Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V-BICOL
Schools Division of Masbate
MILAGROS WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH GRADE 4

Worksheet no.2 Quarter 3

Learner’s Name: ___________________________________________________

Grade Level/Section: ______________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________

LEARNING SKILLS

A. Most Essential Learning Competency:

 Use context clues (synonym and antonym) to find the meaning of
unfamiliar words.
 Objective: Use context clues (synonym) to find the meaning of
unfamiliar words.

INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Context Clues are hints that the author gives to help

define a difficult or an unusual word. The clue may appear within the same
sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence.
Because most of your vocabulary is gained through reading, it is important that
you be able to recognize and take advantage of context clues. To note significant
details is an essential reading skill that any learner must know. It is the initial
skill needed to comprehend any reading text not only in English but in other
subject as well.

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

b. Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common

practice. The commas placed before and after “examination with a fluoroscope”
point out the definition of “fluoroscopy.”

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.
Examples:

a. Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest
parts of the ocean. “Piscatorial” obviously refers to fish.

b. Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man
through the centuries. “Celestial” objects are those in the sky or heavens.

ACTIVITIES

1 PRACTICE TASK

Find the Meaning: Read and analyze the sentences below.

Circle the letter of the word with the same meaning as the
underlined word in each sentence.

1. She penned a letter to her aunt.

a. baked b. draw c. wrote
2. His dog bays at the stranger.
a. climbs b. howls c. swims
3. The tiny mouse went into the little hole.
a. big b. medium c. small
4. The rain poured down on the roofs.
a. fell b. kicked c. picked
5. When they woke up late, they had to hurry to school.
a. jump b. rush c. delay
 PRACTICE TASK
2

Look for the Clue:

Box the word or phrase that serves as clue to the meaning of the underlined word
in the sentence.
1. The world is facing a pandemic at present, being generous is what everybody
must do, we need to be ready to give something, as money or our time to the
victims of the virus.

2. We must be supportive, that is to provide encouragement or emotional help to

everyone particularly the patients and families affected by corona virus
pandemic.

3. All our front liner are industrious, because they are working hard in helping
all people affected by the virus.

4. During this time, everyone should be a caring person, kindness, and concern
for others especially to those who were affected by lockdown in the different
parts of the country.
5. Now that we are facing a problem about COVID- 19 decease, everyone should
show patience, to accept the situation without getting weary as we wait for the
development of the vaccine.

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

3 PRACTICE TASK
 REFERENCES

MELCS GRADE 4 ENGLISH

References Curriculum Guide English Grade IV

Most Essential Learning Competencies Matrix English 4,
English Teacher’s Guide, pp.82-84 English 4,
Learners Material pp. 65-66
www.K12reader.com.

Prepared by:

NERISSA M. SALVACION, MT II
Milagros West Central School
Milagros West District

Quality Assured by:

ANTONIO P. MAGANAWA JR.
Principal II
Answer Key
Exercise 1
1. c
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b

Exercise 2
1. ready to give something, as money or our time
2. to provide encouragement or emotional help
3. working-hard
4. to display kindness and concern for others
5. to accept the situation without getting angry

Exercise 3

1. hatchet
2. frown
3. awareness
4. vague
5. rebel
6. dramatic
7. visualize
8. transmission