English 5 Week2

Elementary
Grade 5
English
ENGLISH LEARNING KIT

First Quarter – Week Two
Infer the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

(Compound, Affixed, Blended, Clipped) based
on Given Context Clues (Synonyms, Antonyms,
Word Parts) and Other Strategies
Grade 5-English
Grade 5-English
Competency: Infer meaning of unfamiliar words (compound, affixed, blended, clipped) based on
given context clues ( synonyms, antonyms, word part) and other strategies
EN5V-Ic-12 and 13, EN5V-Ie-12and13, EN5V-Ig-12and13
English – Grade 5
English Learning Kit
Infer the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Text Clues
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Grade 5-English
Infer the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words
Using Text Clues
BEGIN
As a grade five learner, it is important

that you learn about inferring the meaning of
unfamiliar words such as compound, affixed,
blended and clipped because it is a great
tool in finding the meaning of unfamiliar word
in the text read. In addition, there are other
ways in determining the meaning of the
words.
In this module, you will learn different
techniques in unlocking the meaning of
unfamiliar words. This will help you to
experience a meaningful reading
involvement that will give you a fulfilling
learning as well. Further, this material also
includes exercises in individual learning
activity sheets that will widen your
imagination in understanding unfamiliar
words read in sentences. The task intended
for you will surely improve your reading
experience.
Enjoy your reading exploration!
TARGET
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. infer the meaning of compound words through its synonyms and
antonyms;
2. infer the meaning of affixed words based on given context clues
and other strategies;
3. infer the meaning of blended words based on given context clues;
and
4. infer the meaning of clipped words based on given context clues
(synonyms and antonyms).
Grade 5-English 1
Lesson 2.A
Infer the Meaning of Compound Words Through its
Synonyms and Antonyms
TRY THIS
Directions: Form compound words by matching words in column A with those in

column B.Write your answer in your English notebook.
A. B.
_________1. ready day
_________2. back scape
_________3. tidal table
_________4. brides wave
_________5. flower vase
_________6. study ground
_________7. land made
_________8. every drink
_________9. soft board
_________10. black maid
Were you able to form compound words correctly? _________________

If YES say HOORAY !!!
What is a Compound Word?
Compound word is a word made up of two separate words joined together to

form another word.
Compound word is written in three different ways:
1. Closed compound word
2. Open compound word
3. Hyphenated compound word
Grade 5-English 2
DO THIS
Directions: Complete these compound words. Some are written as one,

some as two words while some are joined by hyphen. Clues to
the meaning of the compound words are given at the right.
Compound Meaning
1. Fare _ _ _ _ so long, goodbye

2. Some _ _ _ _ _ not always
3. Post _ _ _ _ _ _ place where letters come and go
4. Sugar _ _ _ _ _ where sugar comes from
5. A-ten- _ _ _ _ bill bill worth ten pesos
6. Forget- _ _ - _ _ _ flower named for remembrance
7. Live _ _ _ _ _ poultry, piggery
8. South _ _ _ _ going to the south
9. _ _ _ _ -mayor official below the mayor
10. Twenty _ _ _ three times seven
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct compound words inside the box.
heart- to- heart editor-in-chief heat cramps

passers-by headline heart attack
1. Mr. Robert Tan has been working as the_________ of a leading

entertainment magazine of the country.
2. One morning, his name was in the_________ of a daily newspaper.
3. Mr. Tan suffered _________ while at work due to poor ventilation in his
office.
4. In the evening, he has rushed to the hospital because of ___________.
5. Before the incident happened, he had ____________ talk with his fellow
workers, sharing with them how he loved and enjoyed his job.
Grade 5-English 3
EXPLORE
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Great! You did a wonderful job in
providing correct compound words to
complete the sentences. This time try to
identify from among the other words in the
sentences the synonym of each
underlined compound word.
1. You’ve got a new wristwatch which is similar to my two-year-old timepiece.

