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Mga Pangungusap

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Gawain (Role-play)

Review the questions, answers, and sentences you have written. Then, using the
dialogue you have learned as a guide, do role-plays with your partner. Classroom
learners can work in pairs or small groups while individual learners should write
down the dialogue.

Gramatika

Study the information below to improve your Filipino grammar skills.

I. Naka and Nakapag- affixes
When attached to a root word, naka and nakapag- affixes indicate the meaning
“have been able to.” Here are some examples:

Root word Completed Incompleted Contemplative
Punta Nakapunta Nakapupunta Makapupunta
Nakapag- Nakapag- Makapag-
Reserba
reserba rereserba rereserba

II. Bago and Pagkatapos (Before and after)
The words bago (before) and pagkatapos (after) can be useful in making

compound sentences. For example: