English V Q1 W4

ENGLISH 5
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Inferring the Meaning of Clipped Words A
Using Context Clues
Y
1
Quarter 1 Week 3
Read each sentence carefully. Look for the meanings of the
underlined words from the choices below.
Look at the words.
What do you notice?

What do you think are they?
Complete the sentences below with the correct words found
inside the box.
1. A modern airplane can now be flown by means of an

_____________.
2. More movies are produced in India through __________.
3. Pepito Manaloto is a popular ________ about an ordinary
guy who suddenly became rich.
4. Due to advancements in technology, a _____________ can
now take a picture, shoot a video, and surf the net.
5. Older folks prefer some __________ whenever they find free
time.
Look at the pictures and
words in Column A. Pair
them with the blended
words in Column B.
Blended words are formed by

blending.
What is blending?
Match Column A with Column B. In your notebook, write only the
letter that corresponds to the correct answer on the blank before
each number.
Write at least 3 blended words that you know.
Example:
breakfast + lunch = brunch

Blended words are common in writing. They
are words formed by combining parts of two
different words. The most common example
occurs when the beginning part of a word is
combined with the end part of another word.
Try blending words. Choose your answer from the given choices.
workaholic globish
sitcom
sportscast docudrama
_____1. global + English

_____2. work + alcoholic
_____3. documentary + drama
_____4. situation + comedy
_____5. sports + broadcast
Homework:
Write 3 blended words.

ENGLISH 5
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Using Context Clues
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Quarter 1 Week 3
What are blended words?
Give examples of blended words?
Combine the words below to form
blended words.
1. smoke + fog =________

2. friend + enemy =______
3. car + hijack =_________
4. breakfast + lunch =____
5. web + log = __________
Complete the crossword puzzle by writing the correct
blended words. The hints are given for you to answer.
Identify what is referred to in each of the sentences below.
Use a separate paper for your answer.
1. These are formed by combining a part of a word with a part

of another to form a new word with a new meaning.
2. It is the process of joining a part of one word and a part of
another to make a new word with a new meaning.
3. These are used in inferring or “guessing” the meaning of
unfamiliar blended words.
4. It is a form of a context clue which has the same meaning
with the unfamiliar blended word. .
5. It is a blended word formed by combining the words motor
and cavalcade.
Give the two original words that were combined to form the
following blended words. An example is given to guide you in the
activity.
Construct 2 sentences using
the following blended words.
1. camcorder
2. sportscast
Read each sentence carefully. Choose the
meaning of the underlined blended word from
the choices. Write the letter which corresponds
to your choice.
Blended words are common in writing. They
are words formed by combining parts of two
different words. The most common example
occurs when the beginning part of a word is
combined with the end part of another word.
Read each sentence
carefully. Choose the
meaning of the
underlined blended
word from the choices.
Write the letter which
corresponds to your
choice.
Write two blended words and their
meaning.
ENGLISH 5
D
Using Context Clues
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3
Quarter 1 Week 3
Read each sentence
carefully. Choose the
meaning of the
underlined blended
word from the choices.
Write the letter which
corresponds to your
choice.
Identify the blended words in the box that best describe the meanings of each
of the sentences below.
frenemy internet spork
vlog newscast
1. It refers to the global communication network that allows

people around the world to connect and share information
through the computer.
2. A person who is a friend even though there is an underlying
dislike in the relationship.
3. It is a personal website or social media account where a
person regularly posts short videos.
4. It is a radio or television broadcast of news reports.
5. It is the hybrid form of a utensil especially intended for eating.
• Have you ever heard of clipped words?
• How are they formed?
• How are they used in a sentence?
Give the original word of the given clipped word in each item.
Identify the shortened form of the underlined word in each
sentence.
Look at the word mathematics, hamburger, and market. What
happens if we remove or omit some letters from these words in a
certain way?
• Can you still recognize the words?
• Have you ever heard of or encountered the words math,
burger, and mart before?
• If you were to use the words, which ones will you choose?
• What do we call these words that become shorter without
changing their meaning?
Read each sentence that contains a clipped word. Figure out the meaning of the
clipped word using context clues and match it with its longer word found in the
bubblehead.
Give one example each.
1.Backclipping
2.Foreclipping
1. Backclipping– Only the first part of the
word is left intact.
2. Foreclipping– Only the last part of the

word remains.
3. Middle Clipping–Only the middle part of

the word stands.
Write the original word of the underlined clipped word.
Study;
Backclipping
Foreclipping
Middle clipping
ENGLISH 5
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Using Context Clues
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Quarter 1 Week 3
What clipped words?
How are they formed?
Identify the
meaning of the
underlined
clipped word
from the
choices given.
Review the activity.
What type of clipping are used in each
number?
• A clipped word is a word formed by shortening a
longer word without changing it meaning.
• There are three common types of clipping:

backclipping, foreclipping, and middle clipping.
• Context clues like synonyms, antonyms, word parts,

and others can help in inferring the meaning of
clipped words.
Rewrite the sentences using the clipped word of the underlined term.
Example: My classmates and I are going to the cafeteria.

Answer: My classmates and I are going to the cafe.
1. Stay in the automobile.

2. The music coming from the stereophonics is pleasant to
the ears.
Rewrite the sentences using the clipped word of the underlined term.
1. You have to see your doctor once a year for a checkup.

2. The earthquake lasted for about a minute.
Write a sentence using the clipped word of the
term given below.
memorandum
 A clipped word is a word formed by shortening a longer word
without changing it meaning.
 There are three common types of clipping: backclipping,

foreclipping, and middle clipping.
 Context clues like synonyms, antonyms, word parts, and others can
help in inferring the meaning of clipped words.
Using these pictures, give the original word, clipped word, and
meaning.
Prepare for a quiz tomorrow.
ENGLISH 5
D
Using Context Clues
Y
5
Quarter 1 Week 3
Identify the meaning of the clipped word from the choices given.
Write only the letter which corresponds to the correct answer.
Enjoy learning!

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ENGLISH 5

What do you notice?

1. A modern airplane can now be flown by means of an

Blended words are formed by

breakfast + lunch = brunch

_____1. global + English

Write 3 blended words.

1. smoke + fog =________

1. These are formed by combining a part of a word with a part

1. It refers to the global communication network that allows

2. Foreclipping– Only the last part of the

3. Middle Clipping–Only the middle part of

• There are three common types of clipping:

• Context clues like synonyms, antonyms, word parts,

Example: My classmates and I are going to the cafeteria.

1. Stay in the automobile.

1. You have to see your doctor once a year for a checkup.

 There are three common types of clipping: backclipping,

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