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English
Quarter 1
Module 1: Context Clues
 Introduction
For the facilitator:

Welcome to English Grade 8 Module on Context Clues!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from public
schools to assist you, the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

Notes to the Facilitator

This contains reminders, instructions, or
strategies that help and guide the students.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning.

Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

As a parent / guardian, you are expected to show support to the learner. You may assist as
they do the activities given from this module for them to learn as they had fun doing the
exercise.

For the learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Module 1 on Context Clues.

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to depict
skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and accomplish. Hence,
the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered
to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time.
Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner. It has the following parts and
corresponding icons

Pre-Test It aims to check what you already know about

the lesson to take before engaging in the skills
targeted.

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
What’s In This contains the review of the previous lesson
or a preparatory activity that leads to the lesson.
This phase involves presentation of the lesson
What’s New and a brief discussion and presentation of
examples that would help you understand the
new concepts and skills .
This part is where you engage in activity/ies for
What I Can Do the transfer of knowledge and skills.
This includes questions or blank sentence /
paragraph to be filled in or this can be a line
What I Have Learned statement that encompassesthe essential points
learned from the lesson.
What’s More
This is a chance for you to apply your knowledge
based from the discussion presented in the
previous part. It is where your transfer of
knowledge and skills will be checked .
This is a task to check how far you go with the
Post-Test
learning competency focused.
Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the
module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use the module in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
 If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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About the Module

This module consists of the following:
Pretest
Lesson 1 – Poem, “I am an African Child”
Lesson 2 – Imagery in A Poem
Lesson 3 – Context Clues and Their Types
Lesson 4 – The Use and Importance of Context Clues
Post test

Enjoy Learning!

What I Need to Know

In this module, you will discover that oral literature and informative texts reflecting the
tradition and values of Afro-Asian countries have an influence on your distinctive
characteristics and identity as a Filipino and as an Asian. There will be reading texts about
Afro-Asian people, culture and traditions.
Reading comprehension is vital in going through your tasks in this module as it’s
important to all aspects of life as it is today. The good news is that one of the most important
reading comprehension skills, understanding vocabulary, can be easily mastered using a
tool always available to you: context. You can understand any new vocabulary term using
only the context around it. By looking at the elements of a passage, an unknown vocabulary
word reveals its meaning. For this reason, you'll never have to memorize every word—you
only have to remember how to use context clues.

Understanding how various types of context clues work can help you to understand
difficult vocabulary words, even those brand new to you. A text may be chock-full of words
you can't completely crack, but you shouldn't let that discourage you. Inside the passage,
where all the juicy tidbits of vocabulary clues lie, you can figure challenging words out.
At the end of the lessons, you shall have:
● identified and defined the different types of context clues which will aid in
understanding difficult words;
● explained the importance of context clues in understanding unfamiliar words;
● written a paragraph about the culture of any Afro-Asian country using unfamiliar
words with context clues.
(DAY 1)

Pre-Test
Instructions: Circle the letter of the best meaning for the underlined word as it is used in
context.

1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is
being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come
with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
A. it is fuzzy and will bite you
B. it is everywhere
C. it costs too much money
D. it causes rashes
2. Speaking rudely to the judges was a rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of
winning!
A. an itchy skin condition
B. funny
C. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
D. with little thought or consideration
3. Some people are always bashing the president. Don't you think that everyone should find
something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
A. hitting hard with a heavy tool
B. going to too many expensive parties
C. speaking or writing harshly about
D. voting for a different candidate
4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
A. held over boiling water
B. very old
C. unable to chew gum
D. greatly admired
5. I believe, that if you lower taxes, people can keep more of the money they earn, and it
will be an incentive for them to work harder.
A. a reason to do something
B. a small amount of money
C. a tax
D. a good job
6. Luis was adamant and insisted, " But, Mom said she would prepare dinner !"
A. nervous B. unsure C. happy D. stubborn
7. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone.
Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need
to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.
A. have strong disagreements over
B. blow their noses into
C. need to pay for a visit to a doctor
D. eat with sweet candy
8. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the
cotton gin.
A. a drink B. a book C. a machine D. a cloth
9. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea.
The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very
determined and brave group of settlers.
A. tickle C. lose or misplace
B. amuse D. frighten or intimidate
10.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even
though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just
have to take his word for it.
A. you must always believe it
B. you should never believe it
C. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
D. it's believable enough to possibly be true
11. Mary was very articulate with her oral presentation, so I gave her an outstanding
grade in English.
A.can talk fast C. a bit unsure
B.has the ability to speak fluently D. able to change topics easily
12. A conference that took place was confined to the entrepreneurs sitting at the table.
A.to exist in only a particular place or group C. to arrest anyone affected
B.to include everyone else D. to remain in a place
13. Mosquitoes tend to thrive in areas with stagnant water.
A. to become very successful or very strong C. to prefer living in
B. to be unsuccessful or decrease in number D. to frequently stay or settle
14. She picked up an empty pop bottle from the floor to discard in the trash.
A. to pass over from one place to another C. to ignore
B. to keep hidden or concealed D. to get rid of something
15. She’s always bold in expressing what she think is right.
A. shy and timid
B. rude in speech and manner
C. able to talk about difficult subjects
D. hesitant and unsure

Lesson 1 POEM, “I AM AN AFRICAN CHILD”

What I Need to Know

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. cite the values implied in the poem,
2. determine the tone and the purpose of the poet in writing the poem, and
3. read the poem, “I Am an African Child”.
 What’s In
PICA PIC!

What are the characteristics of an African Child based on the picture?

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What’s New
Read the following poem. Raise your voice and stress out those words or syllables which
are written in bold type. Then, imagine and feel every word and phrase that you read.

African Child
Eku McGred

I am an AFrican child/
Born with a SKIN/ the colour of CHOColate/
BRIGHT,/ BRILliant/ and arTIculate/
Strong and BOLD;/ I'm GIFted/
Talented enough to be the BEST/
I am an AFrican child//

Often the target of PIty/

My future is not confine to CHArity/
Give me the gift of a LIFEtime;/
Give me a DREAM, a door of opporTUnity;/
I will THRIVE/
I am an AFrican child//

Do not hide my FAULT/

show me my WRONG/
I am like any OTHER;/
Teach me to DREAM /
And I will beCOME/
I am an AFrican child/

I am the SON, /DAUGHter of the soil/

Rich in texture and CONtent/
Full of potential for a better toMORrow/
Teach me DIScipline,/ teach me CHAracter, / teach me HARD work/
Teach me to THINK / ike the STAR within me/
I am an AFrican child//

I can be extra-ORdinary/
call me William KamKWAMba/ the InVENtor;/

Give me a LIBrary with books/

Give me a SCRAP yard /and disCARDed electronics/
Give me a BROken bicycle;/
Plus the FREEdom to be me/
And I will build you a WIND mill/
I am an AFrican child//

We are the new geneRAtion/

NOT aFRAID to be us/
Uniquely GIFted,/ BLACK /and TALented/
Shining like the STARS we are/
WE are the CHILdren of AFrica/
Making the BEST of us/
YES!// I am an AFrican child//
WATCH - LISTEN - READ (if you have the internet access: optional)
Watch the video on the “I am an African child”. Do it repeatedly until you have
absorbed the idea of the poem.

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Answer the following questions:

1. What is the situation being described?

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2. What attitude is the speaker taking towards his subject? Is he serious, amused, angry,
humorous, or what?
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3. What is the purpose of the poet in writing the poem?

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What I Can Do
Fill out the organizer with what are asked for:

The
African What He Is Now
Child What He Wants to Be
 What I Have Learned
The message of the poem is
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What’s More
At present , do people still experience discrimination? Cite instances. Then, create a hashtag
to inform others about respect regardless of the differences.
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(DAY 2)

Lesson 2 IMAGERY IN A POEM

What I Need to Know

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to :
1. identify imagery in passages,
2. explain the importance of imagery in developing a theme, and
3. tabulate the sensory images / details used in the poem.

What’s In
PARA-CHARADE

Directions: Each picture below describes what is common to African people. Fill in the blanks
with the missing letters to guess the word.

1. _l_c_ sl_v_r_
2. _l_c_ s_i_

3. _u__y _ a __

4. p_l_s

5. _i__ri_ina_io_

Answer the review questions:

Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. In the poem, “I Am an African Child”, is the speaker proud of his race?

A. He is not proud of his black race.
B. Yes, he is proud because things that others can do, blacks do the same.
C. Maybe, the speaker wasn’t sure if he is proud or not.
D. No, he is not blessed to be a black.
2. Who is the poet of “I am an African Child”?
A. Toni Morrison
B. James Baldwin
C. Eku Mcgred
D. William Kamkwamba
3. Who is the speaker in the poem?
A. The brown races
B. The white children
C. African Child
D. Eku McGred
4. What is the request of the speaker in the poem?
A. economic and social condition
B. the fair respect given to all blacks
C. the opportunity given by the whites
D. the slavery of the blacks
5. What is the poem “I am an African Child” all about?
A. Africans are just like any other races and people should stop stereotyping them as
the poor and the lower class because of their skin color.
B. Africans experience slavery against the whites.
C. The children of the Africans wanted to go schooling because they wanted to be
treated fairly.
D. The black children were bullied during that time because of their color.

What’s New
From the poem, “I Am an African Child”, pick out the phrases/lines that appeal to the sense
of sight, hearing, touch/feeling, taste and smell. Fill in the following Sense Chart with those
details.

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What is the best definition of the term imagery?
● Imagery is a writing technique meant to engage the reader's senses. Use of imagery
in a poem or other work may be for the purpose of conveying to the reader a full and
thorough description of something, such as a landscape.
● Creating sensory images is a strategy readers use to think more deeply about a
text. It is when a reader combines their notion of their experience and the
information in the text to create an image in their mind. This image can represent all
of the five senses
(sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch or feeling)
Below are examples of imagery and the corresponding senses they connect to:
1. They go up and down steep hills. sight
2. Their legs take cold showers of morning dew on the weeds. feeling
3. They hear the peyee-peeyee of the crickets, and the twee-twee of half-awake
lizards. hearing
4. This chicken is finger-licking good. taste
5. People stank of sweat and unwashed clothes. smell

Theme
Theme is the central message or perception that the writer wants to convey to the
readers. A theme often teaches a moral lesson to the reader. It is a universal idea
that can be applied to anyone.

What I Can Do

Activity 1: How can the sensory images of the poem like the color of chocolate; bright,
brilliant and articulate; rich in texture and content; and uniquely gifted help develop the
theme of the poem, “I am an African Child?
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Activity 2: Underline the imagery and identify the correspondingsenses they connect to:

1. The familiar flavor of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.
___________________
2. Roads of white turf and roads of red clay ____________
3. Jane inhales the fresh smell of rain from the damp concrete. _____________
4. Learning A and learning B, a hum today, a song tomorrow _______________
5. The frigid morning air stopped me from leaving the house. _______________
Read the poem:
If only you were a star
And I was a moon always with you
I could woo you in the deep night
And no one would ridicule us
And behind the clouds, you’d be mine.
Take note, the underlined words are imagery that helps us build the idea that
the theme of the poem is the intense love of someone to his sweetheart.

What I Have Learned

Complete the statement below:

Imagery is a writing technique meant to engage the reader's ________. While,

________________ is the central message or perception that the writer wants to convey to
the readers

What’s More
Study each imagery and identify whether the sense connected to is sight, hearing, feeling,
smell, or taste.

