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Activity Sheet in English 8

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Activity Sheet in English 8

Exercise A. Read each question carefully and write the letter of your correct answer in your
notebook. The word you are going to define is underlined.
1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is
made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with
Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, ________________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you c. it costs too much money
b. it is everywhere d. it causes rashes
2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does "rash" mean?
a. an itchy skin condition c. trying to disguise a piece of cheese
b. funny d. with little thought or consideration
3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him.
Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a
while?
What does "bashing" mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool c. speaking or writing harshly about
b. going to too many expensive parties d. voting for a different candidate
4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life-saving research.
What does "esteemed" mean?
a. held over boiling water c. unable to chew gum
b. very old d. greatly admired
5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will
be an incentive for them to work harder.
What is the meaning of "incentive"?
a. a reason to do something c. a tax
b. a small amount of money d. a good job

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Exercise B. Identify the types of context clues and meaning of each underlined word in the
following sentences. Write the type of context clues on the space provided before
each number and the meaning on the spaces after each sentence. Write your
answers directly in your notebook.
_______ 1. Sam felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.

_______ 2. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all
the equipment.

_______ 3. The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.

_______ 4. Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges,


require community support to function efficiently.

_______ 5. Frances was so famished that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat.
A. Directions: Analyze the highlighted word in each sentence and identify its meaning using
context clues. Do this on your activity notebook.
1. Agatha’s peculiar-looking pet cat made everyone think that it’s from a different dimension.
What does peculiar mean?
a. ugly b. wild c. strange d. angry
2. The conflagration in the Australian outback killed nearly 3 billion animals. Conflagration
in this sentence means?
a. forest fire b. rally c. war d. calamity
3. The citizens were infuriated when they found out that the food supplies were not distributed
equally. When someone is infuriated, he/she is?
a. fearful b. very angry c. jealous d. ungrateful
4. I always get an eerie feeling whenever I pass by that old abandoned house. What does eerie
mean?
a. exciting b. confusing c. creepy d. fun
5. Karen was crying heavily after our movie date last night. She said the story was poignant.
Poignant means?
a. boring b. thrilling c. confusing d. touching
6. Some girls writhe in pain when their dysmenorrhea attacks. To writhe in pain means?
a. to twist in pain c. to roll in pain
b. to jump in pain d. to run in pain
7. You can’t defeat superheroes. They are invincible. When someone is invincible, he/she is?
a. immortal b. strong c. unbeatable d. brave
8. Juan was wrongly incarcerated for 12 years for a crime he did not commit. To be
incarcerated is to be?
a. tortured b. beaten to death c. imprisoned d. hanged
9. The thief skedaddled when he heard the police sirens from afar. What does the highlighted
word mean?
a. jumped b. ran away c. froze in fear d. panicked
10. I was astounded with what I saw when I reached the peak of Mt. Talinis. The scenery was
breathtaking. Astounded means?
a. amazed b. disappointed c. afraid d. depressed
B. Directions: Identify the types of context clues and meaning of each underlined word in the
following sentences. Write the type of context clues on the space provided
before each number and the meaning on the spaces after each sentence.
Write your answers directly in your notebook.
_______ 1. The restaurant ambiance, including its quite music, flowers, and candle light, made
it a perfect pace for Valentines day. ________________
_______ 2. The child’s ability to perform gymnastic was apparent or obvious, at an early
age.______________________
_______ 3. Carla was meticulous with her assignments, unlike her brother Ralph who
“scribbled all over the page”._____________________________
_______ 4. Ricardo is so arrogant. He is always bragging on something_______________
_______ 5. All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water and
shelter.________________________

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