2. Let’s Try This
A.Read the following lines from the
story “The Runaway Bunny”. Read
with proper expression.
1. “If you run away, I will run after you.
For you are my little bunny.”
2. “If you become a fisherman, I will
become a rock on the mountain, high
above you.”
3. “If you become a mountain climber, I
will be a crocus in a hidden garden.”
3. 4. “If you become a sailboat
and sail away from me, I will
become the wind and blow
you where I want you to go.”
5. “If you become a wind and
blow me, I will join a circus
and fly away on a flying
trapeze.”
4. Hey Roy! I
am going
shopping. Do
you want to
come?
I see… Well,
I never do
that
homework
…
Sorry, Kiko is
coming. We
will do the
English
homework
together.
I do it
sometimes but
Kiko is very
serious, he
always does
his homework.
5. OK, but I am
cooking dinner
tonight, so you
and Kiko
should come
Well, you
sometimes wash
the dishes and
Kiko almost
always does the
shopping…
You are so
nice, always
cooking
dinner for
me.
I know you
hate
washing the
dishes, so
you don’t do
it.
7. How often does Paul do his
homework?
How often does Roy do his
homework?
How often does Kiko do his
homework?
Read the dialogue with
accuracy, appropriate rate,
and proper expression
9. We use adverbs of frequency to say how
often we do something. Adverbs of
frequency are often used with the
present simple because they indicate
repeated or routine activities.
They often go out for dinner.
I never go to the cinema. I don't like
it.
I don't mind going to the theater. I
sometimes go with my friends.
Never say never.
10. She likes dancing. She always goes to
the night club to dance.
They usually quarrel. I rarely see
them in good terms with each other.
Other adverbs of frequency include:
Occasionally Frequently
Position of adverbs of frequency
Generally speaking, adverbs of
frequency come before the main verb
except the main verb "to be“
: I sometimes visit my uncle.
We often see him pass by the house.
11. They are seldom at work.
Occasionally, sometimes, often,
frequently and usually can also go at
the beginning or end of a sentence:
Sometimes they visit him.
I miss him occasionally.
Rarely and seldom can also go at the
end of a sentence (often with "very"):
We see them rarely.
John eats meat very seldom.
12. Let’s Do This
Task 1. Work in pairs. Share the things
you do using adverbs of frequency.
Pupil 1 will give his sentence first, then
pupil 2 may respond to pupil 1’s
statement.
e.g. Pupil 1: I sometimes study my
lesson.
Pupil 2: I never study my lesson that’s
why my mother always gets angry.
Pupil 1: I always bring my cell phone.
Pupil 2: I rarely bring mine
13. Let’s Do More
Task 2. Guess Who?
Work by group. Ask one of your
members to describe a person’s routine
using adverbs of frequency until you
and your group mates guess who
he/she is speaking about. Your
assigned one member may describe
your classmates or famous people.
e.g. These news anchors always host
24 Oras.
14. Task 3. What’s the Order? Put the
words in the correct order to form clear
and coherent sentences. The first one
is done for you.
1. school do homework always my I
after
I always do my homework after school.
2. have dinner sometimes pizza for We
___________________________________________
_____________________
15. 3. never I to talk strangers
__________________________________________
4. TV always English They watch in
___________________________________________
5. usually friends She in plays with park
her the
___________________________________________
6. usually They their spend abroad
vacation
________________________________
17. Let’s Test Ourselves
Task 4. Construct your own sentences
by answering the following questions
using adverbs of frequency. Write your
answers in your notebook.
1. How often do you wash the dishes?
(I sometimes wash the dishes.)
2. How often do you pray before going
to bed?
3. How often are you late for school?
18. 4. How often do you cook lunch?
5. How often do you watch TV in the
evening?
6. How often do you take a bath?
7.How often do you do your
assignment?
8.How often do you go to the mall in a
week?
9.How often do you help mother in
washing the clothes?
10. How often do you stay in school
after class?
19. Let’s Enrich Ourselves
Task 5: Interview your friend and write
his/her answers on the blank provided
after each question.
a. How often do you do your homework
before school?
___________________________________________
b. How often do you have noodles for
breakfast?
__________________________________________
c. How often do you study your lessons
in a week?
___________________________________________
___________________________
20. Let’s Try This
DAY 4
Study the following sentences. Draw
your attention to the word in bold
letters.
The mountain pass was a tortuous
road, winding and twisting like a snake
around the trees of the mountainside.
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.
21. What could be the meaning of
tortuous and cynosure in these
sentences? What references do you
use to unlock those words?
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.
22. Dictionary.com is the
world's leading online
source for English
definitions, synonyms,
word origins, audio
pronunciations, example
sentences, and slang
phrases.
23. 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
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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. •
Vulnerable people, unlike those who
can stand up for themselves, tend to be
the target of unethical or dangerous
individuals.
28. 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.
B. Infer Meaning through Affixes (Prefix
and suffix) and Roots
29. 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).
30. Discrimination
Dis-: not, opposite of, reverse, deprive
of; apart, away
crimin: verdict, judicial decision;
judgment
tion: indicates the word is a noun
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.
31. 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
32. dis- not
disappear, disobey,
disapprove
im-, in-
not, having a negative
force
impatient,
immeasurable,
inability, inexpensive
inter between Intercept, interview,
interstate
trans
across
change
through
transformation
transportation
transfer
super
above on top
of
beyond
superfine
superhuman
supersonic
33. SUFFIXES
SUFFIX DEFINITION EXAMPLE
-ful Full of or
containing a lot
Beautiful,
wonderful,
careful
-er, -or A person who teacher, actor,
player
-ment
description of a
condition
Payment,
argument,
amusement
34. -ness A condition Illness,
madness,
baldness
-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
35. ROOTS
ROOTS MEANING EXAMPLE
astro
stars, heaven,
space
astronomy,
astrological,
asteroid,
asterisk,
astronaut
geo earth geology,
geologist
min little, small miniscule,
minority, minute
opt eye optical,
optometrist
41. 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.
42. 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.
43. Let’s Do More
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
Task 3. Interpret Me!
44. 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
What type of clues helped you
determine the meaning?
45. 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
What type of clues helped you
determine the
meaning?__________________
46. 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
What type of clues helped you
determine the meaning?__________________
47. 4. The buoyant raft floated on the
water like a feather.
The word buoyant means
_____________________.
a. Floatable b. heavy c. hard
d. pretty
What type of clues helped you
determine the
meaning?__________________
48. 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?__________________
49. 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.
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
50. 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
5. When I fell off the trampoline, I
fractured my arm and wore a cast.
A. rested B. broke
C. avoided D. looked at
51. 6. The class decided to exhibit the
science project during Parents’ Night.
A. lose B. eat C. trade D. show
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
52. 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
53. Task 5: Complete the Grid
•Make four words from each root words
using the suffixes in the box.
1.
honor
honora
ble
honore
d
honori
ng
honors
2. open
3.
move
4. act
5. farm
6. care
54. A. Prefix and suffix Hunt
Think of words with the prefix pre-, bi-, fore-, and
under-. Write them in the proper column.
bi- pre-
fore- under-
55. 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.
