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Bokabolaryo (Vocabulary)


            Study the following words and how they were used in the dialogue you just read.

                 Naman                     an expression used here to mean also or too
                 Ito                       this

                 Kaklase                   classmate
                 Ginang (Gng.)             Mrs.
                 Rin/din                   too; also



             Mga Dagdag Na Bokabolaryo (Additional Vocabulary)


            Study the following pronouns as well as additional words that can help you form

            new sentences.
                                                      Plural Pronouns:
                 Kami        We (exclusive, not including the person/s being addressed)
                 Tayo        We (inclusive, including the person/s being addressed)
                 Kayo        You (plural)
                 Sila        They
                 Namin       Ours (exclusive, not including the person/s being addressed)

                 Natin       Ours (inclusive, including the person/s being addressed)
                 Nila        Their
                                                     Additional Words:
                 Sina        Plural marker for personal names
                 Mga         Used for the plural form; equivalent to the letter "s" added to the word
                             in English; always comes before the word

                 At          And; used as a linker
                 Binibini Miss
                 (Bb.)
                 Tao/MgaPerson/People
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