The document explains context clues, which are hints provided by authors to help readers understand unfamiliar words in text. It outlines various types of context clues, including definitions, synonyms, antonyms, comparisons, examples, and cause-effect relationships. Additionally, it includes evaluation questions to test understanding of the context clue concepts.

1. CONTEXT CLUES

2. BE A STAR!
STAY
FOCUSED
TRY YOUR
BEST! ACT SAFELY
RESPECT
OTHERS

3. What is the context of this image?

4. What is the context of this image?

5. The teacher praised Sarah's
meticulous work, highlighting
her attention to detail.
Unfamiliar Word
Context Clues

6. Learning the meaning of a word through
its use in a sentence or paragraph is the
most practical way to build vocabulary,
since a dictionary is not always available
when a reader encounters an unknown
word.

7. Context Clues
- are hints that the author gives to help
define a difficult or unusual word. The
clue may appear within the same
sentence as the word to which it refers, or
it may follow in a preceding sentence.

8. TYPES OF
CONTEXT CLUES
1 DEFINITION
4 COMPARISON
2 SYNONYM
3 ANTONYM
5 EXAMPLE
8
LIST OR SERIES OF
CLUES
6 EXPLANATION
7 CAUSE-EFFECT
9 INFERENCE

9. The unfamiliar word is defined in a sentence
Example: An Archeologist is a person who searches
for treasures from sunken ships and ancient tombs
to obtain valuable relics, artifacts, and relics such
as the Balanghai boat.
(definition: a person who searches for treasures,
artifacts, and relics)
1 DEFINITION

10. Another Example:
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-
like appearance, was frightening to
see.
1 DEFINITION

11. 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)
2 SYNONYM

12. Another Example:
The mountain pass was a tortuous road,
winding and twisting like a snake
around the trees of the mountainside.
2 SYNONYM

13. 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)
3 ANTONYM

14. Another example:
When the light brightens, the pupils
of the eyes contract; however, when
it grows darker, they dilate.
3 ANTONYM

15. a similar word with the same meaning of 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, means
bad odor)
4 COMPARISON

16. Another example:
The restaurant's atmosphere was
akin to a cozy cabin in the woods,
with warm lighting and rustic decor.
4 COMPARISON

17. 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 pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax,
bullet necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them from harm.
(example: pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet
necklace, bag of herbs)
5 EXAMPLE

18. Another example:
Celestial bodies, including the sun,
moon, and stars, have fascinated man
through the centuries.
5 EXAMPLE

19. 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)
6 EXPLANATION

20. Another Example:
Tom had a propensity for
procrastination; he often delayed
his tasks until the last minute.
6 EXPLANATION

21. the meaning of the difficult word depends on the
cause-effect relationship of other words as
expressed in the sentence.
1.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)
7 CAUSE-EFFECT

22. Another Example:
She wanted to impress all her dinner
guests with the food she served, so she
carefully studied the necessary culinary
arts.
7 CAUSE-EFFECT

23. to understand the meaning of the unknown
word, it is included in a series of words given in a
sentence.
1.Example: After the program, the rubbish left such as
souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets plastic bottles, and
food wrappings were cleaned by the janitor. (list:
souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets, plastic bottles, food
wrappings)
8
LIST OR SERIES OF
CLUES

24. Another Example:
The recipe called for various
ingredients, such as flour, sugar, eggs,
milk, and vanilla extract.
8
LIST OR SERIES OF
CLUES

25. 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 hospitality, kind
words and welcoming actions can be observed among
Filipinos. (description: kind words, welcoming actions)
9 INFERENCE

26. Another Example:
The dark clouds and distant thunder
made it clear that a storm was
approaching.
9 INFERENCE

27. Evaluation

28. 1. Which context clue does the following
sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by
the honey-covered homework the student
turned in.
A. Contrast
B. Definition/Restatement
C. Cause and Effect
D. Comparison/Example

29. 2. What is the definition of the
highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted,
by the honey-covered homework the
student turned in.
A. Surprised
B. Disgusted
C. Pleased
D. Frustrated

30. 3. What is the definition of the
highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she
was able to accomplish more at work
first.
A. Cancelled
B. Expedited
C. Delayed
D. Advanced

31. 4. What is the definition of the
highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother
shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
A. Thrifty
B. Careful
C. Wasteful
D. Careless

32. 5. Which context clue does the following
sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I
received accolades from my parents for
my good grades.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Contrast
C. Definition/Restatement
D. Comparison/Example

33. 6. What is the definition of the
highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I
received accolades from my parents for
my good grades.
A. Disapproval
B. Shock
C. Rejection
D. Praise

34. 7. Jorge decided to sever his
friendship with his rude neighbor.
What is the meaning of sever?
A. separate
B. clean
C. serve
D. confirm

35. 8. The words hot and cold
would be considered _____.
A. synonyms
B. antonyms
C. connotations
D. context clues

36. 9. These could make bees vulnerable so
that diseases and pests can harm them
more easily. Someone who
is vulnerable is able to be-
A. modified
B. hurt
C. ruled out
D. recognnized

37. 10. Tanya loved her dad, but she
wondered why she was so organized
when he was so haphazard. A
person who is haphazard is-
A. lost
B. disorganized
C. worried
D. lovable