2. The clock hands and numerals are luminous for light-emitting for they glow
even in the darkest place.
3. Self-winding watches became popular in the 1920’s so did automatic
clocks.
4. Driving along the countryside where there is much greenery and fresh air, I
fell in love with the rural which I often visited.
5. The schedule of flights to the south is as tight as the timetable of sea trips.
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Compound word is a word made up of two

separate words joined together to form another
word. Compound words are written in any of the
following ways:
1.) Open – written as one word
Example: airport, breakdown, backyard,
anytime
2.) Closed written – written in two separate

words.
Example: ice cream, high school, fish tank,
life span
3.) Hyphenated- written with hyphen

Example: editor-in-chief, father-in-law,
on-side, e-mail
Grade 5-English 4
SUM UP
You are almost done with this

module. You have formed compound
words, you have identified compound
words in a sentence, you have inferred the
meaning of compound words through its
synonyms and antonyms and you have
learned how to write compound words in
three different ways.
APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED
Directions: What does each underlined compound word mean?

Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.
1. A quick glance at you wristwatch helps you know the time.

A. time piece C. watcher
B. body clock D. counter
2. I love the puckered texture of crepe paper which is perfectly

for gift wrapping.
A. coupon bond C. wrinkle-free paper
B. cellophane D. crinkled, decorative paper
3. Kyle has always been hardworking that is why he submits his project
on time.
A. lazy C. punctual
B. unmindful D. industrious
4. One can conveniently work with light-emitting gadget especially in the

dark.
A. lightweight C. automatic
B. luminous D. gas-energized
5. Celebrating a fiesta is a time-honored Filipino tradition that dates back

during the Spanish time centuries ago.
A. long-established C. recently practiced
B. time-consuming D. nighttime
Grade 5-English 5
REFLECT
REFLECT
Well done! You have shown great

improvement after accomplishing all the
tasks in each lesson. This time you will
reflect on your work and rate your
confidence.
confidence.
How are you doing so far?
1 THING I REALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND

Things I still do
2 THINGS I WANT TO ASK
3 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED
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ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED
Directions: Infer the synonym of the underlined compound word by using context
clues. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. After having worked in public service for years the former councilor decided
to resign work in the government and begin a career in the construction industry.
2. A close follow-up of the safety protocol should be made by the government

in order to monitor the health of the citizens.
3. Wall decors of native materials, a frame neatly hanged on the wall were sold
in a very low price.
4. The burning sensation Gerald felt in his chest after eating so much at the buffet
was just heartburn, and not a heart attack.
5. For many years, Carlo was the breadwinner of the family and he is the only one
who earns enough to support his family.
Grade 5-English 7
Lesson 2.B
Infer the Meaning of Affixed Words based on Given
Context Clues and Other Strategies
TRY THIS
Directions: Match each phrase in column A with the word it describes in column B.
Write your answer in your notebook.
Column A Column B
_________ 1. write again dishonest

_________ 2. not normal bluish
_________ 3. wrong information unclean
_________ 4. not clean joyful
_________ 5. not honest abnormal
_________ 6. able to understand painless
_________ 7. full of joy misinformation
_________ 8. without pain rewrite
_________ 9. looks blue booklet
_________ 10. small book understandable
Were you able to match the phrase with the word it describe correctly?
If yes… Thumbs up!
Words in column B have prefixes and suffixes.

PREFIXES - syllables added before a word.
SUFFIXES - syllables added after a word.
DO THIS
Task 1
Directions: Read the sentences and copy the underlined words in your notebook.
Encircle the prefix used.
1. The teacher told Ronnie to rewrite his poem.

2. Polluted water is unsafe to drink.
3. My mother does everything for us. She is my supermom.
4. The children disarrange the chairs inside their classroom.
5. Mrs. Cruz bought several package of precooked noodles last Wednesday.
Grade 5-English 8
Task 2
Directions: Add a prefix to the root word in the parentheses to make the
sentence correct. Use the prefixes inside the box below.
in tri mis
il pro ir
1. The suspect was put in jail. He has many (legal)______ activities.

2. Jake got zero in his Spelling Test. He (spell)_____ all the words.
3. Do not be (responsible) _______, always do your assignment and study well.
4. The _______ (angle) has three angles.
5. Rene does not listen to his English teacher. He is always ____ attentive.
Task 3
Direction: Box the suffix in the following underlined words.
1. Plastic bottles are useful. It can be recycled.

2. Anna’s cellphone is useless. It could not receive messages anymore.
3. Our body needs nourishment in order to grow strong and healthy.
4. The Grade V learners performed the experiment carefully.
5. Yna’s new haircut makes her look boyish.
Task 4
Directions: Choose the most appropriate suffix for the underlined word to make
the sentence correct. Your answers are found inside the box below.
let able ward

ion ful ly
1. The PTA treasurer decided to deposit her collect in the bank.

