This recipe is for pineapple chicken. It includes marinating chicken pieces in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, bay leaf and garlic for at least 30 minutes. The chicken is then pan fried until golden brown. The browned chicken is simmered in a skillet with the reserved marinade and water for 15 minutes, until tender. Pineapple tidbits are then added and cooked for a couple more minutes, before serving over steamed rice.

2. Infer Meaning of
Borrowed Words and
Content Specific
Terms Using Context
Clues

3. • 2 lbs chicken pieces of your choice
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ cup water plus more as needed
• 1 can pineapple tidbits drained
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4. 1. In a large bowl, combine together, the chicken,
vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, bay leaf and garlic. Cover
and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain well and
reserve marinade. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper
towels.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Pan
fry chicken, in batches, until golden brown.
3. In a large skillet, combine browned chicken,
reserved marinade and water. Bring to a boil over
medium high heat then reduce heat to medium. Cover
and let simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is
tender, adding more water as needed.
4. Stir in pineapple and cook for a couple more
minutes. .
5. Serve with steamed rice.
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5. COMPREHENSION
C H E C K

6. 1. What is the name of the recipe?
2. What are the ingredients?
3. What are the highlighted words?
4. Can you infer the meaning of these words
without grabbing a dictionary for its meaning?
Why? Why not?
Are you ready?
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7. Context Clues
Context clues are hints that an
author gives to help define a
difficult or unusual word within a
book.
Meaning of difficult words can be unlocked by:

8. 4 Types of Context Clues
SYNONYM ANTONYM
DEFINITION OR
EXPLANATION EXAMPLE

9. SYNONYMS
Synonyms are words that have similar, or have a related
meaning, to another word.
Example:
Rodrigo Roa Duterte, our President is highly intelligent, he
strategized solutions to fight Covid 19 pandemic. He is actually
very savvy and smart.

10. The beach was cover with debris like paper and cans,
and the children picked up all the trash.
SYNONYMS

11. ANTONYMS
Antonyms are that have contrasting, or opposite ,
meanings.
Example:
My cook is a bird drain, she prepares simple menu
unlike the chefs of famous hotels who can make their
own sumptuous and nutritious recipe. They are very
savvy.

12. DEFINITION/EXPLANATION
A statement made to clarify something and make it
understandable.
Example:
The 21st century learner must be a technology savvy, is
knowledgeable or has an advanced skill in technology and
computer for career advancement.

13. EXAMPLE
Specific examples are used to define the term.
Example:
Pastry like doughnuts, muffins, pie and
maple are best for dessert.

14. Instruction: Identify the clues that will give the meaning of the word/s in bold-faced.
1. The spaghettisauce splattered and scattered all over the stove because it was meant to
simmer not boil.
2. I have a recipe of chocolate cake. Imade this procedure to add a little twist.
3. Tenderize the meat in the pressure cooker. I don’t like it tough because it’s difficult to chew.
4. After cooking the noodles, drain to remove the excess before adding the sauce.
5. Pour over the marinade into the chicken cuts. This mixture of vinegar, spices and herbs
enhances the aromatic flavor of the dish.

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In ½ crosswise, read each question
CAREFULLY and write the letter of the
correct answer on your paper.
1.No matter where you go, the Internet
is following you. Almost every portable
device is being made with an Internet
connection. Most new TVs and many
other appliances come with Internet
connections as well. The Internet is
truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. it causes rashes

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2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash
behavior. You really hurt your chances of
winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
3. Some people are always bashing the
president just like others bashed the one
before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone
could find something to praise him for, at least
once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above
selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate

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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
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that
people can keep more of the money they
earn, it will be an incentive for them to work
harder.What is the meaning of “incentive”?
__________.
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job

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