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1. QUARTER 2
Week 4-Day 4
Infer meaning of borrowed words and
content specific terms using
-context clues
-affixes and roots
-other strategies
(Literary terms)
ANALYN DV. FABABAER
SRBSMES TANAY,RIZAL

2. Study the following
sentences. Draw your
attention to the word in bold
letters.
1. The mountain pass was a
tortuous road, winding and
twisting like a snake around
the
trees of the mountainside.

3. Flooded with spotlight – the
focus of all attention – the
new Miss Philippines began
her
year long reign. She was the
cynosure of all eyes for the
rest of the evening.

4. What could be the meaning
of tortuous and cynosure in
these sentences?
What references do you use
to unlock those words?

5. Dictionaries and encyclopedia
are some of the references to
look for the meaning of
words. These references are now
available online. We can use online
sources to gather
information needed.

6. Dictionary.com is the world's
leading online source for
English definitions,
synonyms,
word origins, audio
pronunciations, example
sentences, and slang
phrases.

7. Let’s Study This
What do readers do when they
don’t know the meaning of a
word?
It is often useful to look at what
comes before and after that
word. The
surrounding words can give
readers helpful context clues
about the meaning and
structure of the new word, as
well as how it is used.

8. A. Infer Meaning of words through
Context Clues
1. Definition/explanation
The idea: Look for a definition or an
explanation within the sentence.
• Discrimination or unfairly targeting
one or more groups by those who
perceive
themselves to be superior can cause
distress.
• Vulnerable people are oftentimes in
need of protection under certain laws so
others
cannot take advantage of them.

9. 2. Synonym
The idea: Words next to the
unknown word can be a clue
that there is a synonym.
Discrimination or bias can
cause distress toward the
targeted group.
• When people know they are
vulnerable or defenseless, they
tend to protect
themselves to avoid harm

10. 3. Example
The idea: Providing examples of the
unknown word can give readers a clue to
meaning.
• Like shunning smokers in restaurants by
making them satisfy their habit outside,
discrimination targets a perceived
undesirable group.
• Vulnerable people, such as young
children, the elderly, or handicapped
individuals,
might have protections under certain
laws.

11. 4. Antonym/contrast
The idea: opposite information
about the unknown word can
be offset by words
and phrases such as unlike, as
opposed to, different from.
• Discrimination, as opposed
to fairness for all people, can
have damaging effects on a
targeted group.

12. Vulnerable people,
unlike those who can
stand up for
themselves, tend to be
the
target of unethical or
dangerous individuals.

13. 5. Analogy
The idea: Comparisons of the
word help to determine what it
means.
• The ill effects of
discrimination are like hateful,
wicked tendrils gripping the
heart.
• Vulnerable people can be like
fragile glass in need of care and
attention.

14. B. Infer Meaning through Affixes (Prefix
and suffix) and Roots
Word Parts
The idea: Break down the different parts
of a word—base word (word stem or root
word), prefixes, and suffixes—to figure
out what it means. Some words have a
prefix
only (reread), a suffix only (reading),
both a prefix and a suffix (pre-reading), a
combination (unreadableness), or
neither (read)

15. Discrimination
Dis-: not, opposite of, reverse,
deprive of; apart, away
crimin: verdict, judicial
decision; judgment
tion: indicates the word is a
noun

16. Affixes are parts of words that
can be added to words to
change the meaning. When
they affix 'un' to the word 'real'
= 'unreal.' Affixes can be added
to words or roots. If
affixes are added at the
beginning, they are called
prefixes. If they are added at
the
end of a word, they are called
suffixes.

17. Study the examples of common
prefixes, suffixes and roots.
PREFIXES
PREFIXES DEFINITION EXAMPLE
mis- Mistaken or wrong Misuse,
misunderstand, misprint
bi- two Bicycle, biannual,
bicentennial
un- not unhappy, unfair,
untangle
il- not illegal, illegible,
illiterate
re- again replay, replace, rebound

18. re- again replay, replace,
rebound
dis- not disappear, disobey,
disapprove
im-, in- not, having a negative
force
impatient, immeasurable,
inability, inexpensive

19. inter - between - Intercept,
interview, interstate
trans - across change through
-transformation
transportation
transfer

20. super -above on top of
beyond
superfine
superhuman supersonic

21. SUFFIXES
SUFFIX DEFINITION EXAMPLE
ful - Full of or containing a lot
Beautiful, wonderful, careful
-er, -or -A person who act teacher,
actor, player
-ment -description of a condition
Payment, argument,
amusement
ness - A condition Illness, madness,
baldness

22. -ly Description of a condition,
in what manner
Badly, icily, lonely
-ion, -tion, -ation, -ition*
state of being or condition –
makes verbs into nouns
revolution, relation,
completion, starvation

23. ROOTS
ROOTS MEANING EXAMPLE
astro
Geo
min
stars, heaven,
space
earth
Little, small
astronomy,
astrological,
asteroid,
asterisk,
astronaut
geology,
geologist
miniscule,
minority,
minute

24. Opt
ped/pod
Tele
Tract
vac
Eye
Foot
Far off distant
to pull
to be empty
optical,
optometrist
pedestrian,
podiatrist,
pedicure
telegraph,
teleport,
telephone,
Television
tractor, extract,
attract,
Subtract
vacuum,
evacuate, vacant