1. He fell down l like an old tree falling down in a storm. _____________

2. The eerie silence was shattered by her scream. _________________
3. Her face froze when she caught a glance of him. ________________
4. The pot got empty after he ate the cherry flavored ring pop. _______________
5. She was like a breath of fresh air infusing life back into him. ________________

(DAY 3)
Lesson 3 CONTEST CLUES AND THEIR TYPES

What I Need to Know

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. unlock the meaning of difficult words,
2. identify the types of context clues used in a passage, and
3. itemize context clues used in an article and identify their types.

What’s In
Read the following text about an African teacher. As you read, find out why Peter Tabichi
was awarded with Global Teacher Prize.
 Young people have a lot of potential

Brother Peter Tabichi

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Held aloft by his cheering pupils, Brother Peter Tabichi got a hero's welcome in
Kenya when he returned from Dubai brandishing the golden trophy he won after being
named the world's best teacher.
He was awarded the Global Teacher Prize in March by a panel of judges, but the
beaming faces of his students was testament to how much he was appreciated at home.
The modest Franciscan monk, who teaches maths and physics, gives away most of
his salary to support poorer pupils at the rural secondary school in Nakuru country.
Reflecting on the year, Brother Tabichi told the BBC that the award was "clear
evidence that Africa's young people have a lot of potential to positively transform the world".
It has also inspired many people and showed that "teachers play a very important
role in bringing the needed change in society through education", he added.
Brother Tabichi is also committed to encouraging his pupils, especially the girls, to
get more interested in science.
"Peter Tabichi is really a great teacher," pupil Teresia Kanini told the BBC, "and he
deserves the recognition and the award".

Do the following:

a. Find a way to learn what each unfamiliar/difficult word means.

b. Identify the words that help you know the meaning of the unfamiliar words.
b. Use the given table to summarize your work.
 Words that Help You Know Its
Unfamiliar/ Difficult Word Word Meaning Meaning

1. aloft

2. brandishing

3. beaming

4. monk

5. rural

One of the strategies to help improve vocabulary is through the use of Context
Clues. Learning the meaning of words from the context of your reading material can be the
most useful strategy to increase your vocabulary comprehension. Using the context that
surrounds an unknown word helps to reveal its meaning.

What’s New

Try to guess the meaning of the underlined words and the context clues of the following
sentences.
1. Everyone thought Steven was a genius because he got a perfect score on all of his
homework and tests in school.
2. In order to not impede the construction effort and to help the job get done quicker, the
town closed the road and kept people away.
3. Rebecca did not know what was behind the closed door. Her curiosity made her open the
door to find out.
4. The recipe called for only three ingredients: sugar, milk, and flour. With these ingredients,
you can make dessert.
5. Don’t bring your drinks into the chemistry lab – you will contaminate the science
experiments with your soda.

What Are these?

1. Genius: Everyone thought Steven was a genius because he got a
perfect score on all of his homework and tests in school.
Definition: a very smart person.
Context Clues: perfect score
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2. Impede: In order to not impede the construction effort and

to help the job get done quicker, the town closed the road and kept
people away.
Definition: slow down, stop, prevent
Context Clues: help get the job done quicker, kept road closed
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3. Curiosity: Rebecca did not know what was behind the closed door. Her curiosity
made her open the door to find out.
Definition: desire to know about something
Context Clues: she opened the closed door because she didn’t
know about it
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4. Ingredient: The recipe called for only three ingredients: sugar, milk,
and flour. With these ingredients, you can make dessert.
Definition: a type of food that goes into a cooking or baking
dish
Context Clues: sugar, milk, flour, recipe
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5. Contaminate: Don’t bring your drinks into the chemistry

lab – you will contaminate the science experiments with your
soda.
Definition: make dirty or spoiled
Context Clues: drinks, science experiment
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CONTEXT CLUES
They are hints in the sentence that help good readers figure
out the meanings of unfamiliar words. When we look at the
“context” of a word, we look at how it is being used. Based on
how these words are used, and on our knowledge of the other
words in the sentence, we make an educated prediction as to
what the challenging vocabulary word may mean. Context
clues are hugely important because their comprehension and
effective usage leads to academic success.
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Generally, a context clue can be categorized into one of five types:

1. DEFINITION / DESCRIPTION CLUES - The new term may be formally defined, or
sufficient explanation may be given within the sentence or in the following sentence. Clues
to definition include “that is,” commas, dashes, and parentheses.
Examples: His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to
see.
“Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation.”

