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ACTIVITY WORKSHEET IN ENGLISH 8

Title: Context Clues (words)

Most Essential Learning Competency

EN8V-If-6: Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture by
noting context clues.

References: DepEd Learning Module for English 8

Concepts:
Context are words surrounding an unfamiliar vocabulary term.
Clues are hints in the text to find the meaning of the unfamiliar word
There are ways in Looking for clues in the context: SADEI
Synonyms Antonyms Definitions Examples Inference but when all else fails use a
Dictionary

1. Synonym Clues - similar words in the sentence/s surrounding the unknown word.
syn – “together”, “similar”, “the same”; onym – “word”, “name”
Example: By wearing a bit of make-up every day, Carrie was able to enhance her appearance.
Her attitude also improved.
Enhance means improve.
2. Antonym Clues – words in the sentence/s that provide the opposite meaning of the
unknown word.
ant(i) – “opposite”, “against” onym – “word”, “name”
Example: Marcus tried to be polite and courteous to the police officer, but James
continued to be impudent.
Impudent means impolite.
3. Definition Clues - Author provides a formal definition immediately after the new word is
introduced in italic or boldfaced letters; Often used in college textbooks, newspaper and
magazine articles.
Example: Many children of normal intelligence have great difficulty learning how to
read, write, or work with numbers. Often thought of as "underachievers," such children are said
to have a learning disability, a disorder that interferes in some way with school achievement.
Underachievers are children said to have a learning disability, a disorder that interferes
in some way with school achievement.
4. Example clues work by providing an example (or list of examples) that has something in
common with the new vocabulary term.
Example: Nocturnal creatures, such as bats and owls, have highly developed senses that
enable them to function in the dark.
Nocturnal – animals that have highly developed senses in the dark
5. Inference clues provide a clear picture of a new vocabulary term by analyzing the
surrounding words even without any signal words.
The indolent employee did absolutely nothing and was eventually fired. (It is clear that the
employee was fired because he was lazy.)
Indolent means lazy.
Task 1: Directions: Read each statement carefully then encircle the letter of your answer.
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1. What is the closest synonym for the word "context?"
a. Synonym b. Definition c. Setting d. Example
2. "The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house
arrest." What is the best synonym for "injunction?"
a. Official command b. Question c. Crime d. Guilty verdict
3. "While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able
to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined
through:
a. homophones b. homonyms c. synonym d. antonym
4. "Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered their way through their speeches, Lilli
was eloquent." What is the best definition for "eloquent?"
a Well-spoken b. Musical c. Quick-witted d. Intelligent
5. "We accept twenty peso bills, fifty peso bills, and any other denomination you might have." What
does "denomination" mean in this context?
a Credit card b. Value of money c. Loan d. Form of currency
6. "Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world—cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence,
you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:
a. Antonyms b. Synonyms c. homonym d. Homophones
7."Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized
the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?
a. When one country declares war on another b. When two countries form a partnership
c. When a country declares its independence d. When one country takes over another country
8. The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ________ but different ______.
a. Sounds b. Synonyms c. Spellings d. Meanings
9. "King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ______, gentlest, and most
generous man in the kingdom." What word might fit in the blank?
a. Happiest b. Richest c. Handsomest d. Nicest
10. The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What’s an antonym for
"diverted?"
a. Entertained b. Bored c. Satisfied d. Punctured
Task 2:Directions: Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context
clues and explain what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning.

1. captivity: Protestors shouted that keeping the zoo animals in captivity violated their basic
rights.
Definition:
___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

2. begging: Police arrested the poor for begging on the street, punishing them for asking others
for a handout.

Definition:
___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

3. pleaded: The robbery victim begged and pleaded for the thief to let her go without taking her
life.
Definition:
___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

4. plea: I made a plea to the student council to change their minds about the festival theme, but
they ignored my plight entirely.
Definition:
___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

5. deaf: The deaf woman interpreted the speech to the other lady using sign language to get her
point across.
Definition:
___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
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