16. Directions: Draw a line that connects the
expression to its visual representation.
1. Let’s eat grandma!
2. Let’s eat, grandma!
17.
18.
19. 1. Speaking rudely to Allesandra was a rash decision. You
hurt her more with your words than the fact that you
cheated on her.
In the sentence above, what is the meaning of the word,
rash?
a. An irritated or swollen skin.
b. A type of water wear made of spandex.
c. Something done or said without thinking.
d. Something that has bristles or wire.
20. 2. Filipinos are known to be Jack of all trades. Filipino workers
can do a bit of everything.
In the sentence above, what is the meaning of the phrase,
Jack of all trades?
a. A traditional playing card that features a man in a dress.
b. A complement for someone who is good at fixing things.
c. A children's toy that outwardly consists of a box with a
crank.
d. A mechanical lifting device used to apply great forces or lift
heavy loads.
21. 3. 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
22. 4. 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
23. 5. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire
neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. An intruder is
someone who intrudes.
To intrude is to __________.
A. paint or repair old buildings
B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet
C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong
D. be very noisy
24.
25.
26. What are the three types of Context
Clues mentioned in your Module?
Explain each one briefly.
28. Frogs
Ponds, lakes, and wet ditches are good environments to find
frogs. These amphibians need to live near water to keep their
smooth skin moist. Frogs are resilient animals and can survive
some really tough environmental conditions, but they protect
themselves by burrowing under leaves or deep in moist soil. Some
unusual things have been said about frogs. Fairytales tell of
witches brewing potions with frogs, turning people into frogs and
princesses kissing frogs and hoping that one will turn into a
handsome prince!
29. Frogs
Many believe that touching a frog will give you warts, but all
of these ideas are just stories and myths.
One thing that sounds fictitious but is actually true, is
stories of frozen frogs coming back to life. Since frogs live near
water, it makes sense that, in cold weather, the water they live
near may freeze. Sometimes the frogs freeze too. But nature
created a solution to this problem. Frogs have a high amount
of glucose in their organs that acts like anti-freeze.
30. Frogs
This substance is essential. Without it, their organs would
freeze completely and the frogs would perish. Glucose keeps
frogs from dying from cold temperatures. So, as the weather
warms and the frogs begin to thaw, their hearts begin to beat
and their lungs breathe again. Nature is amazing!
31. 1. If you want to find a frog, where is a good place to
look for them?
2. How do frogs protect themselves?
3. What are two unusual ways that fairytales use frogs?
4. Does touching a frog give you warts?
5. What can happen to frogs when the temperature is
very cold?
32. 1. Resilient means:
a. jumpy
b. able to recover from something difficult
c. slimy
d. able to leap long distances
What is the context clue?
33. 2. Fictitious means:
a. true
b. rude
c. encouraging
d. false or made-up
What is the context clue?
34. 3. Solution means:
a. similar
b. fever
c. answer
d. problem
What is the context clue?
35. 4. Essential means:
a. describes something that you must have
b. useful but not always needed
c. poisonous
d. hard to get
What is the context clue?
36. 5. Perish means:
a. die
b. starve
c. lose the ability to jump
d. survive
What is the context clue?
37.
38. Definition or Explanation Clues
-a word's or phrase's meaning is explained
immediately after its use.
Example: According to the Korean Culture, an
Oppa is a title used by a female for their older
brother or older male. Nowadays, Pinays often call
their bias Oppa because they find them cute.
39. Definition or Explanation Clues
-a word's or phrase's meaning is explained
immediately after its use.
Example: The manager wanted a weekly
inspection, which is a methodical examination of
all the equipment.
40. Restatement/Synonym Clues
- a hard word or phrase is said in a simple way.
Example: A junior high school’s annual
promenade is scheduled a week after the fourth
periodical exam. It is sought after for many high
school students.
41. Restatement/Synonym Clues
- a hard word or phrase is said in a simple way.
Examples:
• Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh
words.
• This situation is a conundrum, a puzzle that’s
difficult to solve.
42. Contrast/Antonym Clues
- a word or phrase is clarified by the presentation
of the opposite meaning somewhere close to its
use. Look for signal words when applying context
clues.
Example: A tv reporter was very vociferous about
his sentiments against the government but when
an act was signed into law, he suddenly does not
talk much anymore.
43. Contrast/Antonym Clues
- a word or phrase is clarified by the presentation
of the opposite meaning somewhere close to its
use. Look for signal words when applying context
clues.
Example:
• Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet
and shy.
• This painting of the landscape is picturesque, while
the one of the old house is just plain ugly.
44. Inference/General Context Clues
- sometimes a word or phrase is not immediately
clarified within the same sentence. Relationships,
which are not directly apparent, are inferred or
implied. The reader must look for clues within,
before, and after the sentence in which the word is
used.
45. Example:
• Winning first prize made him feel elated,
and he couldn’t wait to tell his parents.
• She hated spiders, so when she came
across a huge, hairy tarantula, she was
petrified!
46. Example:
• The room had been long neglected, with
dust covering the furniture and cobwebs
collecting in the corners of the ceiling.
