Q1 G8 Eng Law 1

Q1 - LEARNING ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS 1 Grade 8 – ENGLISH
Name:___________________________________ Gr.&Sec:________________Date: ______ Score: ____

Learning Objectives:
• Define Context Clues.
• Identify types of context clues (synonyms, antonyms, restatements, definitions, examples)
• Use Context Clue as one of the strategies in unlocking unfamiliar words.
• Give words and expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
Learning Inputs:
• Context Clues are hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may
appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding
sentence.
1. When you encounter a problem with an unknown word while reading, you can make use of the
following questions:
2. What word seems unfamiliar to you?
3. What are other words that come before and after the unfamiliar word?
4. What meaning can you give to the unfamiliar word?
5. Does the given meaning make sense to the idea of the whole sentence/paragraph?
DAY 1
Learning Opportunity
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the blank before the number.
1. These are hints that surround the unknown word to help reveal its meaning.
A. word structure B. vocabulary words C. context clues D. structural analysis
2. It uses a similar word to help explain the meaning of the unknown word.
A. synonym B. antonym C. definition D. examples
3. It uses descriptive words, phrases, or clauses placed beside the unknown word and often enclosed or set off
by a comma.
A. antonym B. restatement C. synonym D. example
4. It uses a word with opposite or contrast definition to give the meaning of the unknown word.
A. synonym B. definition C. example D. antonym
5. It uses inferences to help the reader get the meaning of the unknown word.
A. synonym B. antonym C. example D. definition
DAY 2
Directions: Match the definition in A with the unfamiliar term in B. Use the context clues providedby how it is used
in a sentence.
1. Shinano was governed by a despotic leader who though a warrior, had a greatand cowardly shrinking
from anything suggestive of failing health and strength.
2. This caused him to send out a cruel proclamation. The entire province wasgiven strict orders to
mmediately put to death all aged people.
3. Those were barbarous days, and the custom of abandoning old people to diewas not uncommon.
4. Tying it in a square cloth, swung and bundle around his neck along with a gourd filled with cool, sweet water.
5. The trembling mother's voice was full of unselfish love as she gave her last injunction.
A B
1. oppressive and controlling. A. despotic
2. a drinking or water container B. proclamation
3. an authoritative warning or order C. barbarous
4. savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal D. gourd
5. a public or official announcement
E. injunctionespecially one dealing with a matter
of great importance
Week: 1-2 SDO LAS PIÑAS – CID LRMS
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DAY 3
Directions: Write the letter which gives the meaning of the unfamiliar word in bold letters.
1. The government has been meticulous more than ever in implementing the strict health andsafety protocols against
COVID-19 now that there are strong variants of the virus. The government has been-
A. smart B. careful C. reasonable D. supportive
2. Andrew is often scolded by his mother for leaving his things haphazard on his bedroom floor.
A. broken B. wet C. dirty D. jumbled
3. Grace was relaxing while reading her copy of the Time Magazine when Joven walked in,looking perturbed and
sounding upset, too. What words give you hints to the meaning ofperturbed?
A. can you help me B. Joven walked in C. sounding upset, too D. relaxing with the Time Magazine
4. Looking at the context clues in the statement below, ecstatic is close to: All the frontliner hospital staff engaged in
the treatment of COVID-19 patients were ecstatic at the tworecovered individuals. Their faces were filled with hope.
A. determined B. friendly C. excited D. overjoyed
5. Bitter melon is disgusting that we used to hide it under our plates. But this time of crisis that we need to boost our
immune system to fight the virus, we have loved eating it.
A. poisonous B. soaked C. gross D. sticky
DAY 4- DAY 5
Directions: Read each question carefully and circle the letter that gives the meaning of the unfamiliar word in bold
letters.
1. Speaking offensively to the judges was rash behavior. You just hurt your chances of winning! In the above context,
what does rash mean?
A. an itchy skin condition C. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
B. funny statement D. with little thought or consideration
2. Viral videos of shameful situations are always followed by bashing on social media of strangers against the people
involved. This is a serious form of bullying. What does bashing mean in the above selection?
A. hitting hard with a heavy tool C. speaking or writing harshly about
B. commenting carelessly D. reacting immediately
3. Part of the fight for the recognition of the significance of women in the society is the grant of women’s suffrage.
Now that societies have progressed, both men and women can choose the leaders of their countries. Which is the
meaning of suffrage?
A. privilege to travel C. opportunity to work abroad
B. run for office D. the right to vote
4. Some Filipinos are sure that the new healthcare law will mean better care for everyone. Others say that the law
would mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It is a controversy that will not go
away soon. A controversy is something that .
A. has strong disagreements over C. has many nonsense opinions
B. has urgent responses D. has dangerous effects
5. Luckily, the explosion diverted the asteroid from the way that would have sent it leaping into our planet. To divert
is to.
A. a change of direction of C. climbed the peak
B. look for high signals D. look through a telescope
DAY 6
Directions: Choose the letter of the meaning that matches the underlined unfamiliar word in the sentence.
1. The lost hikers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

