Contex T Clue

CONTEX
T CLUE
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined and italicized word in the sentence below?
1. What are the essential things to bring during summer vacation?

A. useless B. worthy C. important D. enough
2. Filipina is a modest woman; she speaks politely and wears decent and appropriate clothing.
A. conservative B. extravagant C. liberated D. Tactful
3. Filipinos are always optimistic. For them, there is no room for negativities even in times of
tragedies.
A. carefree B. generous C. happy D. positive
4. It was a frigid night despite being the summer season. Frigid means?
A. very cold B. very cozy C. very hot D. very warm
5. The Education Week celebration was spearheaded by the English Language Department.
Spearheaded means?
A. introduced B. led C. originated D. participated
Context clues
are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can
use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
Learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or
paragraph is the most practical way to build vocabulary, since a
dictionary is not always available when a reader encounters an unknown
word.
A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings.
Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is used can
the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the context.
Example: * I have cold. I am cold.
* She feels dazy so she needs to lie down.
I have to lie.
Types of Context Clues:
1. DEFINITION / DESCRIPTION CLUE
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
(“…”) quotation mark ( , ) comma ( - ) dashes, and ( ) parentheses.
Examples:
A. His “emaciation,” that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to
see.
*emaciation means skeleton like appearance
B. Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common
practice.
*fluoroscopy means the examination with fluoroscope
C. The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales.
*a short-stemmed pipe point out the definition of “dudeen.”
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/ examples are.
Examples:
A.Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the
coldest parts of the ocean.
B. Celestial bodies, examples are the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated
man through the centuries.
3. SYNONYM/ RESTATEMENT CLUE
The reader may discover the meaning of an unknown word because it repeats
an idea expressed in the sentence.
Examples:
A.Flooded with spotlights, the focus of all attention is the new Miss America,
began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the
evening.
B. The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake
around the trees of the mountainside.
C. Santa Clause was so portly that his doctor declared him overweight, even the
reindeer can’t almost lift the sleigh.
4. INFERENCE CLUE
The meaning of the unfamiliar word is not directly stated in the sentence,
but the definition can be assumed by prior knowledge.
Examples:
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.”
B. She was so famished that people felt sorry for her and gave her food to eat.
Activity 1.2
A. Instructions: Match Column A to Column B by writing your answer on
your activity notebook.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Simple a. loathe
2. Meanwhile b. nearly
3. Second c. easy
4. Hearsay d. rumor
5. Contented e. guarantee
6. Warranty f. satisfied
7. Almost g. moment
8. Hint h. in the meantime
9. Numerous i. clue
10.Hate j. many
k. religious
Activity 1.2 B: Guess Me!
Directions: Read the passage below and determine the meaning of

each underlined word by its context in the passage.
The durability of Superman as a symbol of America popular culture is incontestable.
There is no questioning that his popularity has lasted since 1930’s when he was
created. A native of Krypton, Superman comes to earth and makes his home in
Metropolis. Always on the side of justice, he battles the perversity of countless
villains. Although he has a superhuman strength. Superman disguises himself as the
meek and impassive Clark Kent, a newspaper reporter. No one would suspect that
Kent, whose cowardice is equal by his extreme torpor, can also operate as the
dynamic Superman. Lois Lane, another reporter on the Daily Planet, openly admits
her preference for Superman with his insatiable appetite for taking on any adversary.
With the advent of television, it seemed that comic-book heroes would cease to
enthrall adventure-loving fans. Many heroes did sink into the abyss of neglected and
oblivion.
Superman, however, has fought his way stardom, not only in television but in
the movies. American culture is ever-changing but the indomitable Superman lives.
B. Instructions: For the underlined word in the selection, choose the definition that most
closely matches the meaning of the word as it was used in the passage. Encircle the letter of
the best answer.
1. Durability
a. capability b. hard c. doubtfulness d. lastingness
2. Incontestable
a. answerable b. unquestionable c. arguable d. competitive
3. Perversity
a. strangeness b. wickedness c. violence d. overwhelming odds
4. Impassive
a. calm b. difficult c. impressive d. imposing
5. Torpor
a. antipathy b. vibration c. sluggishness d. stupidity
6. Dynamic
a. engine b. forceful c. dangerous d. dignified
7. Insatiable
a. greedy b. unsatisfactory c. encouraging d. hopeless
8. Adversary
a. celebration b. opponent c. acquaintance d. finance
9. Oblivion
a. a kind of angle b. promise c. geometric shape d. state of being forgotten
10. Indomitable
a. unconquerable b. domineering c. impossible d. unquestionable

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