47. Example:
• Sheila spearheaded the new product
line. She learned what people were
buying. She started the new advertising
campaign. She even designed the
webpage and product logo.
48. Example:
• Nikola Tesla was an enigmatic figure. His
inventions contribute to many of the
modern conveniences that we use to this
day. But, he also had visions, thought
that he could speak with beings on Mars,
and died a pauper.
49. Punctuation
Readers can also use clues of punctuation and type style to infer
meaning, such as quotation marks (showing the word has a special
meaning), dashes , parentheses or brackets (enclosing a definition),
and italics (showing the word will be defined).
Examples:
• Tom's father was a haberdasher, or men’s shop keeper, in the
story.
• Tom's father was a haberdasher (men’s shop keeper) in the story.
• In the story, Tom's father was a haberdasher-or men’s shop
keeper.
• Tom's father was a “haberdasher”. He had a clothing store for
men.
50. LET’S APPLY : What Context?
Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Highlight the word or words
that served as your clues in analyzing the meaning of the underlined
words.
1. Francisco E. Baisas is one of the most famous entomologists in the
Philippines. He studies insects, particularly Philippine mosquitoes.
2. There is a new proposal for raising taxes on the sales of online
sellers. I believe that during these tough times, we should lower the
taxes instead of raising them so that the Filipino masses can earn more
money to buy more things hence the economy continues.
3. A 65-year-old widow, together with her daughter sews reusable
face masks for the frontliners for free. She is indeed a selfless person
by doing this.
51. LET’S APPLY : What Context?
4. A blog post about the president with thousands of shares was based
on a fabricated story. Now the authorities are on the lookout for the
unknown blogger to ask for his explanation for his deceitfulness.
5. The students anticipated the resumption of face-to-face classes with
much longing.
52. LET’S TRY (Evaluation)
Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write the context clue that helps
you define the underlined words and identify its type.
________1. The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the
beginning and end with the last event.
________2. She was virtuous, unlike her evil and conniving brother.
________3. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious
history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”
________4.It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the
park.
________5. Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of
bed.
53. LET’S TRY (Evaluation) Story of my life
Directions: Read the paragraph carefully. Write the name of the context
clue that helps you define the underlined words.
Hyun Bin was a (1)precocious child, he manifested an
early passion for learning. He is (2)keen on becoming a
detective after watching a lot of detective tv series and films
and ends up enacting his favorite detective scenes together
with his brother. His schoolmates were (3)flabbergasted,
utterly blown away by the fact that he is an extremely good
looking guy and advised him to join the school’s theater club.
After a major event during his high school days he was stopped
by a talent manager and asked him for a call back. And they
say the rest is history.
54. LET’S TRY (Evaluation) Story of my life
Directions: Read the paragraph carefully. Write the name of the context
clue in the table and identify its type.
Nowadays, Hyun Bin is always welcomed by cheers and
overwhelming fans due to his numerous acting jobs and
awards. Let’s just say we can often see women with their
mouths (4)agape, just silently keeping their mouths shut not
knowing what to do whenever he is around.
55. LET’S TRY: Read each question CAREFULLY and write
the letter of the correct answer in your paper.
• Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which
radio station to play at work. It would be so much
simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. A
dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument
b. choice of music
c. discovery
d. disagreement
56. LET’S TRY: Read each question CAREFULLY and write the
letter of the correct answer in your paper.
2. 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
57. LET’S TRY: Read each question CAREFULLY and write the
letter of the correct answer in your paper.
3. When Beth and Donna were fighting over a boy who
didn’t like either one of them, Shana stepped in as a
mediator. She sat them both in a corner and kept them
talking to each other. Finally, Shana’s efforts resulted in her
two friends making up.
a. troublemaker
b. peacemaker
c. witness
d. competitor
58. LET’S TRY: Read each question CAREFULLY and write the
letter of the correct answer in your paper.
4. In 1975, Governor James promised to do something
about the high taxes in our state. He didn’t present a tax
cut bill to lawmakers until 1985. It took her a decade to
keep her promise, but better late than never.
How long is a decade?
a. 75 years
b. 85 years
c. a century
d. 10 years
59. 5. Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason’s
party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. All
she did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason she
hangs out with me is because I never try to force her to be
sociable. She would never forgive me if I introduced her to
anyone.
An introvert is usually _____.
a. friendly
b. hungry
c. unclean
d. shy
60. Directions: Read each question CAREFULLY and identify
the type of context clue.
a. Definition or Explanation Clue d. Inference or General Clue
b. Synonym or Restatement Clue e. Punctuation Clue
c. Contrast or Antonym Clue
_______1. Miguel was very loquacious. He really loved to talk.
_______2. The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our
friendly cat.
_______3. The doctor’s writing was utterly illegible; no one
could read those scribbles.
61. Directions: Read each question CAREFULLY and identify
the type of context clue.
a. Definition or Explanation Clue d. Inference or General Clue
b. Synonym or Restatement Clue e. Punctuation Clue
c. Contrast or Antonym Clue
_______4. The ancient clock only rang once in a millennium (a
thousand years).
_______5. All animals share the same vital needs, such as food,
water, and shelter.
