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English
Quarter 3 - Module 1
Inferring Meaning Through
Context Clues
English – Grade 6
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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Inferring Meaning Through Context Clues
First Edition, 2021

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English
Quarter 3 - Module 1
Inferring Meaning Through
Context Clues
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

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lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
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Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you learn
about presenting a coherent, comprehensive report on differing
viewpoints on an issue. More specifically, this module will help you learn
how to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words through context clues.
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At the end of this module, you are expected to:

 infer the meaning of content specific terms using context
clues (synonyms, antonyms, and definition); and
 identify the type of context clue used in the sentence.

What I Know

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write the letter of your choice on
your paper.
1. My teacher’s grin removes my worry. Her smile is comforting. In this
sentence, what does the word grin mean?
A. comforting
B. removed
C. smile
D. worry

2. Frontliners received a surprising gift at their rendezvous. It was handed to

them in their meeting place. In this sentence, what does the word rendezvous
mean?
A. gift
B. handed
C. meeting place
D. received

3. Doctors show zest or keen enjoyment in performing their tasks even in the
time of health crisis. In this sentence, what does the word zest mean?
A. health crisis
B. keen enjoyment
C. show
D. tasks

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4. The novice poet continues to inspire beginners like her in writing poems
during this pandemic. In this sentence, what does the word novice mean?
A. beginner
B. inspire
C. poem
D. poet

5. Dentists need to sterilize or clean their equipment after use. In this sentence,
what does the word sterilize mean?
A. clean
B. equipment
C. need
D. use

6. Which of the following sentences used a synonym as a context clue?

A. This bag is not mine but yours.
B. The room is empty. We can use that vacant area for a meeting.
C. In this challenging situation, we must treat one another as an ally and
not as an opponent.
D. We need to discern or to come to know or to recognize mentally our
priorities.

7. Amid the pandemic, Celo was able to create prolific music or something
marked by abundant inventiveness or productivity.

What type of context clue was used to show the meaning of the word prolific?
A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

8. Do not belittle instead praise the efforts done by the learners in the new
normal. Which context clue shows the meaning of the word belittle?
A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

9. During the online class, everybody was surprised when he became gabby or
talkative suddenly.

Which context clue shows the meaning of the word gabby?

A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

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 10. What type of context clue provides the dictionary meaning of the word in the
sentence?
A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

What’s In

Directions: Identify the sources of information used in the following sentences.

Then, tag 1 for primary source and 2 for secondary source. Write the answers on
your paper.

______1. Janlei conducted an interview with a popular actor who is famous

among teenagers.
______2. Mark kept the antiques inherited by his elderly relatives.
______3. Reading his letters gives me a feeling of happiness and lets me forget
my sadness.
______4. The latest details on the hot issues are exposed in today’s newspaper.
______5. Seeing his photographs gave me a feeling of nostalgia or the state of
being homesick.
______6. This dictionary is thick compared to this one which is thin.
______7. He is a certified bibliophile. He loves to read books.
______8. In his diary, Carlo wrote a sad and melancholic experience that happened
in the past.
______9. Piolo referred to an encyclopedia for his assignment in English.
______10. The survey revealed that 30% of the total number of teachers in Baliwag
are cafephile or coffee lovers.

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 What’s New

Do you have a friend? What are the things you enjoy doing together? How do you feel
about having a friend like him/her?

Best Buddy
Janina DM. Amarila

Her hair is ebony and mine is also black,

Curly as a coil and twisted like a spring.
She looks thin while I look stout;
We love to scream and shout.

We giggle and laugh easily;

Watching comedy shows on TV.
We share secrets like no other;
My trust I freely give her.

Sunny day or showery weather;

We sing and dance; we jump hooray.
With all the obstacles, challenges, and dismay;
In tears or pain together, we stay.

Her bliss fades my sadness;

We face together any distress.
Of all the friends I’ve known;
My sister is my best buddy.

Directions: Answer the following questions. Write the answers on your paper.

1. What is the poem all about?

2. Do you have a sister or a brother? How do you bond with her or him?
3. What does the stressed word in the poem mean? What helps you realize its
meaning?
4. What does the underlined word mean? What makes you grasp its meaning?
5. Aside from the marked words, what words in the poem you are not familiar
with?

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 What is It

Did you understand the poem that you have just read? What helped you in
understanding the meaning of certain words in the poem?

Do you know that there are words in a sentence that may provide you with
some clues to make you understand the meaning of some unfamiliar words easier?
These words are called context clues.

Context clues are hints or additional information about an unfamiliar word

that helps the reader understand its meaning. It may be in a form of a synonym,
antonym, or definition of the word itself.

