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Sabihin mo ang sagot sa tanong ni Maria sa silid-aralan.
Say the answer to Maria's question in the classroom.
Nasa ilalim ng lamesa ang sapatos ni Maria.
Maria's shoes are under the table.
Magkita tayo sa bahay ni Ana mamaya.
Let us meet at Ana's house later.
Maliit ang bahay ni Ana.
Ana's house is small.
Maluwag ang kwarto ni Liza pero maliit ang sala nila.
Liza's bedroom is spacious but their living room is small.
Oo, may kanin pa, pero dalhin mo ito sa kwarto ni Maria.
Yes, there is still rice, but bring it to Maria's bedroom.
Ang gustong kainin ni Ana ay itlog at tinapay.
What Ana wants to eat is eggs and bread.
Mamaya, puntahan natin ang bahay ni Juan.
Later, let us go to Juan's house.
Minsan, nanonood sila ni Tatay ng pelikula sa sala pagkatapos ng hapunan.
Sometimes, he and Father watch a movie in the living room after dinner.
Mas gusto ni Tatay ang pelikula, pero mas gusto ni Nanay ang balita sa telebisyon.
My father prefers movies, but my mother prefers the news on television.
Nakikita mo ba ang larawan ni Ate sa likod ng pinto sa kwarto?
Do you see my older sister's picture behind the door in the bedroom?
Naglakad kami mula sa istasyon hanggang sa bukid ni Lolo ngayong hapon.
We walked from the station to Grandfather’s farm this afternoon.
Tahimik sa bukid ni Lolo, pero maingay sa loob ng lungsod.
It is quiet at Grandfather’s farm, but noisy inside the city.
Mahaba ang buhok ni Liza, pero ayaw pa niyang magpagupit.
Liza’s hair is long, but she still does not want to get a haircut.
Bumisita ako sa bahay ni Ana kahapon.
I visited Ana's house yesterday.
May bagong kumot sa kwarto ni Maria.
There is a new blanket in Maria's bedroom.
Pakiabot po ang unan ni Lola at ang kumot niya.
Please pass Grandmother's pillow and her blanket.
Nasa banyo ang sabon at sipilyo ni Pedro.
Pedro's soap and toothbrush are in the bathroom.
Dalhin mo ang kumot sa kwarto ni Lola.
Bring the blanket to Grandmother's bedroom.
Nasa pitaka ko ang reseta ni Lola.
Grandmother's prescription is in my wallet.
May bagong unan sa kwarto ni Maria.
There is a new pillow in Maria's bedroom.
Nasa tabi ng sipilyo ang sabon ni Maria.
Maria's soap is beside the toothbrush.
Wala ang isang kopya ng dokumento ni Maria sa opisina.
One copy of Maria’s document is missing from the office.
Sabi ni Pedro, malinaw raw ang email ng guro kahit mabagal ang internet.
Pedro said that the teacher’s email is clear even though the internet is slow.
Mahalaga ang pagbalik ni Kuya sa probinsya.
My older brother’s return to the province is important.
Mataas ang marka ni Liza sa pagsusulit dahil ginagawa niya ang takdang-aralin gabi-gabi.
Liza’s grade on the exam is high because she does her homework every night.
Sa baso ko may malamig na tubig, pero sa tasa ni Maria may kape na may asukal.
In my glass there is cold water, but in Maria’s cup there is coffee with sugar.
Nasa kahon pa rin ang palda ni Ana, kaya hindi pa niya ito maisusuot sa bakasyon.
Ana’s skirt is still in the box, so she still cannot wear it on vacation.
Ilagay mo ang suklay sa bag ni Maria para makapaghanda siya bago magsuot ng palda.
Put the comb in Maria’s bag so she can get ready before putting on a skirt.
Nakasara ang bag ni Liza, pero nasa labas ang panyo at suklay niya.
Liza’s bag is closed, but her handkerchief and comb are outside it.
Nakasabit pa sa silya ang palda ni Ana, at nasa tabi nito ang malinis na medyas.
Ana’s skirt is still hanging on the chair, and the clean socks are beside it.
Nakalagay ang reseta ni Lola sa lamesa sa tabi ng pitaka.
Grandmother’s prescription is placed on the table beside the wallet.
Sa pagdating ni Tatay, magsisimula na tayo.
Upon Father’s arrival, we will begin.
Dumaan ka muna sa bahay ni Juan bago umuwi.
Stop by Juan's house before going home.
Nasa aparador ang malinis na damit, pero ang pantalon ni Ana ay kailangan pang plantsahin.
The clean clothes are in the cabinet, but Ana's pants still need to be ironed.
Naroon sa aparador ang pantalon ni Ana pagkatapos plantsahin.
Ana's pants are over there in the cabinet after being ironed.
Nasa tabi ng pinto ang bisikleta ni Ana.
Ana's bicycle is beside the door.
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