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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1
Context Clues

DepEd Competency:
EN8VC-Ia-8
 Learning Outcome:

As a Learner of this lecture, you are expected to:

a. identify the meaning of the words through context clues;

b. give examples of the different types of context clues, and

c. write a sentence using one or more context clues.

References:

 https://307020-srnhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/English-8-Module-1-1st-

Quarter.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0XhUO4N4TTPdUuoOo7u2-

VzxSR4jQkQpNlCgYgvDMmIJx6dgOIBIRw-Us.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTD6Iv0Yz4s.

 https://www.warrencountyschools.org/userfiles/1593/Context%20Clues%20multiple

%20choice%20exercise.pdf.

 https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/using-context-clues-with-literature/
 What I know
In your journey as a learner, have you heard of the expression Context Clues? The activity

that follows will serve as a pre-test to determine your knowledge about it. Your whole new

adventure starts here!

Choose the meaning of the underlined words using context clues. Write the letter of your

answer on your paper in the space provided.

_____1. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires home quarantine

and physical distancing.

A. curs B. disaster C. disease D. plague

_____2. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due to the COVID-19

pandemic; thus, in the meantime, this will be substituted with other learning

modalities.

A. common B. conservative C. modern D. seasonal

_____3. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face-to-face conduct of classes

is not allowed.

A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin

_____4. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.

A. communicative B. restrained C. reserved D. silent

_____5. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the Department of Education

will offer for this school year to avoid hampering the education of learners.

A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming

_____6. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.

A. carnivores B. herbivores C. hunters D. victims

_____7. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should
 possess especially during difficult and stressful times.

A. anxiety B. confusion C. imagination D. tranquility

_____8. The Education Week Celebration was spearheaded by the English Language

Department.

A. introduced B. Led C. Originated D. participated

_____9. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them at checkpoints.

A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible

_____10. It was a frigid night despite being in the summer season.

A. very cold B. very cozy C. very hot D. very warm

meaning of unfamiliar words.

Context clues consist of all words and phrases that are near a word. often, you can define words

based on the other words around them. if you're reading a lot of materials, you don't have time to

look up the individual words in the dictionary reading words in context helps ensure a high level

of focus, whereas breaking concentration to look up words is distracting.

Different types of Context Clues:

1. by DEFINITION the unfamiliar word is defined in a sentence.

Example:

A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and ancient tombs to

obtain valuable relics and artifacts.

(definition: a person who searches for treasures)

2. by SYNONYM a similar word is placed in the same sentence to know the meaning of the

unfamiliar word.

Example:

It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their fellowmen.

(synonym: pity)

3. by ANTONYM an opposite word is placed in the same sentence.

Example:

Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the only one who is portly.
 (antonym: thin)

4. by COMPARISON a similar word with the same meaning as the unfamiliar word is placed

with an object to be compared.

Example:

The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten fish.

(comparison: rotten fish)

5. by EXAMPLE samples are provided in the sentence to understand the meaning of the

unfamiliar word.

Example:

In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in amulets, such as the pearl of the crocodile,

the pearl of the ax, a bullet necklace, and a bag of herbs to protect them from harm.

(example: the pearl of the crocodile, the pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, bag of herbs)

6. by EXPLANATION a description is given to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

Example:

Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he should have done as part of his

responsibilities.

(explanation: house rules that he should have done)

7. by CAUSE-EFFECT the meaning of the difficult word depends on the cause-effect

relationship of other words as expressed in the sentence.

Example:

Since only a few followed the wearing of face mask, it was made mandatory by the government.

(cause: only a few followed the wearing of face mask)

8. by LIST or SERIES of clues to understand the meaning of the unknown word, it is included in

a series of words given in a sentence

Example:
 After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets plastic bottles, and

food wrappings.

(list: souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets, plastic bottles, food wrappings)

9. by INFERENCE to understand the meaning of the unknown word, one has to make a guess

based on the description given in the sentence.

Example:

When one shows belligerence, harsh words, disruptive actions, and offensive behaviors can be

observed.

(description: harsh words, disruptive action, offensive behavior).

Video Lesson Link: https://youtu.be/PtAmdTafJ6I

Direction: Context clues are hints in the writing that help you figure out what a word

means. Each example below has hints within the passage or sentence to help you figure out

the meaning of the word. Read each question carefully and encircle in the correct answer

on your scantron. The word you are defining is in bold.

1. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!

Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?

a. reduce b. follow c. behind d. buy

2. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in

order to succeed.

Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?

a. family b. useful c. dangerous d. secret

3. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the

infection's attempt to spread.

What does “inhibit” mean?

a. live in a certain place b. block or slow down

c. itch or burn d. help to do something important

4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

What does “esteemed” mean?

a. held over boiling water b. very old

5. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The

Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined

and brave group of settlers.

A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.

a. tickle b. amuse c. lose or misplace d. frighten or intimidate

6. The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with

them for the voyage as the “Strangers.”

In this context, “original” means _______.

a. one of a kind b. first c. humorous d. musical

7. The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much

discussion, they came together and signed the Mayflower Compact.

The Compact was _______.

a. a container for makeup b. a small item

c. a machine used for mashing corn d. an agreement

8. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native

Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag

Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe.

To encounter, is to _______.

a. meet b. note how many

9. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young

deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.

In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.

a. very cold b. visible c. not moving d. not melted

10. Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to

Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child

during this season.

What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?

a. stands up straight b. peeks at present

c. drinks too much egg nog d. goes back to being what he was
 Activity 2: Web it!

Direction: List down the key ideas of Context Clues. For you to be able to answer them you need

to watch this video clip that is provided. Access this video by searching the name on YouTube or

by using this link: https://youtu.be/MTD6Iv0Yz4s

Assess your learning progress by completing the following statements.

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2. I have realized that ___________________________________________________________

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