Types of Context Clues

1. Synonyms used as context clues

Synonyms are words or expressions with the same or almost the same
meaning. Here are some examples of synonyms from the poem you just have
read:

- black and ebony

- curly and twisted
- scream and shout
- laugh and giggle
- give and share
- obstacles and challenges
- friend and buddy

Here is an example of a synonym used as a context clue:

Leo felt deep remorse or guilt for not exposing the truth.

In this sentence, the word remorse is synonymous with the word guilt that
is more familiar to the readers. Hence, it made the understanding of the context
of the sentence easier.

2. Antonyms used as context clues

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. In the poem that you have
read, examples of antonyms include:

- thin and stout

- sunny and showery
- bliss and sadness

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 Sometimes, the meaning of an unfamiliar word is better understood when we
refer to its opposite.

Example:

Jan was comfortable, unlike Leo who felt deep remorse for not exposing the
truth.

In this sentence, the word comfortable is the opposite of the word remorse
is used as a context clue.

3. The definitions used as context clues

Another easy way to help readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar

word in a sentence is by giving the dictionary meaning of the word.

Example:

Leo didn’t expose the truth and felt remorse or a deep regret or guilt for a
wrong committed.

Here, the dictionary meaning of the word remorse is given that helps the
reader understand the context of the sentence.

Do you now understand the types of context clues and their uses? Be
ready to answer the next activities!

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Write YES if the encircled word is the context clue used for the
underlined word and NO if not. Write the answers on your paper.

_____1. Mario hums continuously or all the time while listening to the rhythm of
our national anthem.

_____2. Some details in our history is still a conundrum- a puzzle that is difficult
to solve.

_____3. I memorized the events in the life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal in chronological order,
that is it starts with the beginning and ends with the last event.

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_____4. I scribbled the biography of Mariano Ponce. I wrote it on my Araling
Panlipunan notebook.

_____5. The arbitrator, the neutral person, chose to settle the debate as to who
is a better leader between Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio.

_____6. Many of our heroes were sent to the penitentiary or prison for crimes
they did not commit.

_____7. My teacher toured us in a museum, an institution devoted to the

procurement, care, study and display of objects of lasting interest or value.

_____8. Maria’s slender body was so thin, the traditional costume she tried was
too big on her.
_____9. Pepito was filled with mortification or shame for not supporting
local products.

_____10. A precarious future or that one dependent on chance awaits those who
don’t believe in themselves.

Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Identify the context clues used in the following sentences. Choose from
the options given. Write the answers on your paper.

A B C D
1. Instead of a grimace, Janlei had a smile on his face when his mother served
him some vegetables for lunch.
A B C D
2. Regular exercise helps me to become an agile dancer and not a clumsy one.

A
B
3. He felt anxious when someone commented on her hair color so I stayed

C D
beside her to make her feel comfortable.

A B C D
4. Ana is adept at swimming while her sister Abby is a failure in doing it.

A B C D
5. He used to be sad but winning in the chess competition made him mirthful.

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 A B C D
6. Filthy containers must be replaced with clean ones.

A B C D
7. Boost your strength and reduce unhealthy habits.

A B C
8. Looking neat , Jan’s art project is spotless unlike Lei’s work which

D
is a bit dirty.

A B C
9. We always tell the truth because our parents raised us to be veracious or

D
honest.
A B C
10. Our parents always remind us to stay away from nocuous or harmful people

D
who may cause us danger.

Independent Activity 2
Directions: Tell whether the underlined context clue used in each sentence is the
antonym, synonym, or the definition of the stressed unfamiliar word. Write A for
antonym, S for synonym, and D for definition on your paper.

1. My sister feels lethargic or sleepy, she doesn’t like to get up from the bed.

2. The animosity or hatred in her heart divided her family.

3. In challenging situations, we must be resilient or be able to recover quickly

from difficult situations.

4. Having many friends, Mina is gregarious, unlike her sister who is shy.

5. Due to health risks, my father had to make modifications or changes

to our traveling plans.

6. It was a drizzly or rainy day when we harvested vegetables in our backyard.

7. In this pandemic, you have to build up your stamina – the moral or emotional
strength to continue with a difficult process or effort.

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8. Keeping secrets from my mother is futile. It is impossible that she will not know
about it.

9. Last week, our family went to a bazaar and bought items on sale. It was a fun
market experience.

10. My friends and I schmooze or converse informally using our cellphones.

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Identify the context clue used to infer the meaning of the stressed word
in each sentence. Tag whether it is the antonym, synonym, or the definition of the
word. Write your answer on your paper.

1. My parents are different in the sense that my mother is sociable while

my father is aloof.

2. Our family’s income declined due to the pandemic. It totally decreased our

earnings.

