Unlocking of Difficult Words

Using the sentence as a guide, you will look for the meaning of
the underlined words in each sentence.
1. He has survived periods of struggle and financial hardships
before.
2. The prosecutor got the witness to admit he was lying in front
of the prosecuting attorney.
 Unlocking of Difficult Words
3. The army entrenched its camp to
infringe the trespassers.
4. He had a deep rooted feeling of
inferiority and lowliness against someone
else.
5. The white supremacy greatly affects the
African sovereignty.
How do you show
your love for your
country?
Nelson Mandela
in full Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, byname Madiba, (born July 18, 1918,
Mvezo, South Africa—died December 5, 2013, Johannesburg), Black
nationalist and the first Black president of South Africa (1994–99). His
negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk
helped end the country’s apartheid system of racial segregation and
ushered in a peaceful transition to majority rule. Mandela and de Klerk
were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993 for their efforts.
Motive Question:
What can you say
about Nelson
Mandela’s love for his
country?
Processing Questions
1. What is the reason behind Africans’
suffering?
2. What is the biggest problem of
Africa?
3. What is the reason behind the lack of human
dignity among Africans? 4. What can you say
about Nelson
Mandela’s love for his country?
Processing Questions
1. What is the reason behind Africans’
suffering?
2. What is the biggest problem of
Africa?
3. What is the reason behind the lack of human
dignity among Africans?
4. What can you say about Nelson Mandela’s
love for his country?
Our Goal
To Identify the different types of context
clues and be able to determine the meaning
of words through context clues.

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 Have you run
across an
unfamiliar word
while reading?
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CONTEXT CLUES
 CONTEXT CLUES
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Context clues provide further information
about a difficult word or phrase that helps
readers understand its meaning.
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The clue may appear within the same sentence
as the word to which it refers or it may
follow in the next sentence.
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Types Of Context
Clues

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 1. DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION CLUE

• The new term maybe formally defined, or

sufficient explanation may be given within the
sentence or in the following sentence
• Clues to definition include “that is,” commas,
dashes, and parentheses.

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 1. DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION CLUE

Example:
His emaciation , that is, his skeleton-like
appearance, was frightening to see.
- “Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition
of “emaciation.”

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 2. EXAMPLE CLUES
• Sometimes when a reader finds a new word,
an example might be found nearby that
helps to explain its meaning. Words like
including, such as, and for example point
out example clues.
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 2. EXAMPLE CLUES
Example:
• Celestial Bodies, including the sun, moon, and
stars, have fascinated man through the centuries
- “Celestial” objects are those in the sky or
heavens.
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 3. Synonym Restatement Clue

• The reader may discover the

meaning of an unknown word
because it repeats an idea expressed
in familiar words nearby.
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 3. Synonym Restatement Clue

Example:
• Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention-the
Binibining Pilipina began her year-long reign. She was
the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.
- “cynosure” means “the focus of all attention”
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 4. CONTRAST/ANTONYM CLUE

• Clues contrast the meaning of unfamiliar

word with the meaning of familiar term.
• Words like “although,” “however,”and
“but”may signal contrast clues.
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 4. CONTRAST/ANTONYM CLUE

Example:
• While John is very outgoing, his younger brother
Emman is very reclusive.
- “reclusive” means avoiding the company of other
people which is the opposite of outgoing
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 Read the following sentences and
define the bolded word based on the
context clue. Then identify which of
the four types of clues is used.

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

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The answer is :
The girl who used to be very
vociferous doesn’t talk much
anymore.

VOCIFEROUS means talkative

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Years after the Accident, her pain has
gradually healed. Little by little she recovered.

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The answer is :
Years after the Accident, her pain
has gradually healed. Little by
little she recovered.

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They colonized us by occupying even the lands
that were already owned and populated by
indigenous people.

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The answer is :
They colonized us by
occupying even the lands that
were already owned and
populated by indigenous
people.
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She asserted her independence from
her parents by getting her own
apartment. Her freedom has made her
satisfied.

