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SAGOT : ___________________.

Dagdag na Bokabolaryo

Mga Pang-uri na Naglalarawan sa Tao (Adjectives that Describe a Person)

Review the adjectives referring to people that you learned earlier. Then, study the
additional adjectives below. Remember that it is usually easier to remember
adjectives if you pair contrasting ones. Write at least five sentences using these
adjectives. Use the sentences for the first adjective as an example. Remember to
use the markers si (for proper nouns) and ang (for nouns).
Maganda Beautiful

Maganda si Maxine.
Maganda ang kapatid ko.

Pangit/Hindi Maganda Ugly
Payat Thin

Mataba Fat
Matalino Intelligent

Mabait Kind/Nice
Masipag Industrious
Masungit Grouchy

Madaldal Talkative
Masayahin Always happy

Malungkutin Always sad
Masakitin Sickly

Dagdag-Aral

Paggamit ng mga Numero Para sa Paglalarawan ng Pamilya (Using Numbers
to Talk about the Family)

Review your numbers to ask and answer questions about your family. Use the first
questions and answers as a guide. Individual learners should write down at least
three questions and answers. Classroom learners should ask each other questions.
Note that more than one answer is possible.
(Note the use of the linker na as relative pronoun. This has been discussed