3. My sister, Jana is an extrovert unlike my brother, Carlo who is shy.

4. The pesky sound of my brother’s broken toy annoys me.

5. Never neglect your responsibilities. You need to attend to those tasks.

6. Last night’s family dinner was splendid. It was an awesome experience.

7. My father’s obsolete tools were replaced with new ones.

8. Grandmother came to appease the situation and calm everyone’s feelings.

9. There are times that I doubt myself and feel puny, a slight or inferior in

power, size, or importance.

10. In times of trouble, our family remains auspicious instead of being gloomy

and hopeless.

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 Independent Activity 3
Directions: Read each paragraph. Then, unravel the meaning of the listed words
below based on how they were used in the paragraph. Use the context clues provided.
Write your answer on your paper.

My mother and I visited an ophthalmologist, an eye doctor, for a check-up.

The doctor said that he didn’t recognize easily my lustrous eyes. They used to be
bright but now are looking dull. He said that my eyes looked tired. I explained that
I spend most of my time in front of my cellphone. I was told to minimize my screen
time, or the amount of time spent using a device like mobile phones to avoid eye
problems. After the check-up, we went to the boutique- a small shop dealing in
fashionable clothing and accessories to buy something for my little sister.

Example: ophthalmologist - an eye doctor

1. lustrous - ______________________________________________
2. screen time - ______________________________________________
3. boutique - ______________________________________________

Elsa eats a balanced meal, a combination of food that gives the body the
nutrients it needs to work properly. At first, it was arduous for her to eat fruits and
vegetables. It was a difficult task which she learned later. She used to be weak but
eating healthy foods made her body salubrious again. She realized the value of
eating healthy foods and their importance to one’s well-being.

4. balanced meal - ______________________________________________

5. arduous - ______________________________________________
6. salubrious - ______________________________________________
7. value - ______________________________________________

After performing vigorous exercise or activities carried out forcefully and

energetically, Billy took a snooze or a short sleep to regain his strength. Taking a
rest is as important as doing an exercise because it allows the body to recover and
repair. Getting adequate or enough rest may also help prevent excess weight gain
and heart disease.

8. vigorous - ______________________________________________
9. snooze - ______________________________________________
10. adequate - ______________________________________________

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 Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Read the passage. Then, unravel the meaning of the listed words below
based on how they were used in the passage. Use the context clues provided. Write
the answers on your paper.

Yesterday’s Heroes, Today’s Treasures

Leonardo S. Amarila

I am perplexed about how our heroes fought for our freedom. It puzzles me
how exactly they did it. While plausible or believable events of Philippine
Independence were shared from generation to generation, it still invites my curiosity
of how our heroes fought for our freedom.
Many Filipinos shed blood to attain our independence or the state of being
free of control from a person, country, or entity. Conquerors worried that
recalcitrant Filipinos or people who are difficult to manage will not agree on their
plans so they created strife or conflict among Filipinos to divide them. Their quest
or search for our independence was a tough journey of ups and downs.
Today’s generation should emulate or imitate the good deeds of our heroes.
They should always remember the valor or bravery of our forefathers who offered
their lives to attain the freedom we enjoy at present. They must feel exultant or
proud about being a Filipino. To commemorate is to remember their heroic acts
done for the country. These heroes of yesterday are today’s treasures that serve as
guiding light and inspiration to the new generation.

1. perplexed - ________________________________________________
2. plausible - ________________________________________________
3. independence - ________________________________________________
4. recalcitrant - ________________________________________________
5. strife - ________________________________________________
6. quest - ________________________________________________
7. emulate - ________________________________________________
8. valor - ________________________________________________
9. exultant - ________________________________________________
10. commemorate - ________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words/ concepts you learned from this lesson.
Write the answers on your paper.

1. ____________________ are hints or additional information about a word that

helps the reader understand its meaning.

2. _____________________is a type of context clue that uses a more familiar

word with similar meaning of the given word to make understanding of the
sentence easier.

3. _____________________is a type of context clue that uses the opposite

meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence
easier.

4. _____________________ is a type of context clue that gives the dictionary

meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence
easier.

5. The perilous trick didn’t scare the magician. He continued doing the
dangerous act. Using the context clue, what does the word perilous mean?

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Identify the meaning of the underlined words. Choose your answer from
the words inside the box. Write the letter of your choice on the space before the
number to reveal the answer to the question below.

