General and Specific Statements

General and Specific Statements

By Bethel Joy Tendras

1. define general statement and specific statement; and

OBJECTIVES:

2. distinguish between general and specific statements.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a general statement?

• Potted red roses are neatly arranged in a corner.

• White and blue orchids hang from branches of a tree.

• The flowers in the garden are blooming now.

• Sunflowers greet the visitors at the garden’s entrance.

Multiple Choice

Which one is NOT a specific statement?

• The teacher bought school supplies for her pupils.

• Rica got a pencil case.

• Lino received ballpens and pad paper.

• Andrew has a ruler and a box of crayons.

Multiple Choice

Ronnie shopped at the mall. Which specific statement below does not support the given general statement?

• He bought a pair of shoes.

• He watched an animated movie.

• He chose a yellow shirt at the children’s section.

• He spent P200 for a hat.

Multiple Choice

What could be the specific statement for this general statement? We go to the park regularly.

• Nico and I go to the park regularly.

• Nico and I go to the park every Sunday.

• Nico and I go to the Marikina River Park regularly.

• Nico and I go to the Marikina River Park every Sunday.

Multiple Choice

Identify the general statement in the paragraph?

(1) Rolly wakes up early and makes his bed. (2) He helps his parents in the household chores. (3) He also takes care of his younger sister when his parents are at work. (4) Indeed, Rolly is a dependable boy.

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Big idea refers to something that requires details for it to be easily understood, while small idea is a specific detail that may explain what a particular big idea is all about.

Example:
big idea: animal

small ideas:
dog, cat, tiger, lion, zebra

Multiple Choice

Identify the big idea from a series of ideas given in each item.

• triangle

• square

• shapes

• rectangle

Multiple Choice

Identify the big idea from a series of ideas given in each item.

• musical instruments

• guitar

• piano

• flute

Multiple Choice

Identify the big idea from a series of ideas given in each item.

• singing

• reading

• writing

• hobbies

Multiple Choice

Identify the small ideas that tell what the following big ideas are all about.

household chores

• playing

  biking

  swimming

• jogging

  walking

  running

• selling

  teaching

  coaching

• cleaning

  washing

  cooking

Multiple Choice

Identify the small ideas that tell what the following big ideas are all about.

primary colors

• green

  white

  black

• red

  blue

  yellow

• orange

  pink

  purple

• brown

  gray

  blue

Multiple Choice

Give the meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.

The teacher involved the pupils in processing the results of the experiment.

• making things worse

• making things confusing

• making things clear and easy to understand

• making things available for the good of everyone

Multiple Choice

Give the meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.

My father patiently waited for two hours before he had his regular checkup done.

• sadly

• angrily

• noisily

• calmly

Our teacher in English is a very nice lady. She is Ms. Dolores Almazan, who always has a ready smile every time she comes to class. She goes around the room and makes everyone comfortable before she starts the day’s lesson. She talks in a clear, soft voice when she discusses the lesson and gives instructions during group activities. When she notices that some pupils find it hard to understand the task, she patiently takes time to explain it further. Her sweet smile when processing group outputs simply makes the activity more enjoyable. No wonder all of us like her.

Open Ended

What does the teacher do when she notices that some pupils can’t seem to understand the lesson/task?What qualities do you look for in a teacher?

Open Ended

What should the pupils to learn in school?

​Our teacher in English is a very nice lady.

• This is a general statement.

• and what makes her a very nice lady

• it does not say who specifically is being referred to

​Specific statements

• statements tell who the lady is

• explain why she is considered a very nice teacher

General statement

• called the topic sentence

• the focus of the paragraph from which other sentences are very much related to it

Specific statements

• are considered the supporting details

• the general statement precise and easier to understand

Ms. Almazan always has a ready smile every time she comes to class.

General Statement

Our teacher in English is a very nice lady.

She talks in a clear, soft voice when discussing the lesson and giving group activity.

When her pupils find it hard to understand the lesson, she explains it further.

Specific statements that support the general statement.

She makes everyone comfortable before she starts the lesson.

The girl loves reading short stories.

• Ana loves reading horror stories.

• Rica loves reading fairy tales.

• Andrea loves reading humorous stories.

• Nenita loves reading detective stories.

Andrew is a responsible boy

• Andrew does the cleaning of the kitchen every day.

• Andrew sticks to his schedule in studying his lessons.

• Andrew takes care of his younger sister while his parents are at work.

• Andrew helps his younger sister with her homework in English.

Andrew is a responsible boy. He does the cleaning of the kitchen every day. Even if he is busy, he sticks to his schedule in studying his lessons. When his parents are at work, he takes care of his younger sister. He also helps her younger sister with her homework in English. What he does each day truly makes his parents happy.

Multiple Choice

My friends visited their relatives in the province.

• General Statement

• Specific Statement

Multiple Choice

Cora and Dianne stayed with their grandparents in Pampanga.

• General Statement

• Specific Statement

Multiple Choice

They harvested fruits and vegetables in the farm.

• General Statement

• Specific Statement

Multiple Choice

Nico packed the green mangoes in a crate.

• General Statement

• Specific Statement

Multiple Choice

Ronnie placed carrots and potatoes in a sack.

• General Statement

• Specific Statement

Give one specific statement for each of the following general statements.

Example:
General Statement:
Rolly is a very good singer.

Specific Statement:
Rolly won first place in the National Singing Contest.

Open Ended

The boy likes playing computer games.

Open Ended

We plant vegetables in the yard.

Open Ended

Michelle excels in sports.

Open Ended

My best friend has pets.

Open Ended

My mother prepares delicious food on my birthday.

Study each sentences. Write on your paper GS if the statement is general and SS if it is specific.

Read each situation / question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

What makes a statement specific?

• It presents big ideas.

• It supports and explains big ideas.

• It covers groups of people, ideas, and events.

• It expresses broad characteristics of something.

Multiple Choice

What is another word for general statement in a paragraph?

• concluding statement

• supporting detail

• middle sentence

• topic sentence

Multiple Choice

What is another term for specific statement in a paragraph?

• concluding statement

• supporting detail

• topic sentence

• main idea

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a specific statement?

• Eula enjoys playing chess.

• Elmer prefers badminton.

• Erica likes volleyball.

• Efren loves sports.

Multiple Choice

Allan is an honest pupil. Which specific statement supports that general statement?

• He volunteers to empty the garbage can.

• He works without being told.

• He returns borrowed things.

• He waters the plants.

Multiple Choice

What general statement can be supported by the following specific statements?

-She plants vegetables in the backyard.

- She fills the front yard with flowering plants.

-She reserves enough space for herbal plants.

• Mother sells fruits and vegetables.

• Mother waters the plants daily.

• Mother works hard every day.

• Mother loves gardening.

Multiple Choice

1. The sun is the center of our solar system. 2. It is the closest star to Earth. 3. It is a very big ball of hot gases. 4. The light from the sun sustains life to all living creatures.

What is the paragraph mainly about?

• the living creatures

• the solar system

• the earth

• the sun

Multiple Choice

The sun is the center of our solar system. 2. It is the closest star to Earth. 3. It is a very big ball of hot gases. 4. The light from the sun sustains life to all living creatures.

Which one is the general statement or topic sentence?

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Multiple Choice

The sun is the center of our solar system. 2. It is the closest star to Earth. 3. It is a very big ball of hot gases. 4. The light from the sun sustains life to all living creatures.

Which specific statement tells that people, plants, animals and other organisms benefit from the heat of the sun?

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4