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CONTEXT CLUES
 CONTEXT CLUES
Context clues are words that appear in sentences
to help understand the meanings of difficult
words.
These may be found near the difficult word or in
the next sentence that comes right after it.
 TYPES OF
CONTEXT CLUES
SYNONYMS
A similar word is placed in the same sentence to know
the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Examples:
1. The society expects opulent personalities ─ those who are rich and
wealthy ─ to do charitable works.
2. It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering
of their fellowmen.
3. The teacher punished Nemo for his duplicity and deceitfulness after
discovering what he did.
 ANTONYMS
The exact opposite of synonym; the word is given an opposite
definition to uncover its meaning.
Examples:
1. Instead of continuing their opulent lifestyle, some millionaires prefer
to live in underprivileged and disadvantaged societies.
2. Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the only one who
is portly.
3. Unlike his brother who had integrity to spare, Nemo has nothing
more than duplicity.
EXAMPLES
The word is provided with an example to illustrate its
meaning.
Examples:
1. Opulent personalities such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are known for
making substantial money.
2. In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in amulets, such as pearl of
crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them from
harm.
3. Nemo’s duplicity included copying answers in the final exams, passing projects
not originally owned by him, aside from stealing his classmate’s wallet.
 EXPLANATION
The word is given an explanation or description t understand
the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Examples:
1. Opulent personalities are those who have a richly abundant supply of
resources.
2. Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he should have
done as part of his responsibilities.
3. Nemo is so deceitful that he cleverly keeps up to his dishonest and
mischievous tricks in school.
DEFINITION or RESTATEMENT
The word in the sentence is given a definition which
usually comes after.
Examples:
1. A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and
ancient tombs to obtain valuable relics and artifacts.
2. Nemo’s duplicity, crafty dishonesty, caused him to steal his classmate’s wallet.
3. Abbey was repulsed by the spider crawling up her arm. She had a feeling of
disgust and dislike.
Let’s Try This!
Rather than being exuberant, the
debutante preferred a simple gathering
in their home. lavish

ANTONYM
Carol is such a genial lady;
she is kind and sociable.
friendly

SYNONYM
The wound that Wilson had was so
excruciating that it caused him
severe pain. painful

EXPLANATION
To love someone beyond eternity is a
hyperbole; it is something that is
obviously exaggerated.
exaggeration

DEFINITION
Brassicas such as mustard, broccoli, and
cauliflower, are good ingredients for fish
and meat dishes.

cabbage-related vegetables
EXAMPLE
That novel was so fustian. Words were
overstated and flowery.

high-flown

SYNONYM
The storm lambasted the slums; each
blow of severe wind and rain tore the
whipped
meager houses to pieces.

SYNONYM
It was difficult for her to transmute word
problems into mathematical equations.
convert

EXPLANATION
He was a loquacious speaker. His
audience felt bored with his wordy
speech. talkative

EXPLANATION
Many crustaceans like lobsters, crabs,
and shrimps involve delicate
hard-shelled sea animals
preparation and cooking.

EXAMPLE