2. EXAMPLE CLUES - Sometimes when a reader finds a new word, an example might be
found nearby that helps to explain its meaning. Words like including, such as, and for
example, point out example clues.
Examples: Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the
coldest parts of the ocean.
“Piscatorial” obviously refers to fish.
3. SYNONYM / RESTATEMENT CLUES - The reader may discover the meaning of an
unknown word because it repeats an idea expressed in familiar words nearby. Synonyms
are words with the same meaning.
Examples: Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America
began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of
the evening.
“Cynosure” means “the focus of all attention.”
4. CONTRAST / ANTONYM CLUES - Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. An
opposite meaning context clue contrasts the meaning of an unfamiliar word with the
meaning of a familiar term. Words like “although,” “however,” and “but” may signal contrast
clues.
Examples: When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it
grows darker, they dilate.
“Dilate” means the opposite of “contract.”
5. INFERENCE CLUES - Sufficient clues might be available for the careful reader to make
an educated guess at the meaning.
Example: a. She told her friend, “I’m through with blind dates forever. What a dull
evening! I was bored every minute. The conversation was absolutely
vapid.”
“Vapid” means “uninteresting.”

What I Can Do

From the following article, circle the difficult words and underline the context clues which
help you understand the words. Then, fill out the table below. Just choose 5 words to
include.

Daily Life and Social Customs

Life in the Philippines generally revolves around the extended family, including
parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins (up to several times removed), and other
relatives. For Catholic families, godparents—those to whom care of children is entrusted
should the parents die or otherwise be incapacitated—also figure prominently in the kinship
network. Members of extended families typically gather for major life events such as
baptisms and confirmations (for Catholic Filipinos), circumcisions (for Muslim Filipinos), and
marriages, as well as for major religious and other national holidays.

Difficult word/s Context Clues Types of Clues

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 What I Have Learned
The five types of context clues are:
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What’s More
Circle the letter of the best meaning for the underlined word as it is used in context.

1. I am working very hard for the same candidate that you support. You are doing it for pay.
I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing it out of conviction.
A. being found guilty C. anger
B. strong belief D. a desire to eat prunes
2. Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one
more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less
money have donated a great deal to the cause.
A. very old B. very wealthy C. very humorous D. very stingy
3. There is a very interesting article about solar storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of
Time magazine. It tells about how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can
also disrupt terrestrial life. For example, they have even caused automatic garage doors to
open in one town.
A. of or on the planet Earth C. solar
B. protective of automotive equipment D. in or near a pond
4. “Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right
out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my
love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!”
A. to keep something hot or cold
B. to suggest without clearly saying
C. to do something evil
D. to protect from disease
5. I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowe girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty
has a knack for making the tough shots when they’re needed most.She wants to play on
our team and we’d win more games with her help.
A. to throw or toss C. a kind of sports bag
B. a hard punch D. an ability
6. Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and
then acts like little Miss Innocent.
A. check it out B. protect it C. get it started D. ignore it
7. I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home.
A. complain B. try C. fail D. clean
8. This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you’re
doing!
A. dangerous B. harmful C. exciting D. secret
9. If you don’t recover quickly from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might
have to take medicine for the rest of your life. If something is chronic, it __________.
A. is very painful B. won’t go away C. makes you smell bad D. isn’t real
10. David hoped that nobody would know that he was in the building. Didn’t he realize that
parking his new car in the driveway made his presence rather conspicuous?
A. important B. expensive C. unfortunate D. noticeable
11. Prunella and Paula are sisters, but they’re very different. Just look at how they dress.
Prunella doesn’t care what she wears. Paula, on the other hand, is quite chic [sheek].
A. intelligent C. full of feathers
B. stylish D. dressed in old clothes
12. Helen’s attitude toward dealing with criminals has changed over the years. She used to
believe that everyone can change and deserves a second chance. She now believes that
some crimes are so heinous that those responsible should be shown no mercy.
A. guilty B. terrible C. accidental D. unimportant
13. There may be some parts of my plan to arrest the thieves that should be changed. But I
feel very strongly that renting the apartment over their headquarters is the linchpin of the
scheme. We must do that immediately!
A. part that everything else depends on
B. piece of metal used to connect things
C. place where people live
D. a computer designed for police work
14. Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day.
Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it
would be a lucrative business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road
to riches.
A. tasting great with vanilla ice cream
B. helping young feet to grow correctly
C. showing no careful thought
D. bringing in a lot of money, or profit
15. The signal from the cable is too strong for our television. We’ll have to use a filter to
attenuate it.
A. watch it carefully C. make it be less
B. take good care of it D. get past it

