is placed before the verb need. This means that they can also be placed before the main verb.

​You probably never met a person who truly knows everything. One person can’t be knowledgeable about all things. You surely need others to help you understand yourself and the world. Hence, sharing ideas with other people is important. This can actually help you enrich your knowledge. But, you also need to remember that you have to be open-minded and respectful to the ideas shared to you. Being able to objectively understand the thoughts and emotions of other people is a good way to improve yourself.

​Observe how the adverbs are used in the paragraph. How did the writer used them.

Take note how the adverb above isused in the following sentence:

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Juan is kind and helpful to his classmates. Without a doubt, all of them like him.

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(The phrase without a doubt shows the firm feelings of the speaker that the classmates of Juan like him. The phrase is placed at the beginning of the sentence. This means that they are usually placed at the beginning of a sentence and followed by a comma.)

Fill in the Blanks

the firemen responded immediately and saved the family from the burning house. ((Hint: Owing to good luck or favor)

Fill in the Blanks

many parents are happy that their children are helping with the household chores. (being honest)

Fill in the Blanks

I do believe that in prayers we can find peace. (in a personal way)

Open Ended

Write 3-5 sentences on "BEING PRODUCTIVE AT HOME"  using adverbs of opinion.