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The answer is :
She asserted her independence
from her parents by getting her
own apartment. Her freedom has
made her satisfied.

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A lot of skyscrapers have boomed in our
city since I left 10 years ago. The
expansion has made our city a business
hub for entrepreneurs.

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The answer is :
A lot of skyscrapers have
boomed in our city since I left 10
years ago. The expansion has
made our city a business hub for
entrepreneurs

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

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The answer is :

Pertinacity Means stubborn

Synonym
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Rather than be involved in
clandestine meetings, They did
everything quite openly.

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The answer is :

Clandestine Means secret

or hidden

Antonym
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The girl was churlish-rude,
sullen and absolutely ill-
mannered.

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The answer is :

Churlish Means rude

synonym

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1. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of
all the equipment.
2. This painting of the landscape is picturesque, while the one of the old house is just
plain ugly.
3. Piscatorial creatures, such as salmon, trout, and flounder live in the deepest parts
of the ocean.
4. The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end with
the last event.
5. Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.
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Group Activity
 Sentence 1

•This Saturday, let’s visit the

arboretum, a garden that is
entirely dedicated to the
exhibition of plants and trees.
 Sentence 2

•The archaeologist found different

amulets, such as a rabbit’s foot
and bags of herbs, near the
ancient altar.
 Sentence 3

•She heard the cry of the banshee,

a spirit that alludes to the death
of a family member.
 Sentence 4

•Our sweltering summer days

were quickly replaced by the
cold flashes of fall.
 Sentence 5

•It was an idyllic day -

sunny, warm, and perfect
for a walk in the park.
 Sentence 6

•Certain organs have atrophied over

the course of man’s evolution.
The appendix, for example, has
deteriorated due to inactivity.
 Sentence 7

•He knew his future was

precarious and likely to
fall apart.
 Sentence 8

•The feral cat would not

let us pet him, unlike
our friendly cat.
 Sentence 9

•This situation is a
conundrum, a puzzle
that’s difficult to solve.
 Sentence 10

•The doctor’s writing was

utterly illegible; no one
could read those scribbles.
 Sentence 101

The manager wanted a

weekly inspection, which is a
methodical examination of all
the equipment.
 Sentence 102

This painting of the landscape

is picturesque, while the one
of the old house is just plain
ugly.
Context clue video
 Word Mystery
• Direction: Each sentence has context clues to help you figure out the meaning of
the italicized word. Write the letter of the correct meaning of each italicized
word. Pick your answer in the word pool. 
A. Definition/Description Clues
B. Restatement/Synonyms Clues
C. Restatement/Antonyms Clues
D. Example Clues
1. The annual bazaar is scheduled for the last day of school. It's always a fun
festival.
 Word Mystery
A. Definition/Description Clues
B. Restatement/Synonyms Clues
C. Restatement/Antonyms Clues
D. Example Clues
2. "No, no, that didn't literally happen," she said. "I was
speaking figuratively."
 Word Mystery
A. Definition/Description Clues
B. Restatement/Synonyms Clues
C. Restatement/Antonyms Clues
D. Example Clues 
3. "The lingerie department," she directed the confused
customer, "is where you'll find the bras and panties."
 Word Mystery
A. Definition/Description Clues
B. Restatement/Synonyms Clues
C. Restatement/Antonyms Clues
D. Example Clues 
4. Comparing Barry Bonds to infamous figures such as Al Capone,
Benito Mussolini, Sadaam Hussein, and Art Modell is a bit extreme,
don’t you think? All he did was cheat in a baseball game.
 Word Mystery
A. Definition/Description Clues
B. Restatement/Synonyms Clues
C. Restatement/Antonyms Clues
D. Example Clues 
5. The mountain pass is a tortuous road, twisting and
winding like a snake around the trees of the
mountainside.
 WELL DONE!
LET’ US NOW EXPLORE

Africa : Facts,
Culture and
Wildlife
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