2. Neryl wants to be a success doctor someday.
3. Cheska enjoys reading a book inside her room.
4. The boys raise their arms up.
5. My cellphone is pay in six months.
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EXPLORE
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Good job!
How did you find your activity?
Were you able to answer it correctly?
Task 5
Directions: Read the following questions and write your answers below.
1. In Task 1, what did you encircle before the root word?
__________________________________________________________________
2. In Task 2, what did you add before the root word?
3. In Task 3, what did you box after the root word?
4. In Task 4, after adding suffix to the root word does the meaning of the word
change? Yes or No.
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Well done! You have successfully

made a meaningful connection after
answering the previous activities. Now you are
all set for the discussion about affixes.
Grade 5-English 10
Affixes- are letters added to a root word that can change its meaning.
A. Prefixes – are syllables added at the beginning of the word.
Example:
Prefix Meaning Sample word
un unpacked
im impossible
in incorrect
not dislike
dis
il illegal
ir irresponsible
mis wrong mismatch
de away from deport
pre before pretest
tri three triangle
re again repeat
B. Suffixes – are syllables added at the end of the word.
Example:
Suffix Meaning Parts of Speech Sample

Form
-ly -capable of adverb slowly
-in manner of
-ment development
- act of,
-ness quietness
-state of noun
-ity activity
-tion attraction
-sion confusion
-able, -ible, -ful workable, edible
-full of adjective fruitful
-ous, -ic poisonous, angelic
-less - without adjective fatherless
-ize, ise -to do, to perform verb memorize, advertise
Grade 5-English 11
SUM UP
You are almost done with this module.

You have learned and identified prefixes,
suffixes, root words and inferred the meaning
of affixes based on given context clues
(synonyms, antonyms, word parts) and other
strategies.
Task 1
Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct word with the given meaning
in the parenthesis.
1. Kate’s dream is ________ to achieve. (not possible)

2. The children ________ vegetables in the garden. (plant again)
3. Peter was scolded by his teacher because of his _______.( wrong
behavior)
4. The _______ price of meat was only ten pesos a kilo. (before war)
5. Chris refused to buy new toys because they are________ for his studies.
(not necessary
Task 2
Directions: Give the meaning of italicized words in the sentences below.
Write the correct answer in your notebook.
1. The flood victims were foodless for three days.

A. had much food
B. had no food
C. had plenty of food
D. had enough food
2. The glass jar is breakable.

A. The glass jar breaks easily.
B. The glass jar is very hard.
C. The glass jar is unique.
D. The glass jar breaks softly.
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3. Daisy capitalize the beginning of her sentence.
A. Daisy begins her sentence with a small letter.
B. Daisy begins her sentence with a capital letter.
C. Daisy begins her sentence with a punctuation.
D. Daisy begins her sentence with a cursive letter.
4. It is dangerous to cross the river during night time.
A. Crossing the river at nightime is always safe.
B. Crossing the river at night time is full of danger.
C. Crossing the river at night time is full of fun.
D. Crossing the river at night is a few danger.
5. Rene won first place in the running event. He runs fastly.

A. Rene runs very slow. C. Rene runs very smart.
B. Rene runs very fast. D. Rene runs very low.
REFLECT

improvement after accomplishing all the
confidence.
________________________________________

___________________________________
___________________________________

_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Grade 5-English 13
LEARN MORE
Directions: Pick out the word with a prefix / suffix from each sentence and give its
meaning. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. Rex is an irregular student this year. ____________

2. The children gave an incorrect answer. ___________
3. I am grateful of my parents’ love and care. _______
4. The Doctor successfully found a cure for COVID-19. __________
5. The mango tree is fruitless. _____________
Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word from the choices
below. Write you answer in your notebook.
1. May asked forgiveness from her teacher because she cheated during the test.
A. friendship C. apology
B. success D. excuse
2. The Grade 5 pupils performed a dramatic playlet.

A. a short play C. a horror movie
B. a huge animal D. a long play
3. Mrs. Cruz was misinformed about the meeting so she was not able to attend.
A. wrong information C. bad information
B. new information D. without information
4. I am excited to watch postgame highlights.

A. during the game C. after the game
B. before the game D. new game
5. The children had the preview of their lesson.

A . to see before the lesson C. to see after the lesson
B . to see during the lesson D. to see another lesson
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Lesson 2.C
Infer the Meaning of Blended Words based
on Given Context Clues
TRY THIS
Directions: Look for the meaning of the underlined words through context clues.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Television stations simulcast weather updates every four hours a day.

