The document provides examples of different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. It defines context clues as words in a sentence that help understand difficult words. The 9 types of context clues described are: definition, synonym, antonym, comparison, example, explanation, cause-effect, list or series of clues, and inference. Examples are given to illustrate each type of context clue.

3. The student replied to the
teacher with a witty answer and
the class laughed.
fnuny
funny

4. I looked at my brother with a
glare after he broke my toy.
fowrn
frown

5. Fireworks during new year’s eve
give off a beautiful glimmer in
the sky.
wolg
glow

6. When we go camping, my
father will ignite the fire so we
can roast marshmallows.
sratt
start

7. He chose to delete the
unhealthy foods from his meal
and make better choices.
remove
revemo

8. My grandpa will doze during
television shows he watches
when he is tired.
A. cheer
B. nap
C. discuss

9. The curious puppy emptied the
bag while he sniffed around
looking for something to chew.
A. problem
B. interested
C. happy

10. An oracle is said to have the
ability to foresee the future.
A.Priest
B.Scientist
C.Fortune-teller

11.  Did you get a perfect score in the
activity?
 Are there words or phrases that
helped you to know the meaning
of the word?
 What do you call these words and
phrases?

12. CONTEXT CLUES

13. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY (MELC)
Determine the meaning of words
and expressions that reflect the
local culture by noting context
clues (EN8V-If-6)

14. LESSON OBJECTIVES
Identify the meaning of words
through context clues
Give examples of the different
types of context clues

15. CONTEXT CLUES
By: Maribel Azote Cabalan-Buco

16. Tick tock, tick tock, I am stuck!
How can I unlock? How can I unlock?
When unfamiliar words are the ones that block!
Strategize, strategize, vocabulary wise!
Familiarize, familiarize, the words that arise
Hints here, signals there, clues are everywhere
Categorize, conceptualize, and then contextualize
Context clues are the ones that guide.

17. Aside from using the dictionary,
another way of learning the
meaning of an unfamiliar word
is through noting context clues.

18. Context clues are words that
appear in sentences to help
understand the meanings of
difficult words.

19. Different Types
of Context Clues

20. Different Types of Context Clues
1.Definition
2.Synonym
3.Antonym
4.Comparison
5.Example
6.Explanation
7.Cause-Effect
8.List or Series of
Clues
9.Inference

21. DEFINITION
The unfamiliar word is
defined in a sentence.

22. A treasure hunter is a person
who searches for treasures
from sunken ships and
ancient tombs to obtain
valuable relics and artifacts.

23. The manager wanted a
weekly inspection, which
is a methodical
examination of all the
equipment.

24. SYNONYM
A similar word is placed in
the same sentence to know
the meaning of the
unfamiliar word.

25. It is common for Filipinos
to feel compassion or
pity for the suffering of
their fellowmen.

26. My little brother is
gaunt – just so thin
and bony!

27. ANTONYM
An opposite word is placed in
the same sentence to know
the meaning of the unfamiliar
word.

28. Among the siblings of
thin body structure, Isabel
is the only one who is
portly.

29. Though some students
are aloof, others pay
attention to everything.

30. COMPARISON
A similar word with the same
meaning of the unfamiliar
word is placed with an object
to be compared with.

31. The stench of the
garbage was like the
smell of a rotten fish.

32. EXAMPLES
Samples are provided in the
sentence to understand the
meaning of the unfamiliar
word.

33. 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.

34. Thespians, such as Tom
Cruise, George Lopez and
Hillary Duff, star in movies
and television shows.

35. EXPLANATION
A description is given to
understand the meaning of
the unfamiliar word.

36. Matthew had few
infractions of the house
rules that he should have
done as part of his
responsibilities.

37. My friend was so
forlorn when her dog
died that she cried
for a week.

38. CAUSE-EFFECT
The meaning of the difficult
word depends on the cause-
effect relationship of other
words as expressed in the
sentence.

39. Since only a few followed
the wearing of face mask,
it was made mandatory by
the government.

40. She wanted to impress all
her dinner guests with the
food she served, so she
carefully studied culinary
arts.

41. LIST OR SERIES OF CLUES
To understand the meaning of
the unknown word, it is
included in a series of words
given in a sentence.

42. After the program, the
rubbish left were souvenir
programs, flyers, leaflets,
plastic bottles, and food
wrappings.

43. INFERENCE
To understand the meaning of
the unknown word, one has to
make a guess based on the
description given in the
sentence.

44. When one shows
belligerence, harsh words,
disruptive actions, and
offensive behaviors can be
observed.

45. The haberdashery is
Lou’s favorite place. He
loves shopping for nice
suits.

47. What is the difficult or unfamiliar word
used in the sentence?
What word/phrases help understand the
meaning of the difficult or unfamiliar
word?
What type of context clue is used?

48. Different Types of Context Clues
1.Definition
2.Synonym
3.Antonym
4.Comparison
5.Example
6.Explanation
7.Cause-Effect
8.List or Series of
Clues
9.Inference

49. The algorithm, a step-by-step
set of instructions for solving
a problem, was too complex
for most people to
understand.
Definition

50. The chef’s exquisite dishes,
such as the truffle risotto and
lobster bisque, earned the
restaurant a Michelin star.
Example

51. After a long day at work,
Sarah felt a deep sense of
serenity as she gazed out at
the peaceful sunset over the
ocean.
Inference

52. The hiker carried a flask to
the mountain to ensure he
had enough water during his
long hike.
Explanation

53. The company’s stock price
had been steadily rising for
months, but recently, it
began to plummet due to
financial troubles.
Cause-Effect

54. The classroom was filled with
students who were exhausted from
staying up late to study for their
final exams, while others appeared
energetic and ready to take the
challenges of the day.
Antonym

55. My opponent’s argument
is fallacious, misleading –
plain wrong.
Synonym

56. In the world of competitive
swimming, Sarah was a true
torpedo in the pool, moving
through the water faster than
anyone else on her team.
Comparison

57. North American predators
include bears, pumas,
wolves, and foxes.
Comparison