Reviewer in Reading 5 (1st Quarter)

I. Vocabulary
1. selfless - unselfish

2. destination – end point/last stop

3. spark - a flash of light

4. curious – eager to learn

5. peasant – a person of low social status

6. jeer – a mocking remark

7. consecrate – dedicated to a sacred purpose

8. miserable – unhappy

Note: Only one story will come out in the exam.

“SOLOMON’S WORDS” pp. 68-69, Reading book

Skill: Sequencing of Events

II. Root Words and Affixes – pp. 6-7

• Root Words - a root as its name suggests, is a word or word part from

which other words grow, usually through the addition of

prefixes and suffixes.

• Affixes - group of letters attach before and after the root word.

• Suffixes - a group of letters placed after the root word.

• Prefix - is a group of letters that are used at the beginning of a word to

change the words meaning

- changes the meaning of a word.

- is added to the beginning of a word to make a new word.

• Suffix - added to the end of a word to change a word's meaning

III. Context Clues – pp. 72-73

• Context Clues are important reading strategy. It is a phrase, a

sentence, or a group of sentences that surrounds a focus

word that gives a hint about its meaning. It increases the

child’s vocabulary, reading comprehension, and makes

learners better readers.

Types of Context Clues

1. Definition – a writer gives the meaning of a word

2. Restatement – a writer may say a word in another way to clarity and

emphasis

3. Example – a sample may follow a word to explain its meaning

4. Comparison – a writer shows how an unfamiliar word is like something

more familiar

5. Contrast – a writer may give the opposite of an unfamiliar word.

IV. Following Directions – pp. 110-111

V. Filling out Forms – pp. 112-114

Note: Practice answering in complete sentences.

PRACTICE EXERCISES:
A. Give the meaning of these words:

1. selfless

2. destination

3. spark

4. curious

5. peasant

6. jeer

7. consecrate

8. miserable

B. Write the root word/base word on the blank provided.

Wrong spelling wrong.

1. dancing

2. retake

3. reflecting

4. misinterpretation

5. equipment

C. Read the following sentences. Encircle the letter of the correct

meaning of the underlined word.
1. Nutritious food such as fruits and vegetables help our bodies fight
disease.

A. salty B. healthy C. leafy

2. I ate a portion of my birthday cake.

A. whole B. small part C. half

3. Henry Sy and Lucio Tan are business tycoons.

A. wealthy B. influential C. poor

4. The kiosk sells homemade aprons.

A. mall B. hall C. stall

5. Parents try their best to cultivate their children’s values.

A. develop B. neglect C. release

D. Answer the following questions in three (3) or more complete

sentences. Observe proper capitalization, punctuation marks,
number of sentences, correct grammar, and spelling.

1. Is it important to follow directions? Why? Why not?

2. Is it necessary to fill out the forms correctly? Why? Why not?