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 Task Analysis
Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
(compound, affixed) based on
given context clues
(Synonyms
Antonyms
word parts)

EN5V-IIIf-20.3
EN5V-IIIf-20.4

GUIDE CARD
Compound words are words that are
combined together to form new words and new
meanings.

 Compound words can be written as one word.

It is called closed compound word.
Ex. Backpack, overpass, notebook

Compound word can be written as two words.

It is called open compound word
Ex. Front door, boxing ring

Compound word can also be written with

hyphen. It is called hyphenated- compound
word.
Ex. mother-in-law, hand-in-hand, attorney-
at-law

ACTIVITY CARD
I. Write the compound words that mean the
following.

________________ 1. bell by the door

________________ 2. ache or pain at the

back of the body

________________3. cake fried on a pan

________________4. room where classes

are held

________________5. cloth to cover

ACTIVITY CARD
II. Read the sentences. Answer the questions that
follow.
a. The sky was overcast, rain was expected
because it was cloudy afternoon.
What word in the sentence is hint the meaning
of the unfamiliar word?

b. I have read the foreword of the book

“Mother’s Wit”. What word is synonymous to
foreword? ( conclusion, introduction,
content)

c. His statement was an example of falsehood.

What word has opposite meaning with
falsehood? ( truth, lies, rumor)

ASSESMENT CARD
I. Box the meaning of the compound word
through context clues.

1. I have read the headline of the

newspaper today, it is front story written in
bold letters.

2. Mrs. Mercado gives a piece of advice

to his son-in-law. The husband of his
daughter wants to go abroad.

ASSESMENT CARD
II. Encircle the antonym of the compound word in
each sentence.
 1. The policemen broadcast the issue of illegal
logging. ( tell new, spread, hide)
2. Luisa wants to stay at the backside.
(bottom, front, left)

III. Underline the synonym of the compound word in

the following sentences.
1. Parents provide backstop during Brigada
Eskwela. (assistance, food, ideas)
2. Two weeks later,Erianne was cleaning out
the small bag she carried with her everywhere
when she found a thin, black leather billfold. ( bag,
jacket, wallet)

ENRICHMENT CARD
Using your own understanding of the words, define the
following words and compound words. Use the compound
words in meaningful sentences.
1. boxing-__________________________________
 ring-____________________________________

boxingring- ______________________________

Sentence:________________________________

_________________________________________

2. finger-___________________________________

print-____________________________________

fingerprint-________________________________
Sentence:___________________________________

Remember
 Compound words come from two or more words that
are combined together to form a new word and a new
meaning.
 Context clues hint the parts of a sentence or paragraph
that come before or after the unfamiliar word.
 Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
REFERENCE CARD
K-TO 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE pp.63