A. simultaneous and broadcast C. simultaneous and broad
B. simulcast and telecast D. simultaneous and cast
2. Hotels use intercom in every room so that guests’ concern maybe paged in for
their convenience.
A. inter and communication C. national and communication
B. international and communicate D. international and communication
3. You can receive an automatic email if you are hired in the job.
A. electronic and mail C. internet and mail
B. electric and mail D. emotion and mail
4. Text messages with emoticons are used to highlight one’s feelings or emotions.
A. emotion and icon C. motion and icon
B. emote and icon D. emotional and icons
5. The new restaurant in the town served brunch at eleven o’clock in the morning.
A. breakfast and lunch C. break and lunch
B. breaktime and lunch D. bread and lunch
DO THIS
Activity 1
Direction: Arrange the jumbled letters to get the blended words.
1. Web seminar = ranibew
2. Telephone marathon = etelhont
3. Smoke fog = mogs
4. Multiple complex = exliptulmp
5. Web log = logb
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Activity 2
Direction: Write the blended word by analyzing its word parts.
1. car + hijack = ______________________
2. high + technology = _________________
3. friend + enemy = ___________________
4. medical + care = ____________________
5. information + commercial = ____________
6. smoke + fog = _______________________
7. urine + analysis = ____________________
8. motor + bicycle = _____________________
9. situation + comedy = __________________
10. technology + wizard = _________________
EXPLORE
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providing possible solutions in the first
activity. Now let us connect your
responses to the following questions. Write
your answers in your notebook.
1. What word is formed when two words are joined together by taking parts
of both words and combining these parts into a new word?
______________________________________________________________
2. What clues are used to infer the meaning of blended words?
______________________________________________________________
3. How do we form blended words?
______________________________________________________________
Grade 5-English 16
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Well done! You have successfully

made a meaningful connection after
answering the previous activities. Now you are
all set for the discussion about blended
words..
• Blended are two words joined together by taking parts of both words and
combining the parts into a new words.
• Word parts is by analyzing the meaning of each word being combined.
• Synonyms are words having the same meaning.
• Antonyms are words with opposite meaning.
• Context clues are giving the meaning from the sentence itself.
Study the table of blended words and their meanings:

Original Word Blended Word Meaning
simultaneous broadcast simulcast To broadcast simultaneously
international intercom a two-way communication system
communication with a microphone and load
speaker at each station for
localized use
electronic mail e-mail a means or system for transmitting
messages electronically
emotional icon emoticon Typically represents a facial
expression or suggest an attitude
or emotion and that is used
especially in computerized
communications
breakfast and lunch brunch A meal usually taken in the morning
that combines a late breakfast and
an early lunch
spoon and forks sporks A multipurpose eating utensil that
combines the bowl of a spoon with
the tines of the fork
smoke fog smog A fog made heavier and darker by
smoke and chemical fumes
international network internet An electronic communications
network that connects computer
networks and organizational
computer facilities around the world
web seminar webinar A live online educational
presentation during which
participating viewers can submit
questions and comments
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web log blog A website that contains online
personal reflections, comments,
and often hyperlinks, videos and
photographs provided by the
writers
motor bicycle motorbike A small usually light weight
motorcycle
motor cavalcade motorcade A procession of motor vehicles
wireless fidelity wifi Used to certify the interoperability
of wireless computer networking
devices
SUM UP

module.. You have identified that blended
words are two words joined together by
taking parts of both words and combining
the parts into a new word.
WORD SEARCH
Directions: Look for the word parts that make up the blended words below.
Write your answers in your notebook.
biographical blog 1. heliport - ________ and _________
helicopter international 2. blog - ________ and _________
network broadcast 3. internet - ________ and _________
web simultaneous 4. motorbike - ________ and _________
bicycle recorders 5. simulcast - ________ and _________
airport camera 6. camcorders - _______ and _________
motor motor
7. motorcade - _______ and _________
cavalcade picture
8. biopic - ________ and _________
smoke mail
9. email - ________ and ________
electronic fog
10. smog - ________ and ________
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REFLECT

