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In these next exercises, try to imagine that you are speaking to an older

person or that this is a formal situation. Practice the use of the honorifics po and
opo. Use the first two pairs as examples.

6. TANONG : Gusto po ba ninyo ng pie?
SAGOT : Opo, salamat po.

7. TANONG : Gusto po ba ninyo ng asukal?
SAGOT : Huwag na lang po.

8. TANONG : ___________________.

SAGOT : ___________________.

9. TANONG : Ilang kutsaritang asukal ang gusto ninyo?
How many teaspoons of sugar would you like?

SAGOT : Dalawang kutsarita. Salamat.

10. TANONG : Ilang kutsaritang asukal ang gusto mo?
SAGOT : ___________________.

Gramatika (Grammar)

Study the following new points about Filipino grammar.

I. The words “gusto” and “ayaw” and the marker “ni”
When using gusto and ayaw, the marker ni (used for proper nouns) is used
indicating that it is Clara who likes coffee.
Thus, we say, “Gusto ni Clara ng kape.”

Do not use the marker si. The sentence, “Gusto si Clara ng kape.” means