A. crawled B. burned C. slept D. walked
2. The congress puts an additional 3% tariff on PhilHealth Overseas Filipino Workers which OFWs strongly
opposed.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. ads D. tax
3. The scared biker balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
4. We often travel to Baguio City to experience the bright colors of the fall foliage in Botanical Garden.
A. fog B. plays C. mud D. leaves
5. The mood was somber at the funeral of Kobe Bryant.
A. nervous B. serious C. hungry D. plenty

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DAY 7- DAY 8
Directions: Write the letter that corresponds to the meaning of each word as used in the givensentence.
Set 1: baloney
a. a foolish or deceptive talk

b. it comes from the sandwich meat called bologna which is typically made leftoverscraps
of meat
1. I ate a pie garnished with bits of baloney.

2. What he said was all baloney.
Set 2: master
a. a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves
b. having or showing very great skill or proficiency
3. His master was an old man who values human life.

4. He is a master of written words.
Set 3: dressing
a. to put on one's clothes

b. the sterile pads or compress applied to wound to promote healing
c. the sauce of salads, typically consisting of oil and vinegar mixed withherbs and
other flavorings
d. the fertilizing substance such as compost or manure spread over the
5. Sandra prefers vinaigrette dressing for her morning bowl of lettuce.

6. She called out her mom's name while dressing to ensure that she would
not leave her.

7. The dressing must be replaced twice a day so the infection won't go worse.
8. Dressing is needed to ensure healthy plant growth.
Set 4: palm
a. the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
b. unbranched evergreen tree with a crown of long feathered or fan shaped leaves
9. He poured alcohol into his palm.

10. They all went to the church to commemorate Palm Sunday.
DAY 9- DAY 10
Directions: Express what you have learned in this lesson by completing the sentences below.
1. Context clues are _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Some examples of context clues include __________________________________________________________
3. Words used as context clues help readers understand a literary piece by ______________________________
4. Context clues are important in literary pieces because they __________________________________________
Writer: Sherly M.Delmo

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Q1 - LEARNING ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS 1 Grade 8 – ENGLISH

Name:___________________________________ Gr.&Sec:________________Date: ______ Score: ____

Week: 1-2 SDO LAS PIÑAS – CID LRMS

(Government Property. Not for Sale)

Name:___________________________________ Gr.&Sec:________________Date: ______ Score: ____

1. The lost hikers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

Week: 1-2 SDO LAS PIÑAS – CID LRMS

(Government Property. Not for Sale)

Name:___________________________________ Gr.&Sec:________________Date: ______ Score: ____

a. a foolish or deceptive talk

1. I ate a pie garnished with bits of baloney.

3. His master was an old man who values human life.

a. to put on one's clothes

5. Sandra prefers vinaigrette dressing for her morning bowl of lettuce.

not leave her.

9. He poured alcohol into his palm.

Writer: Sherly M.Delmo

Week: 1-2 SDO LAS PIÑAS – CID LRMS

(Government Property. Not for Sale)

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