improvements after accomplishing all the
confidence.
________________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
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Directions: Infer the meaning of the following unfamiliar words through context
clues. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. The new restaurant in the town served brunch at 11:00 in the morning.
A. breakfast and lunch C. break and lunch
B. breaktime and lunch D. bread and lunch
2. Hotels use intercom in every room so that guests concern maybe paged
in for their convenience.
A. inter and communication
B. international and communicate
C. national and communication
D. international and communication
3. Text messages with emoticons are used to highlight one’s feelings or
emotions.
A. emotion and icon C. motion and icon
B. emote and icon D. emotional and icons
4. You can receive an automatic email if you are hired in the job.
A. electronic and mail C. internet and mail
B. electric and mail D. emotion and mail
5. Students, teachers and other employees need wifi access in order to
connect to the internet.
A. Wire and fiddle C. wear and fidelity
B. Wireless and fidelity D. wireless and fiddle
6. Prepackaged meals may come with disposable plastic spork.
A. Spoon and food C. Space and fork
B. Spam and fork D. Spoon and fork
7. My friends and I are very excited to witness the motorcade of our local
artists. We will stay in a place where we can see them closely.
A. Motor and arcade C. motor and cavalcade
B. Motorboat and arcade D. auto and arcade
8. Due to this pandemic, teachers could no longer attend face to face

conferences and seminars. It is a good thing that trainings are available
online. They could simply register in order to attend a webinar.
A. Web and log C. wellness and seminar
B. Web and seminar D. web and similar
9. Maria likes to watch her favorite TV sitcom with her family every Sunday.
A. Situation and comedy C. sit and comedy
B. Situation and melody D. select and melody
10. Television stations simulcast weather updates every 4 hours a day.

A. simultaneous and broadcast C. simultaneous and broad
B. simulcast and telecast D. simultaneous and cast
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Lesson 2.D
Infer the Meaning of Clipped Words based on
Given Context Clues (Synonyms and Antonyms)
TRY THIS
Directions: Identify the clipped word in the sentence. Give its full meaning.
1. The registration of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) will take place
at the gym.
2. Miss Iran is a nursing grad from the state university.
3. Take vitamin C to avoid flu.
4. Annika answered all the question in her exam.
5. Via began surfing when she was a teen.
6. I use my phone to call my friends.
7. My gym instructor has big abs.
8. I have many apps in my cellphone.
9. Miss Bañas drink coke after eating.
10. My sister received a colorful bra.
DO THIS
Task 1
A. Directions: Identify the clipped word in the sentence and give its full form.
Choose your answers inside the box.
graduate bicycle automobile

influenza autograph gymnasium
1. Andy received the latest auto model from his father.

2. Eric rides a mountain bike to the school.
3. Mrs. La Pascua is an Education grad from the University of San Agustin.
4. My mother was brought to the hospital because of flu.
5. The singing contest will be held at the gym.
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B. Directions: Use the clipped form of the words inside the box to complete the
following sentences. Write your answer in your notebook.
necktie gasoline earthquake

airplane refrigerator teenager
1. My brother wears a black __________ for his new suit.

2. There was a price hike of ________last two weeks ago.
3. Mother put the fish inside the _______to keep it fresh for the next day.
4. The _______ that hit Japan killed many people.
5. Jamela got onto the______ leaving Ava waving behind her.
Task 2
Directions: Give the full meaning of the underlined clipped word in the sentence.
1. Burger is not good to our health.

2. West Visayas State University has five labs.
3. My husband spends a lot of money during election campaign on his
ads.
4. Math is my favorite subject.
5. Crocs are very dangerous animals.
6. My teacher goes to the gym every morning.
7. One kilo is equivalent to one thousand grams.
8. His phone was stolen in school.
9. The signs of COVID – 19 are flu and sore throat.
10. I stay in my dorm the whole day.
EXPLORE
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providing the correct meaning of clipped
words used in the sentence. This time try
to identify the full meaning of clipped word
based on the given clue. Write your
answers in your notebook.
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Direction: Study the following clues to complete the crossword.
Across
1. it has two wheels, ride on it using our
feet
2. a large aquatic reptile with large jaws
Down
3. a device converting sound waves into
electricity, we use it for singing
4. a room where the medical student
hold their experiment
5. a transportation in the air
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Well done! You have successfully made a meaningful