(DAY 4)

Lesson 4 THE USE AND IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT CLUES

What I Need to Know

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of context clues in understanding unfamiliar words.
2. Spot the context clues used in the given article and identify their types.
3. Write a paragraph about the culture of any Afro-Asian country using difficul words
with context clues.
 What’s In
Write a 1-sentence understanding of each of the following types of context clues:

1. DEFINITION / DESCRIPTION CLUES -_______________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

2. EXAMPLE CLUES - ______________________________________________________

3. SYNONYM / RESTATEMENT CLUES - _______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

4. CONTRAST / ANTONYM CLUES - __________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

5. INFERENCE CLUES - ____________________________________________________

What’s New

Read the following article and take note of the words in italics.

‘Asian values’
By: Gideon Lasco - @inquirerdotnet
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:26 AM November 09, 2017

When Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano recently said that “we should have an
Asian mindset, Asian way of solving problems,” he was tapping into the tradition of various
regional leaders invoking the idea of an “Asian way” or “Asian values.”

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew was an early exponent of this ideology, arguing that Western
values are not relevant to the region, and citing its different cultural and socioeconomic
context. Instead, he emphasized Asian (or what he called “Confucian”) values: harmony,
stability, discipline, the primacy of family and community over the individual.

Exercise: Fill in the table below with the needed details.

Difficult word Context Clues ( in the article) Types of Clues
1.mindset
2.tapping
3.invoking
4.exponent
5. socioeconomic
 What I Can Do
Activity
1. Write a paragraph about the culture of any Afro-Asian country.
2. Use at least five difficult/unfamiliar words in your paragraph.
3. The use of each difficult word must correspond to each of the five types of context clues.
4. Below your composition there’s the concept map. At the middle circle, write CONTEXT
CLUES. Next, write the five difficult words in the five circles around. Then, below each
word, write the meaning of each word as how you use it in your composition.

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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What I Have Learned

Answer the following questions:

1. What are context clues?

2. Do you think context clues are important? Explain.

 What’s More
Exercise I. Circle the letter of the best meaning for the difficult word as it is used in context.

1. Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason’s party, she sat in a corner without
speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason she hangs
out with me is because I never try to force her to be sociable. She would never forgive me
if I introduced her to anyone.
A. friendly B. hungry C. unclean D. shy

2. There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out.
Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
A. quicken B. agree on C. sue D. discuss

3. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the
young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the
above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.
A. very cold C. not moving
B. visible D. not melted

4. If you count all the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate A, and only some of
the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate B, you’ll skew the results in favor of
candidate A.
A. roast B. ignore C. slant D. ask

5. We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had
ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark
planet? We doubted that.
A. movement B. worry C. enjoyment D. laughter

6. Kathy was looking for a strong but light material to use for making her water jugs.
Unfortunately, she chose noodelite. It proved too porous to hold jelly. A porous material
_____.
A. is good for holding things that you pour
B. protects you in pouring rain
C. allows liquids to flow through it
D. is necessary for making bowling balls

7. No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal
citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all
shocked.
A. friendly B. helpful C. loud D. hidden

8. The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were
locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their
final paychecks now that the company was insolvent.
A. broke, or out of money C. changing a name
B. hiring new workers D. making too much money
9. Mr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you that your future with this company depends on how
hard you work,” he stated firmly.
A. a girl again C. important
B. honest and trustworthy D. not responsible

10. “I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily.
“I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!”
A. repeat B. celebrate C. continue D. cancel

Exercise II.

