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ENGLISH
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Compare and Contrast

Self-Learning Module
 FOREWORD
Learning is at its best if you set your heart with it. English is a good vehicle
which will drive you to many challenging yet fruitful learning experiences.
Fasten you seat belt as explore the wonderful world of English 8.

This SLM will be your chauffeur, so hold on tight,just hang on and do not be
lost. With this resource material, you will be guided in gaining
communicative competence while understanding Philippine Literature.

Self-Learning M o d u l e (SLM) is an innovative tool produced by the DepEd

Division of Mandaue City to meet the standards of the K to 12 Curriculum
in providing our learners relevant and localized learning content.

Enjoy your travel with your great buddy, your SLM.

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TASK 1: Instructions: Let’s learn some unfamiliar words taken from the story” The Soul
of the Great Bell.” Read and identify the meaning of the italicized word using context
clues. Numbers are indicated to guide you how the word is used.

1. A mallet(1) is ------------A. a hammer B. an axe C. a saw

2. To smite(1) is to ---------A. hit B. touch C. caress
3. Shiver(2) means to -----A. fall on one knees B. tremble at the loud sound C.
suprised
4. Writhing(2) means----- A. twisting B. pointing C. leading
5. Sibilant(3) means -------A. sound B laughing C. soft sounds
6. Foundry (5)means ------A. act B.art of making plastic C. workplace where
metalworks are
done
7. Renowned(5) means-------A.famous B. rare .C.unknown
8. Toilsomely means------with difficulty lightly unmindfully
9. Furnace means(12)------------A. frozen cubicle B. heated chamber C.
open place
10. Entombed means(14) ---------A.painted B. embroidered C. buried
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 Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF MANDAUE CITY
Jose L. Briones St., Mandaue City

NIMFA D. BONGO, Ed. D., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

ESTELA B. SUSVILLA, Ph.D., CESO VI

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

JAIME P. RUELAN, Ed. D.

OIC-Chief Curriculum Implementation Division

ISMAELITA N. DESABILLE, Ph. D.

Education Program Supervisor-LRMDS

MERCEDITA M. DEMORAL, Ed. D.

Education Program Supervisor-English

LUCIA VILLAMOR
Writer/LayoutArtist/Illustraton
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Department of Education – Division of Mandaue City

Plaridel St., Centro, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6014

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