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What are
Context clues are hints that an author

context
gives to help define a difficult or
unusual word within a
book. (Dictionary.com)
What are
Context clues are hints found within a

context
sentence, paragraph, or passage that a
reader can use to understand the
meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
 What does a context clue
look like?
• Synonym (or repeat context clue): An author
will use more than one word that means the
same thing.  
Felipe is a miser. He’s always been cheap.
 Question:
1. There is a large demand all over the
Philippines for indigenous plants. Many
people in Philippines have made a good
business of growing and selling local plants.

a. native c. foreign
b. necessary d. alien
 What does a context clue
look like?
• Antonym (or contrast context clue): The text
may include a word or words that have the
opposite meaning, which can reveal the
meaning of an unknown term
Stella has always dressed flamboyantly. I’ve
never seen her wear a dull color.
 Question:
1. I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher
thought it was trite.

a. special c. loud
b. happy d. common
 What does a context clue
look like?
• Specific example (or an example context clue):
The text provides one or more examples used
to define the term.
Example: The children were able to observe
several crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters, and
shrimp.
 Question:
1. My grandmother loves to eat several rice
cakes, including ______________________.

a. Puto, Puto bumbong, Kutsinta and Tupig .

b. Fried chicken, Hamburger and Steak.

 What does a context clue
look like?
• Explanation (or a definition context clue): An
unknown word is explained within the
sentence or in the sentence immediately after.
Example: Last Friday, we visited the arboretum, a
garden dedicated to the exhibition of trees and
plants.
 Question:
1. Yesterday, we went to the aviary,
___________, to visit the Philippine Eagle .

a. a large cage or covered area in which birds

are kept
b. a large lake in which fishes are kept
Unlocking meanings
of Native word
through context
clues.
 Native Words
These are the words that are present and used in certain
place but not common in other place.

Example:
My mother loves to eat Puto, a steamed rice cake ,
together with honey.
How does a reader
unlock the
meaning of native
word?
 Example:
Read the following passage from “The Ape, the snake
and the lion” and note the words in italic.

Then, Neea'nee went away off to some gardens and

stole a whole lot of ripe paw-paws and bananas, and
brought them to 'Mvoo Laa'na, and said: "Here's plenty
of food for you.
Activity: Read the story entitled “The Ape,
the Snake, and the Lion” in your book on
pages 38-41 and answer the Exercises A and
B in your book on pages 48-49.

Deadline: September 9, 2020 ( Wednesday – 9:59 AM)

 References :
Estipona, M., Ramos, J., & Yoma, K. (2020). Language in Literature: Afro-
Asian Literature. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/context-clues/

https://www.mdc.edu/kendall/collegeprep/documents2/context%20clu
esrev8192.pdf