CLIPPED WORDS

are words that have been

shortened or “clipped” so that
they become much shorter than
the original words.
 CLIPPING
is the process in which a word
is reduced or shortened
without changing the meaning
of the word.
Give the original word of the given clipped words.
 
1. coke – carbonated drink flavored with extract from Kola
nuts.
a. Coca-Cola b. Cocoa c. Cocaine d. Coconut
 
2. granny, grannie – the mother of your father of mother
a. grandmaster c. grandmother
b. grandfather d. granary
 
3. vet – a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
a. vegetarian c. veteran
b. Vietnamese d. veterinarian
Identify the shortened form of the underlined words.
 
1. It is convenient to save documents in a compact
diskette.
a. cd-rom b. disk c. USB
 
2. The athletes are waiting at the gymnasium.
a. center b. gym c. resto
 
3. Kids love hamburger.
a. burger b. snack c. sandwich
Using the pictures, give the original word and clipped
word.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.
 TYPES OF CLIPPING
1. Back Clipping
- only the first part of the word is kept

Ex.: psychology application

2. Fore Clipping
- only the last part of the word is kept

Ex.: telephone hamburger

3. Middle Clipping
- only the middle part of the word is kept

Ex.: influenza refrigerator-fridge

A. Identify the meaning of the clipped word from the given
choices.
 
1. Always wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
a. motorcycle b. pedicab c. bicycle
 
2. My specs are very important when I’m reading, because I
have poor eyesight.
a. Glasses b. windows c. bookmarks
 
3. I opened my fridge and glance around to see what was in
there as I was hungry.
a. cooler b. icebox c. refrigerator
B. Identify the clipped form of the underlined word in the
sentence.
 
1. A limousine took the actor to a movie premiere.
 
2. He was scolded by his professor for not submitting his
requirements.
 
3. The college graduate applied for several jobs.
 
4. Selena is a Taylor Swift fanatic.
 
5. Isaiah used to stay in a dormitory near the university.
C. Identify the meaning of the clipped word from the given
choices.
 
1. Always wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
a. motorcycle b. pedicab c. bicycle
 
2. My specs are very important when I’m reading, because I
have poor eyesight.
a. glasses b. windows c. bookmarks
 
3. I opened my fridge and glance around to see what was in
there as I was hungry.
a. cooler b. icebox c. refrigerator
4. The name of the virus for the common cold is flu.
a. covid19 b. influenza c. monkeypox
 
5. The President hosted a lunch to welcome the
guests.
a. luncheon b. meal c. party
 
6. The principal issued a memo to serve as pupil’s
reminder on bullying.
a. reminder b. punishment c. test
7. The cheering contest will take place at the gym.
a. a covered place for teachers
b. a covered place for students
c. a covered place for athletes
 
8. Please send a fax of this form to the doctor’s office. The
doctor needs a copy of the form.
a. copy b. email c. note
 
9. I saw a gator at the lake.
a. a fish b. an alligator c. an elephant
 
10. The copter forces transported soldiers and frontline
workers to the field Hospital.
a. airplane b. ships c. helicopter
 CLIPPED WORDS
are words that have been shortened or “clipped” so
that they become much shorter than the original
words.

microphone laboratory
telephone

necktie hamburger

gasoline
 ASSIGNMENT
1. teen teenager
2. exam examination
3. dorm dormitory
4. bike bicycle
5. gym gymnasium
6. grad graduate
7. auto automobile
8. flu influenza