25. Task 1. What’s the Right Choice?
Encircle the correct meaning of the
given prefixes, suffixes and roots.
1. vacuum a. far off b. to be empty c.
beyond d. change
2. television a. other b. far off c.
another d. self
3. supersede a. one b. above on c.
mistaken d. wrong
4. unfair a. less b. not c. small d.
equal
5. minute a. in what
manner
b. between c. small d. to pull

26. 6. transport a. between b. space
c. small d. through
7. astronomy a. again b. not c.
heaven d. top of
8. optical a. little b. eye
c.between d. hate
9. geography a. stars b. earth
c. across d. a condition
10. helpful a. containing a
lot of
b. between c. eye d. earth

27. Task 1: What’s the Right Choice
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. A

28. Task 2. Write a prefix or suffix to complete the
sentence. Use re-, -ful, un-, -ly.
Example: Rene had to untie his shoes so he
could take them off.
1. The ground was complete___ covered
with dust because of the on-going
construction.
2. The kids were very ___happy when they lose
in the soccer game.
3. Our teacher told us to be care___ when doing
experiments in science.
4. I had to ___read the questions so I could
understand it.
5. Jan forgot the backpack and had to _____turn
home to get it.

29. Task 2: Complete Me
1. completely
2. unhappy
3. careful
4. reread
5. return

30. Task 3. Interpret Me!
Read each sentence and determine
the meaning of the word using
context clues.
Then, explain what type of clues in
the sentence helped you determine
the word
meaning.
Example:
The boy acted in a humane way when
taking care of the lost dog.
The word humane means caring.
a. hurtful b. caring c. mean d.
bad

31. What type of clues helped you
determine the meaning?
Explanation
1. I asked if I could go to Jacky's
party, and Mom said she would
have to give it some
consideration before she gave me
an answer.
The word consideration means
_______________.
a. paint b. thought c.
flame d. mistake

32. What type of clues helped you
determine the meaning?
__________________
2. Though Samantha's test was
partially done, she received a low
grade because it
was not complete.
The word partially means
__________________.
a. badly b. finally c.
completely d. incomplete

33. What type of clues helped you
determine the
meaning?__________________
3. Although the princess is
familiar to those in London, she is
unknown to the rest of
the world.
The word familiar in this sentence
means _____________________.
a. pretty b. smart c. old d.
well-known

34. The word familiar in this sentence means
_____________________.
a. pretty b. smart c. old d. well-
known
What type of clues helped you determine
the meaning?__________________
4. The buoyant raft floated on the water
like a feather.
The word buoyant means
_____________________.
a. floatable b. heavy c. hard d.
pretty

35. What type of clues helped you determine the
meaning?__________________
5. Psychologists have conducted research
on altruism, which can be defined as
"putting the needs and welfare of others
above one's own needs and well-being."
a. psychologists who conduct research
b. research conducted by psychologists
c. putting the needs and welfare of others
above one's own needs and well-being
d. conduct research to solve a problem.
What type of clues helped you to determine
the meaning?__________________

36. Task 3: Interpret Me.
1. B – Explanation
2. D – synonym
3. D – antonyms
4. A – comparison
5. C – definition

37. Task 4. Can You Unlock the Words
Out?
A word in each sentence below
is underlined. Choose the word
from the choices that
has its similar meaning. Use the
context clues in each sentence to
help you choose the
similar meaning of the underlined
word.

38. 1. The movie star’s large and
beautiful home was palatial.
A. ugly B. tiny C. for dogs
D. like a palace
2. At the restaurant we were
offered a variety of beverages,
like milk and ice tea.
A. bread B. silverware C.
drinks D. menus

39. 3. Slavery was abolished in the
U.S. after the Civil War.
A. outlawed B. exchanged
C. running D. common
4. Pedestrians should look both
ways before crossing the street.
A. crosswalks B. walkers
C. stoplights D. parrots

40. 5. When I fell off the trampoline,
I fractured my arm and wore a
cast.
A. rested B. broke
C. avoided D. looked at
6. The class decided to exhibit
the science project during
Parents’ Night.
A. lose B. eat C. trade
D. show

41. 7. The frigid water made
Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
A. cold B. clean C. green
D. warm
8. Typewriters became
obsolete with the development
of personal computers.
A. popular B. out-dated
C. careful D. round

42. 9. His mother gets anxious if
he stays outside after dark.
A. nervous B. silly C.
happy D. sleepy
10. After the rainstorm, the
rainbow lit up the sky with vivid
colors.
A. dark B. funny C. bright
D. normal

43. Task 4: Unlock the Words Out!
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C

44. Task 5: Complete the Grid
A. Make four words from each root
words using the suffixes in the box.
-able -ible -s -ing -es -ed
-er -or -ly
1. honor honorable honored
honoring honors
2. open
3. move
4. act
5. farm
6. care

45. B. Prefix and suffix Hunt
Think of words with the
prefix pre-, bi-, fore-, and
under-. Write them in the
proper
column.
bi-
pre-
fore-

46. Let’s Remember This
Context clues are hints that the
author gives to help define a
difficult or unfamiliar
word. The clue may appear within the
same sentence as the word which it
refers, or it
may follow in a preceding sentence.
Skill in using context clues enables a
reader to comprehend advanced texts.

47. THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING MY WORK
HOPE I COULD HELP YOU IN A SIMPLE
WAY
GOD BLESS!!!