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Determine the meaning of words and
expressions that reflect the local culture by
noting context clues EN8V-If-6
What are …?
CONTEXT CLUES
are words and sentences that
surround unfamiliar word and
help explain the word’s
meaning.
What are …?
CONTEXT CLUES
words that appear in sentences to help
understand the meanings of difficult words
hints found in a sentence, paragraph, or passa
at a reader can use to understand the meanings
new or unfamiliar words
EXAMPLE:
Which word has the same meaning with the underlined word?
Sunlight can’t shine through opaque objects like brick walls and
wooden doors.
A. thin C. transparent
B. clear D. thick
Different Types of Context Clues
Different Types of Context Clues
CLUE (signal words)
yet, but, however, although, otherwise, unless,
instead of, while, unlike, on the contrary
Different Types of Context Clues
Different Types of Context Clues
7. Cause-Effect Example:
Since only few followed the wearing of face mask, it
the meaning of the difficult word depends was made mandatory by the government.
on the cause –effect relationship of other
words expressed in the sentence (explanation: only few followed the wearing of face
mask)
Different Types of Context Clues
Example:
8. List or Series of Clues
to understand the meaning of the unknown After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir
programs, flyers, leaflets, plastic bottles, and wood
word, it is included in a series of words given
wrappings.
in a sentence
(list: souvenir program, flyers, leaflets, plastic
bottles, food wrappings)
Example:
When one shows belligerence, harsh words,
9. Inference disruptive actions, and offensive behaviors can be
observed.
to understand the meaning of the unknown
(description :harsh words, disruptive, offensive
word, one has to make a guess based on the
behaviors )
description given in the sentence
Exercis
es
Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
word, and identify the type of context clue used.
1.
List or Series of
clues
2.
Antonym
3.
Synonym
4.
Definition
Read and figure out the meaning of each italicized words
using context clues. Write the letter of your answer on your
paper.
1. In the Tower of the Great Bell: now the mallet is lifted to
smite the lips of the metal monster-the vast lips
inscribed with Buddhist texts.
A. an ax B. a saw C. a knife D. a hammer
2. To smite is to ___________.
A. caress B. cut C. hit D. touch
All the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves of the green
roofs shiver to the tips of their gilded tails under that deep
wave sound.
3. To shiver is to ___________.
A. fall on one’s knees
B. be vanished forever
C. tremble at the loud sound
D. be destroyed by the gilded tails
All the green-and-gold tiles of the temple are vibrating; the
wooden golden fish above them are writhing against the
sky.
4. Writhing means________.
A. hanging B. leading C. pointing D. twisting
Therefore, the worthy mandarin Kouan-Yu assembled the
master-molders and the renowned bell smiths of the
empire, and all men of great repute and cunning in foundry
work.
5. Cunning means ______________.
A. expert B. innocent C. master D. skillful
6. Foundry means ________________.
A. factory B. farm C. market D. garden
Therefore, the molds had to be once more prepared, and
the fires, rekindled, and the metal remelted, and all work
tediously, and toilsomely repeated
7. Rekindled means _____________.
A. lighted again
B. fueled again
C. stopped the fire
D. set on fire again
8. Toilsomely means ____________.
A. hard B. lightly C. mindfully D. slowly
“Gold and brass will never meet in wedlock, silver, and iron
never will embrace, until the flesh of a maiden be melted in
the crucible; until the blood of a virgin be mixed with the
metals in their fusion.”
9. What does the statement mean?
A. Gold, brass, silver and iron will fuse when mixed with
blood
B. The blood of a virgin maiden is made up of gold, brass,
silver, and iron.
C. Gold, brass, silver, and iron will fuse when mixed with
the blood of a virgin.
D. Gold, brass, silver, and iron will never be fused together
by a virgin maiden
10. Leaped means ____________.
A. jumped B. ran C. skipped D. squatted
Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
word, and identify the type of context clue used.
A. pity B. care C. Worried D. lonely
Answer: A-synonym
1. Rena shouts continuously, or all the time, and it makes me
uncomfortable.
A. sorry B. always C. frequently D. unceasingly
2. Her voice is inaudible, no one could heart it.
B. soft B. noisy C. unheard D. loud
3. Jhonthan is gregarious unlike his shy brother.
A. introvert B. loner C. shy D. sociable
4. Mammals, including elephants, horse, and carabaos, are helpful
animals.
A. breastfeeding animals C. cold blooded animals
B. Laying soft-shelled eggs D. warm blooded egg-laying
animals
4. The government has implemented the community quarantine
because experts want to slow down the increase in number of
Covid-19 cases.
C. combine B. free C. involve D. isolation
5. Jonna is fond of mountain escapade the same way with Patrick
who goes on beach adventure.
D. to avoid B. to elude C. to explore D. to shun
6. I wish I had earplugs to avoid the monkey’s vociferous noise.
A. silent B. loud C. hushed D. still
7. The painting was polychromatic, multicolored, vivid and
colorful.
A. only one color can be seen C. dull in color
B. two or more can be seen D. plain in color
8. His emaciation, that is his skeleton-like appearance was
frightening to see.
C. healthy B. weak C. strong D. fat
9. The manager felt remorse, or shame, for hiring some unskillful
workers.
D. sorry B. happy C. gladly D. satisfied
10. The feral cat would scratch the wall, unlike the friendly cat.
A. tamed b. wild C. domestic D. trained
Directions: Copy each item carefully and use
your notebook to write your answers. Use
context clues from the sentence to choose
the correct meaning of the underlined
word. Choose the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.
1. Unlike my frugal parents, I do not
clip coupons.
a. careful c. fruity
b. thrifty d. wasteful
2. Which type of context clue hints at the word's
meaning?
Jane was frugal with her money, but when it
came to her family, she was generous.
a. inference b. definition c. antonym
d. example
3. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
word.
It was extremely a savage summer with this
pandemic.
b. terrible b. great c. tame d. gentle
4. Choose the correct meaning of the
underlined word.
Regular exercise is beneficial, but too much
exercise is not good for you.
a. harmful b. pleasant c. helpful d.
bad
5. Which type of context clue hints at the
word's meaning?
Dave is completely affable. In fact, he reminds
me of Mrs. Martinez, do you still remember
how kind she was?
