LESSON FOCUS: CONTEXTUAL GUESSING STRATEGIES

PART 1. Encircle the letter of the item that best gives the meaning of the italicized word in each
sentence below.

A .1. Since he was in great need of money, Anjelo asked what the compensation for the job would
be.

a. salary b. hours c. working conditions d. arrangements

C 2. The delegates clamored for their candidate amidst the overwhelming noise and excitement.

a. maintained silence b. whispered c. shouted d. argued

A 3. The chairperson adjourned the conference since there was nothing further to discuss.

a. ended b. addressed c. continued d. scolded

A 4. The rising water inundated the town.

a. cleaned b. helped c. scolded d. burned

A 5. The fishermen like to catch fish in serene waters.

a. calm b. disturbed c. shallow d. B

A 6. The town, after the hurricane had struck, presented a desolate scene.

a. dreary b. happy c. placid d. prosperous

A 7. Rarely have I seen as tranquil a scene as that presented by the quiet little fishing village on that
lovely Sunday morning.

a. peaceful b. disturbed c. sad d. deserted

C 8. Because all these predictions and calculations had been borne out by experience, his advice was
widely considered to be infallible.

a. not dependable b. mysterious c. absolutely trustworthy d. wrong

B 9. Driving with poor brakes and worn tires can be extremely hazardous.

a. safe b. dangerous c. boring d. invigorating

B 10. Because of his timidity, he was afraid to face strangers.

a. forcefulness b. shyness c. intelligence d. graciousness

PART 2. Determine the meaning of the italicized words by analyzing the context.

1. The Philippine’s loss over its claims in Kalayaan islands through aggression is a fait accompli,
that’s why the government opted for amicable settlement with China.
Meaning: something that has already happened or been done and cannot be changed

2. Pecuniary tributes are discouraged by Pres. Duterte who strongly vilifies corruptions and
unnecessary spending in the government.

Meaning Pecuniary consisting of or relating to money

Vilifies speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

3. A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature, to stop words when speech becomes
superfluous. – Ingrid Bergmen.

Meaning: superfluous unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

4. Technical writers should succinctly state an idea rather than make it long and laborious as
creative writers do.

Meaning: succinctly in a brief and clearly expressed manner.

5. The sardonic remark of the team leader about his members who were not working was the
salient point of the discussion during meeting.

Meaning: sardonic grimly mocking or cynical.

PART 3. Column A is a list of offensive words while column B consists of their counterpart
euphemisms. Match them by writing the letter of the counterpart of those in B on the space before
the number in A.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
D 1. Dead a. vertically challenged

O 2. Drunk b. visually impaired

B 3. Blind c. sanitary engineer

N 4. Drug addict d. passed away

A 5. Short person e. ample proportions

C 6. Janitor f. correctional facility

L 7. Toilet g. categorical inaccuracy

E 8. Obese h. batting for other side

G 9. Lie i. comfort woman

F 10. Prison j. freedom fighters

M 11. Urge to urinate / defecate k. character line

A 12. Rebels l. restroom

I 13. Prostitute m. call of nature

K 14. Wrinkle n. substance abuser

H 15. Homosexual o. tired and over emotional