Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
San Fernando City
La Union

ACTIVITY SHEETS IN ENGLISH 8

QUARTER 1, WEEK 1

MELC: Determine the meaning of words and expressions that

reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
• K to 12 BEC CG:EN8V-If-6

Objectives:
1. Determine the meaning of words and expressions through context clues.
2. Define words based on context clues given.
3. Construct correct sentences.

Prepared by:

STEPHANIE T. FERNANDEZ
Teacher I
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade/Section: ____________________________________Score: __________________

Title of the Activity: Noting Context Clues

Most Essential Learning Competency: Determine the meaning of words and
expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
K to 12 BEC CG: EN8V-If-6

I. Directions:(Synonyms) Each sentence below has an underlined word. Encircle

the letter of the word beside the sentence that means the same thing. Use other
words in the sentence to help find the right word.

1.She penned a letter to her aunt. A. baked B. wrote

2.His dog bays at the moon. A. howls B. swims

3.The tiny mouse went into the little hole. A. big B. small

4.We had a feast of turkey, potatoes, carrots and pie. A. dinner B. dance

5.The rain poured down on the cold bear cubs. A. kicked B. fell

6.When they woke up late, they had to hurry to school. A. rush B. jump

II. Directions:(Antonyms) Choose the word from the box that closely matches the underlined

word in the sentence. Use the antonym of the italicized word as a clue to the correct meaning.

Example: My sister is meek, while my brother is assertive.

Answer: gentle

athletic likeable skilled trusting special

 1. My friend was an avid fan of Korean movies, while I was indifferent.
Answer: _____________

2. My gullible little brother opened the box handed by the clown but I was suspicious.
Answer: ______________

3. The professor thought the idea was trite, but his student thought it was fresh.
Answer: _______________

4. Pemy is very reclusive while her sister is very outgoing.

Answer: _______________

5. James is a failure at solving puzzles, but his brother is adept with it. Answer:
_______________

III. Directions:(Synonyms) Match the underlined word in each sentence in Column A with the
correct word in column B. Write only the letter of answer on the blank provided.

Column A Column B
____1.My sister meandered through the SM mall,
taking her time and looking at all the toys in A. charming
the windows.

____2.Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so B. skillful

the price would not be lower than domestic
products.

____3.The view of the mountains was very picturesque C. wandered

____4.She is adroit at handling problems. D. tax

____5. Some areas on earth receive steady rain, E. dry
but deserts are arid.
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade/Section: ____________________________________Score: __________________

Title of the Activity: Noting Context Clues

Most Essential Learning Competency: Determine the meaning of words and

expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
K to 12 BEC CG: EN8V-If-6

I. Directions: Read the following sentences and identify which of the four
types of clues is used. Write synonym, antonym, explanation, or example on
the space provided.

__________1. The girl who used to be very vociferous doesn't talk much anymore.

__________2. Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges,

require community support to function efficiently.

__________3. He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies
they needed to buy pencils for school. It truly hurt him to part with his money.

___________4. His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble.

___________5. Rather than be involved in clandestine meetings, they did everything

quite openly.

___________6. Ecclesiastics, such as priests, ministers, and pastors, should set models of
behavior for their congregants.

II. Directions: Underline the word that helps give the meaning of the italicized word.

1. Marty is gregarious. He ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their
friend. He is indeed outgoing.
2. The painting of the landscape is picturesque. It’s like a charming image in my
imagination.
3. She was virtuous. She is good in donating money to charity.
4. Attempting to avoid the accident was futile. All their efforts were in vain.
5. Our sweltering summer days will almost end this month but we still feel intense heat.

III. Directions: Select from the choices in the box the feeling expressed in each sentence
based on the given clues. Then choose the antonym of the identified feeling from the
list below the box. Write the answers on the space provided.

1. It really makes my blood boil when somebody lies to me. I just want the truth. Answer:
__________________
Antonym: _________________
2. Many are really looking forward to something that will happen next week. Answer:
___________________
Antonym: __________________
3. I cried my eyes out when I lost my bag. I tried to look for it but nowhere to find. Answer:
___________________
Antonym: __________________
4. He didn’t want to wake up. He was having a much better time asleep.
Answer:___________________
Antonym:__________________
5. My mom can’t watch horror films. They give her goose bumps. Answer:
__________________
Antonym:_________________
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade/Section: ____________________________________ Score: __________________

Title of the Activity: Noting Context Clues

Most Essential Learning Competency: Determine the meaning of words and

expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
K to 12 BEC CG: EN8V-If-6

I. Directions: Read the paragraph and identify the word that matches with the
italicized word. Then write if the matched words are synonyms or antonyms
on the space provided.
Example: lost – discovered; antonyms

speedy cheerful terrified cautious untamed back

One day, Mario went for a walk down the street. He was hungry so
he stopped at a food stand and got a coconut juice and a native cake.
While he was eating and walking, he noticed some trees in the distance.
When he got to the trees, he decided to enter the field. He was a little
frightened at first, but then he saw some goats and wild flowers. He
kept walking and looking around and he felt adventurous and happy to
be there. He saw some terrific birds, cows, carabaos, and many
different kinds of plants that he had never seen before. It suddenly
occurred to him that if he walked any further he might get lost or,
worse yet, see a snake. So he decided to turn around and walk back
home, but right in front of him was the thing he feared – a fierce dog!
All he could think of to do was to run, and that is what he did. Mario
ran all the way home as fast as his legs could carry him. As soon as he
got home, he decided not to ever go alone in the field again.