connection after answering the previous activities. Now
you are all set for the discussion about clipped words.
CLIPPED WORDS - are often used in their shorten word for their convenience
Types of Clippings
1. Backclipping is the loss of one or more syllables at the end of a word.
Examples:
* abs (abdominal muscle) * dorm ( dormitory )
* app (application) * croc ( crocodile )
* bi (bisexual) * lab ( laboratory )
* bra (brassiere) * apps ( application)
* memo( memorandum) * grad ( graduate)
* taxi (taxicab)
2. Foreclipping refers to the omission of one or more syllables at the
beginning of a word.
Examples:
* phone (telephone) * gator ( alligator)
* sample (example) * plane ( airplane )
* coon (raccoon)
3. Middle Clipping retains the middle part of a word, getting rid of the
beginning and ending parts.
Examples:
* flu (influenza) , * fridge ( refrigerator)
* tec (detective)
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SUM UP

module. You have inferred the meaning of
clipped words based on given context
clues such as synonyms and antonyms.
Now, let’s recap important things you have
learned.
WORD SEARCH
Directions: Find the full meaning of the following clipped words inside the box.
Be sure to search downward and sideward also to be able to spot them.
lab app phone plane sample

flu fridge memo dorm croc
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REFLECT
REFLECT

improvements after accomplishing all the
confidence. Write your answer in your
notebook.
________________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
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Direction: Choose the letter of the correct clipped word for the underlined word.
1. During my college days, I was staying at a dormitory.
A. gym C. lab
B. dorm D. café
2. Mathematics is my all time favorite subject.

A. Science C. Math
B. Medicine D. Mathematic
3. Apples, oranges, and santol are example of fruits that are rich in vitamin C.
A. exam C. ample
B. sample D. memo
4. I put my automobile in the shop.

A. auto C. ad
B. lab D. gym
5. We are not allowed to use the telephone during class hours.

A. phone C. tablet
B. laptop D. cp
GLOSSARY
The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:
Antonym – a word of opposite meaning

Clues – something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties
Compound – to put together (parts) so as to form a whole
Infer – to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
Synonym – one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that
have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses
Affixes – are syllable added to a root word that can change its meaning.
Prefixes – are syllable added at the beginning of the word.
Root word – is a word or word part that can form the basis of new word
through the addition of prefixes
Suffixes – are syllable added at the end of the word.
Blended words - are two words joined together by taking parts of both words and
combining the parts into a new words.
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Context Clues- giving the meaning from the sentence itself
Word Parts – analyzing the meaning of each word being combined.
Backclipping (Apocopation) - is the loss of one or more syllables at the end of a
word.
Clipped words - are often used in their shorten word for their convenience
Foreclipping (Aphaeresis) -refers to the omission of one or more syllables at the
beginning of a word.
Middle Clipping (Syncope) - retains the middle part of a word, getting rid of the
beginning and ending parts.
REFERENCES
Developing My English Power 6 p.10-11
Joy in Learning English 6 p.43
Skill Builders for Efficient Reading 5 p.53
Elementary English Adventure 6
The New International Webster’s Pocket Dictionary of the English Language
Joy in Learning English 5
The New International Webster’s Pocket Dictionary of the English Language
Today’s English 5
English for All Times 5 Reading
English Expressway 5 Reading
Fun in English 5 Reading
Grade 5-English 27
ANSWER KEY
Lesson 2.A
Try this (A) Do This (A) Explore
1.made 1.farewell 1. timepiece
2.ground 2.sometimes 2.luminous
3.wave 3.post office 3.automatic
4.maid 4.sugarcane 4.rural area
5.vase 5.a-ten-peso-bill 5.schedule
6.table 6.forget-me-not 6.dishearted
7.land 7.livestock 7.dirigible
8.day 8.southward 8.landing strip
9drink 9. vice mayor
10.board 10.twenty one Apply what you have learned
(B) 1.A.
1.editor-in-chief 2.D
2.headline 3.D
3.heat cramps 4.B
4.heart attack 5.A
5.heart-to- heart
Reflect
Answers vary
Assess What you have learned

