Name: Elcyn Andrew V.

Booc Date: October 25, 2020

Grade & Section: STE 8 - Darwin Subject: English

English 8
Synonyms

1) There were several mutinies held by our forefathers against the Spanish colonization that were
crushed with cruelty by the Spanish leaders.

The revolt of slaves against their masters were common during the Agricultural Revolution.

2) That hearty meal had greatly replenished my energy after a very long run.

The army officer went back to the supply camp to refill his bullets used during the heat battle.

3) I hope your crops in your farm would become abundant you could have a good harvest this
year.

The mango tree by the road is plenty with fruits during summer and the passers love picking
fruits from it.

4) I love to go to the sea at night because the sea breeze gives a soothing effect to me.

The wind from the melting Siberia makes the month of January the coldest month of the year.

5) That old man’s moral values are a good example on how should we live and on how to have a
good reputation to the people around us.

The little boy always try to be good so that he could be happy and content on his life.

6) The old books inside a carton in the library were a little bulky that we have a hard time carrying
it outside.

Her overweight friend has the highest weight in the class during the BMI examination.

7) The fishes that I kept in our aquarium were lively and full of energy when I gave them their
feeds.

The athlete was energetic and very active during the Olympics because he ate a lot of vegetables
during his training period.

8) The woman in the story encountered a dwarf along his way to their village.

He met his father along the road buying building material for their house.
 Assessment

Mastering the Skills

Determine the meaning of the underlined words by noting context clues found in each of the following
sentences. Encircle that context clue. Then, tell if the context clue used is definition or synonym. Write
your answer on the blank provided.

Example:

The dates are listed in chronological order.

They start at the beginning and end with the last event.

Answer: Definition

Start here.

1. She hums continuously, like all the time, and it annoys me.
Answer: Synonym

2. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, a systematic examination of all the equipment.
Answer: Definition

3. Her great prowess, also her extraordinary ability in the engineering competition, won her first
prize.
Answer: Synonym

4. The parking lot was so congested as there were crowded cars in different colors and sizes. It took
us an hour to get out!
Answer: Synonym

5. In their catechism class, where basic principles of Christianity is discussed, the question about the
Blacks, was raised.
Answer: Definition