_____1. It feels bizarre that we only see each other in front of our gadget’s screen.

_____2. This pandemic has changed the lives of many people across the world.

_____3. Wash your hands regularly by including them in your routine.

_____4. Wear facemask appropriately by putting it where it should be.

_____5. Keep yourself occupied to avoid boredom.

_____6. Developing a hobby makes you forget the passing of time.

_____7. Eat nutritious foods instead of junk foods.

_____8. Top up your water intake by drinking 6-8 glasses of water every day.

_____9. Isolate yourself by having minimal physical contact with other people.

_____10. Use alcohol to sanitize your hands and remove dirt.

A1 – at uniform intervals H- healthy

A2 – busy
M- separate
T1 – a disease outbreak that spreads
O – increase
across countries or continents
S – weird
T2 – pastime
E – clean Y – correctly

Question: What should you do to minimize the chance of getting infected with
COVID-19? ____________________________________________

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write the letter of your choice on
your paper.

1. My sister is my finest friend. She is the best of all. In this sentence, what does
the word finest mean?
A. all
B. best
C. friend
D. sister
2. My brother is taciturn. He is secretive and doesn’t tell his whereabouts. In this
sentence, what does the word taciturn mean?
A. brother
B. doesn’t tell
C. secretive
D. whereabouts

3. Elena, my sister is frisky, playful all the time. In this sentence, what does the
word frisky mean?
A. All the time
B. Elena
C. playful
D. sister

4. A lot of times, Beth is absent-minded, forgetful of little details. In this sentence,

what does the word absent-minded mean?
A. A lot of times
B. forgetful
C. little details
D. she

5. Proper decorum or manner is first learned at home. In this sentence, what does
the word decorum mean?
A. first learned
B. home
C. manner
D. proper

6. I got startled when she came. I was shocked by the sudden sound in the door.
In this sentence, what does the word startled mean?
A. came
B. got
C. shocked
D. sudden sound

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7. Children should show gratitude- the quality of being thankful to their parents
at all times.
What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word gratitude?
A. Antonym
B. Definition
C. Example
D. Synonym

8. My mother is the epitome or personification of love and sacrifice.

What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word epitome?
A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

9. My sister’s acquiescence or the act of passive acceptance of my father’s

decision was expected. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning
of the word acquiescence?
A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

10. My grandfather was a renowned musician in his early years but today his music
is unpopular to the new generation.
What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word renowned?
A. antonym
B. definition
C. example
D. synonym

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 Additional Activities

Mother Earth is sad. She is grieving because people do not take care of her, throwing
garbage just anywhere. Some people do not understand the meaning of the word
segregate.

Directions: Compose a sentence using the word segregate. Use its synonym,
antonym and definition to provide context clues to the readers.

word
synonym antonym definition

segregate separate combine To separate or set

apart others from
the general mass.

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What I Know 6. A
7. C
1. C 8. A
2. C 9. D
3. B 10. C
4. A
5. A Independent activity 2
6. B 1. S
7. B 2.S
8. A 3. D
9. D 4. A
10. B 5. S
6. S
What’s In 7. D
1. interview -1 8. S
2. antiques – 1 9. S
3. letters – 1 10. D
4. newspaper – 2
5. photographs – 1 Independent Assessment 2
6. dictionary – 2 1. sociable - antonyms
7. books – 2 2. decreased - synonyms
8. diary – 1 3. shy - antonyms
9. encyclopeda – 2 4. annoys – synonyms
10. survey – 1 5. attend - antonyms
6. awesome - synonyms
What’s New 7. new - antonyms
What Is It 8. calm - synonyms
9. a slight or inferior in power , size or
What’s More importance.
10 gloomy
Independent Activity 1
Independent Activity 3
1. yes 1. bright
2. yes 2. The amount of time spent in using a device
3. no or mobile phones.
4. yes 3. A small shop dealing in fashionable clothing
5. yes and accessories.
6. yes 4. A combination of food that gives the body the
7. no nutrients it needs to work properly.
8. yes 5. difficult
9. yes 6. strong
10. no 7. importance
8. exercise or activities carried out forcefully
Independent Assessment 1 and energetically
1. A 9. short sleep
2. D 10. enough
3. D
4. C
5. A
Answer Key
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Independent Assessment 3
1. puzzled
2. believable
3. the state of being free of control from person, country or entity
4. people who are difficult to manage
5. conflict
6. search
7. imitate
8. bravery
9. proud
10. remember
What I Can Do
1. S
2. T
3. A
4. Y
5. A
6. T
7. H
8. O
9. M
10. E
What I Have Learned
1. Context Clue
2. Synonyms
3. Antonyms
4. Definition
5. dangerous
Assessment
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. A
Additional Activities
Answers may vary
Answer Key
 References

www.dictionary.cambridge.org

www.merriam-webster.com

www.dictionary.com

www.collinsdictionary.com

lrmds.deped.gov.ph Use Context Clues to Find Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

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