Context Clues A philatelist is someone who collects different kinds of

stamps.
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reader can understand the meaning of Meaning: stamp collector
highfalutin or unknown word/s in sentences.
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Conjugation is done by adding –s or –es or –d or –ed to
examples given the base form of the verb.

The air in Manila is found to have noxious materials Meaning: changing forms of verbs
such as air fresheners, insect repellants, smoke from
vehicles, and dust particles.

Meaning: harmful

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• the situation or how the word is used

in the sentence

When her son was imprisoned, she felt that all her
dreams for him vanished. She can no longer look at her
son lingering behind the cold bars of the prison
together with other criminals.

Meaning: staying

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• comparison/s made (similarities)

The taciturn student is like a mute television.

Meaning: timid/quiet

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• contrasting ideas (differences) /

antonyms

Mike’s daughter is very mischievous; however, his son

always behaves well.

Meaning: playful

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• synonym/s presented

The work assigned to me was cumbersome and tiring.

Meaning: difficult or tiring to do

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