1. government
2. monitor
3. frame
4. burning sensation
5. one who earns enough
Lesson 2.B
Try this Do This (Task 1) Explore
1. rewrite A. 1.re 1. prefix
2.abnormal 2.un 2. yes
3.misinformation 3.super 3. suffix
4.unclean 4.dis 4. yes
5.dishonest 5.pre
6.understandable B. 1.il Apply what you have learned
7.joyful 2. mis 1.impossible
8.painless 3. ir 2.replant
9. bluish 4. tri 3.misbehaviour
10.booklet 5.un 4. prewar
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(Task 2) 5.unneccessary
A. 1. ful B.1.B
2. less 2.A
3.ment 3.B
4. fully 4.B
5.ish 5.B
B1. tion Learn More
Reflect 2. ful 1. irregular-not regular
Answers vary 3.let 2.incorrect-not correct
4.ward 3. grateful-full of grate
5.able 4.successfully- full of success
Assess What you have learned 5.fruitless- without friend
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A
Lesson 2. C
Try this Do This (Activity 1) Explore

1. A 1.webinar (Answers may vary)
2. D 2.telethon
3. A 3.smog Apply what you have learned
4.A 4.multiplex 1.helicopter and airport
5.A 5.blogs 2.web and log
Activity 1 3.international and network
1.carjack 4.motor and bicycle
2.hitech 5.simultaneous and telecast
3.frenemy 6. camera and recorders
4.medicare 7.motor and cavalcade
5.infomercial 8.biographical and picture
6.smog 9.electronic and mail
7.urinalysis 10. smoke and fog
8.motorbike
9.sitcom Reflect
10.technowizard Answers vary
Assess What you have learned
1. A 6.D
2. D 7.C
3. D 8.B
4. A 9.A
5. B 10.A
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Lesson 2. D
Try this Do This (Task 1) Reflect
1. gym A.1.auto-automobile (Answers may vary)
2. grad 2.bike- bicycle
3. flu 3.grad-graduate
4.exam 4.flu- influenza
5.teen 5.gym- gymnasium
6.phone B.1.tie
7.abs 2.gas
8.apps 3.fridge
9.coke 4.quake
10. bra 5.plane Assess What you
have learned
Task 2 1.B
1. hamburger 2.C
2.laboratory 3.B
3.advertisement 4.A
4.Mathematics 5.A
5.crocodile
Explore Apply what you have learned
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ENGLISH LEARNING KIT

Infer the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

Published in the Philippines

This English Learning Kit is published to be utilized by the Schools Division

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource may be

Development Team of English Learning Kit

Writers: Gina D. Dulduco Lee Grace D. De Los Reyes

Illustrator: Armand Glenn S. Lapor

Layout Artists: Lilibeth E. Larupay

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Management Team: Dr. Roel F. Bermejo Dr. Nordy D. Siason, Jr.

As a grade five learner, it is important

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Directions: Form compound words by matching words in column A with those in

Were you able to form compound words correctly? _________________

What is a Compound Word?

Compound word is a word made up of two separate words joined together to

Compound word is written in three different ways:

1. Closed compound word

2. Open compound word

3. Hyphenated compound word

Directions: Complete these compound words. Some are written as one,

1. Fare _ _ _ _ so long, goodbye

heart- to- heart editor-in-chief heat cramps

1. Mr. Robert Tan has been working as the_________ of a leading

2. One morning, his name was in the_________ of a daily newspaper.

4. In the evening, he has rushed to the hospital because of ___________.

1. You’ve got a new wristwatch which is similar to my two-year-old timepiece.

KEEP THIS IN MIND

Compound word is a word made up of two

2.) Closed written – written in two separate

3.) Hyphenated- written with hyphen

You are almost done with this

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Directions: What does each underlined compound word mean?

1. A quick glance at you wristwatch helps you know the time.

2. I love the puckered texture of crepe paper which is perfectly

4. One can conveniently work with light-emitting gadget especially in the

5. Celebrating a fiesta is a time-honored Filipino tradition that dates back

Well done! You have shown great

How are you doing so far?

1 THING I REALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND

2 THINGS I WANT TO ASK

3 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

2. A close follow-up of the safety protocol should be made by the government

_________ 1. write again dishonest

Words in column B have prefixes and suffixes.

1. The teacher told Ronnie to rewrite his poem.

1. The suspect was put in jail. He has many (legal)______ activities.

1. Plastic bottles are useful. It can be recycled.

let able ward

1. The PTA treasurer decided to deposit her collect in the bank.

1. In Task 1, what did you encircle before the root word?

2. In Task 2, what did you add before the root word?

3. In Task 3, what did you box after the root word?

KEEP THIS IN MIND

Well done! You have successfully

mis wrong mismatch

de away from deport

pre before pretest

tri three triangle

B. Suffixes – are syllables added at the end of the word.

Suffix Meaning Parts of Speech Sample