1. frightened -___________; ___________

2. adventurous - ___________; ___________
3. happy -___________; ___________
4. front -___________; ___________
5. fierce -___________; ___________
6. fast -___________; ___________
II. Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct word that closely matches the word in the
parenthesis. Select from the choices in the box the synonym of the word then write it on the space
provided. Be guided with the given picture clue in formulating the synonymous words.

worried addicted patiently compassion wild

1. The students are _____________(forbearing) waiting for

the opening of classes.

2. They share one’s ___________(empathy) with each

other.

3. The cats are not __________(feral). They are domesticated.

4. The man is _____________(hooked) to computers. He consumed much time

in front of the computer.

5. The woman really made her __________(flurry)

with the news she heard.

III. Directions: Write a sentence with the opposite meaning of the original sentence by using
a word from the box.
 Example: The plane will arrive on time.
The plane will depart on time.

wild plain deep frown bright

1. The animals at the zoo are tame.

______________________________________________________

2. They need to swim at the shallow end of the pool.

_______________________________________________________

3. She had a big smile when she received her birthday present.
________________________________________________________

4. All the girls wore fancy costumes for their recital.

________________________________________________________

5. The colors used to paint the room were drab.

________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade/Section: ____________________________________Score: __________________

Title of the Activity: Noting Context Clues

Most Essential Learning Competency: Determine the meaning of words and

expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
K to 12 BEC CG: EN8V-If-6

Directions: Construct a sentence using any of the given

synonymous words per item /number.

Example: I asked my friend for a favor, and she was compliant.

1. obedient-compliant (willing to do what someone tells you to do)

_________________________________________________________________________

2. meandered – wandered (followed a winding or intricate course)

_________________________________________________________________________

3. beverages- drink ( something you can drink)

_________________________________________________________________________

4. love ( a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person) hate ( a very strong feeling of
dislike)
_________________________________________________________________________

5. treacherous ( not able to be trusted)

dedicated ( having very strong support for or loyalty to a person)
________________________________________________________________________
II-A. Directions: Read each paragraph. Then, write the word in the blank that best
completes each sentence.

1. The Philippines is known for its beautiful white-sand _______. Clear, blue waters is often
one of the characteristics you’ll hear about on some provinces. Some are found in Boracay,
Batangas, and in Coron Island.
A. names B. beaches C. houses

2. Most plants make their own food in order to live. Mushrooms do not. Mushrooms
_________ by getting food from their surroundings. For example, a mushroom living on
dead wood gets food material from that.

A. survive B. smell C. poison

3. Mr. Dela Cruz went out for his afternoon walk. It was later than usual. A sharp wind blew up
and made him ____________. Mr. Dela Cruz zipped up his jacket and put his hands on his
pockets. Cold season was coming.

A. laugh B. fall C. shiver

(B) Find the context clues from the paragraphs above that helped you complete the sentence.
Copy the group of words on the space provided.

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________________

III. Directions: Complete the sentences by writing the specific examples on the blanks based on
the italicized words as clues.
1. Nutritious fruits such as, ________, ________, and ________, are all in season.
2. Mobile phones, including ________, ________, and ________, are expensive to buy.
3. ________, ________, and ________, are the brands of chocolates that I wanted to eat.
4. ________, ________, and ________ are the qualities of man she’s looking for.
5. Festivals such as, ________, ________, and ________, are fun to witness with friends.
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Simple Activities

Activity I:

1. B. wrote

2. A. howls

3. B. small

4. A. dinner

5. B. fell

6. A. rush

Activity II:

1. likeable

2. trusting

3. special

4. athletic

5. skilled

Activity III:

1. C

2. D

3. A

4. B

5. E
Moderate Activities

Activity I:

1. Type of Context Clue -contrast

2. Type of Context Clue -example
3. Type of Context Clue -explanation
4. Type of Context Clue -synonym
5. Type of Context Clue - contrast
6. Type of Context Clue – example

Activity II:

1. outgoing

2. charming

3. good

4. vain

5.intense heat

Activity III:
1. angry Antonym: calm
2. excited
Antonym: indifferent/depressed
3. sad
Antonym: happy
4. depressed Antonym: cheerful
5. scared/fearful
Antonym: confident/calm

Challenging Activities:
Activity I
1. frightened - terrified; synonyms
2. adventurous - cautious; antonyms
3. happy - cheerful; synonyms
4. front - back; antonyms
5. fierce - untamed; synonyms
6. fast - speedy; synonyms

Activity II
1. patiently
2. compassion
3. wild
4. addicted
5. worried

Activity III

Sample sentences:

1. wild – The animals at the zoo are wild.

2. deep – They need to swim at the deep end of the pool.
3. frown – She had a frown face when she did not receive a birthday present.
4. plain - All the girls wore plain costumes for their recital.
5. bright – The colors used to paint the room was bright.

Enrichment Activities :

Activity 1
Suggested sentences:
1. That boy is so obedient that he does everything the first time he is asked.
2. They wandered down the street.

3. Would anyone like a beverage with their snack? Beverages are listed on the back of the menu.

4. He was just a lonely man looking for love. These crimes are motivated by prejudice and hate.

5. They were not prepared to hike over such treacherous terrain.

Her great grandfather had clearly been a dedicated and stoical traveller.

Activity II
A. 1. B. beaches
2. A. survive
3. C. shiver

2. living on dead wood

3. zipped up his jacket and put his hands on his pockets

Activity III

Possible answers:
1. bananas, pineapples, and mangoes
2. Samsung Galaxy, iPhone 11, and Huawei Mate XS
3. Toblerone, Kisses, and Snickers
4. Tall, dark, and handsome
5. Bangus Fest, Panagbenga, and Pahiyas
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