Directions: Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross
sentence clues or your prior knowledge.

1. Lia, it is lamentable that you and Derrick separated, but it has almost been a year. Don't
you think that it's about time to move on with your life?
Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
2. To prepare the cafeteria for the big dance, the planning committee adorned the walls with
colorful streamers and balloons.
Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
3. Ducked down in the tall grass, the warriors waited patiently on the hillside for the next
group unfortunate enough to walk through their ambuscade.
Definition:
________________________________________________________________________

4. The flood caused toxic molds to grow on the walls of our old house and now it is
uninhabitable.
Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
5. Brian attempted to see who was riding inside of the limousine, but the opaque window
tinting prevented him from getting even the slightest glimpse.
Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
6. Due to his parsimonious nature, Brian enjoys borrowing movies from the library and
copying them, buying day old bread from the bakery, and recording music from the radio
even though he has a lot of money.
Definition:
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Katie talked back to the principal and called him by his first name so he sent her to the
office for her insolence.
Definition:
_______________________________________________________________________
8. After the players got caught cheating on the exam, the coach rebuked them harshly.
Definition:
_______________________________________________________________________
9. Large companies and wealthy clients wanted Donzo to take their pictures, as Donzo was
well known for his eminence in photography.
Definition:
_______________________________________________________________________
10."Teacher, you forgot to assign homework," said James, expressing the obsequies nature
that made him unpopular.
Definition:
_______________________________________________________________________

(DAY5)
Post-Test

I hope you enjoyed the previous activity while learning to unlock difficult words with the use
of description, example, synonym, contrast and inference clues as your context clues. It’s
test time now!

Write your answers in a half crosswise sheet of paper

which you will submit at an appointed time later.

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Choose the letter of the best meaning for the underlined word as it is used in context.

1. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be breaking in no time at all!

A. reduce B. follow C. behind D. buy
2. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the
house. An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.
A. paint or repair old buildings
B. wear one’s shoes on the wrong feet
C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong
D. be very noisy
3. Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is
the foremost expert in their field.
A. The first or main one B. craziest C. least informed D. loudest
4. Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even
though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just
have to take his word for it. If a statement is plausible, __________.
A. you must always believe it
B. you should never believe it
C. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
D. it's believable enough to possibly be true
5. If you don’t thwart his evil plan, he might affect all of you then.
A. help B. figure out C. tickle D. block
6. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation
in order to succeed.
A. family B. useful C. dangerous D. secret
6. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the
infection's attempt to spread.
A. live in a certain place C. itch or burn
B. block or slow down D. help to do something important
8. Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds
and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as “transient,” you are
saying that __________.
A. it sounds like a train C. it helps you win
B. it is quite harmful D. it doesn't last long
9. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would
be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A. musical instrument C. discovery
B. choice of music D. disagreement
10. When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered
and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?
A. come together B. smile C. fly like a bird D. sing
11. It's a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two
candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.
A. needing a bath C. clearly different
B. dishonest D. about the same age
12. Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection
of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
A. costing a lot of money C. having no color
B. large number D. not enough
13. Of course, I’m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic, so I won’t be
surprised when you succeed.
A. expecting the best to happen C. full of gas
B. needing glasses to see D. unselfish
14. When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity.
A. good looks C. intelligence
B. mistakes D. huge appetite for herbs
15. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on
this project.
A. dare C. act like a donkey
B. promise D. forget
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CONGRATULATIONS! You succeeded in doing all the exercises and tasks in this module.
It’s bye bye time. God bless you always, and be safe!
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