Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues

1. CONTEXT CLUES

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

3. WHAT IS CONTEXT?
The circumstances that form the setting
for an event, statement, or idea, and in
terms of which it can be fully understood
and assessed.

4. What is the context of this image?

5. What is the context of this image?

6. WHAT IS CLUE?
A sign or some information that
helps you to find the answer to
a problem, question, or
mystery.

7. CONTEXT CLUES
CONTEXT CLUES are words
that appear in sentences to
help understand the
meanings of difficult words.

8. WHAT IS DIFFICULT OR
UNFAMILIAR WORD?
If something is unfamiliar to you, you
know nothing or very little about it,
because you have not seen or
experienced it before.

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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

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

18. 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

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

20. 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

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

22. 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

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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

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

28. 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

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

30. Evaluation

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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

39. 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

40. 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