ENGLISH-LAS-Grade-4-Competency-2.2 - Final Edited

ENGLISH 4
Name of Learner:_____________________ Grade Level:__________________

Section:_____________________________ Score:_______________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Use Resources such as Dictionary, Thesaurus, Online Sources
to Find the Meaning of Words
Background Information for Learners

A variety of print and electronic resources can serve as a guide to help you understand
and find the meaning of words. These resources are the following:
Dictionary- a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order and gives
information about the words’ meanings, forms, pronunciations, etc.
Thesaurus is a book that gives the synonyms and antonyms of a word. Aside from synonyms and
antonyms, a thesaurus also gives the meaning and parts of speech of a word.
Examples of synonyms: Example of antonyms:
1. cold-freezing 1. young-old
2. large-big 2. day-night
Online sources- is a material you find online. Example of this are web pages and documents on
the internet that provides useful information.
Learning Competency with Code:

Use resources such as a dictionary, thesaurus, online sources to find the meaning of words
(Quarter 1, Week 2) MELC
Activity 1
Direction: Study the thesaurus entry and answer the questions below.
Main Entry: Heroic

Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition/Meaning: Having the characteristic of a hero, very brave
Synonym: noble, courageous, valiant, fearless, gallant, chivalrous
Antonym: afraid, cowardly, faint-hearted, fearful
Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

Questions:
1. What is the main entry on this page of thesaurus?
2. What part of speech is the word heroic?
3. What is the meaning of the word heroic?
4. Give three synonyms of heroic
5. Give three antonyms of heroic
Activity 2
Direction: Read each word and give its meaning by using your dictionary, thesaurus or
you may do online searching. You can also choose from the given meaning that defines the
word. Write the letter of your answer in the space provided before the number.
_____1. creep
a. move slowly and quietly
b. move quickly and forcefully
c. move up and down
_____2. grind
a. work hard
b. crushes something into a powder c. make music
_____3. rise
a. have
b. go up or get up
c. sing
_____4. shed
a.cover something
b. put away
c. let something fall or drop off; give off
_____5. spring
a. jump suddenly; leap
b. walk up stairs
c. go back and forth
_____6. swing
a. move back and forth
b. discover something
c. take something back
_____7. leave
a. cut apart
b. get out of bed

c. go away from
_____8. spread
a. unfold or stretch out
b. crush something into a powder
c. give off
Activity 3
Direction: Sometimes the meaning or definition of words depends on how it is being used
in a sentence. Using the information in the boxes, answer the questions below. Write the letter of
your answer in the space provided.
mouse
Definition 1. A small rodent
Definition 2. A device used with a computer
_____ 1. What definition should be used in the sentence below?

The mouse ate the cheese.
A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2
leaves
Definition 1. to go away
Definition 2. the green part of a tree
_____ 2. What definition should be used in the sentence below?

The caterpillars hid on the leaves.
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
sign
Definition 1. an object with writings on it and used to direct people
Definition 2. to write ones name
_____3. What definition should be used in the sentence below?

Did he sign the document?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2

punch
Definition 1. to hit someone or something with your fist
Definition 2. a fruity drink
_____4. Can you punch the bag?

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
present
Definition 1. a gift
Definition 2. to show something
______ 5. My friend gave me a birthday present.

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
Activity 4
Direction: Give 2 definitions of the following words. Use your dictionary, thesaurus or
search the internet.
1. text 1. __________________
2. __________________
2. virtual 1.__________________
2.__________________
3. viral 1.__________________
2.__________________
4. web 1.__________________
2. __________________
5.chat 1. __________________
2.___________________

Activity 5
Complete the given chart. Give the meaning of the words in Column A. Provide also its
synonym and antonym. Use a dictionary, thesaurus, or search online.
Column A Meaning or Definition Synonym Antonym

Example:
build To make something by putting construct destroy

parts together.
1. teach
2. moist
3.sob
4.tough
5.end
Reflection
Complete this statement:
I learned in this activity that
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.
References:
Curriculum Guide English Grade IV
Most Essential Learning Competencies Matrix
K TO 12 Grade IV English Teacher’s Guide
English 4 Textbook
Microsoft Encarta 2009 Dictionary.Microsoft Corporation
Prepared by:
HYRA JEM A. MAGARU
ELSA G. ESQUERO
SHERELYN N. LAYUGAN
Writers
Answer Key

Activity 1
1.Heroic
2.Adjective
3. Having the characteristic of a hero, very brave
4. noble, courageous, valiant
5. afraid, cowardly, faint-hearted,
Activity 2
1.a 5.a
2.b 6. a
3.b 7.c
4.c 8.a
Activity 3
1. A. Definition 1
2. B. Definition 2
3. B. Definition 2
4. A. Definition 1
5. A. Definition 1
Activity 4
Possible answers or answers may vary
1. text 1. written material
2. main body of a book
3. send text message to somebody using cell phone
2. virtual 1.being something in practice

2.generated by computer
3. viral 1. cause by virus

2. message intended to be spread in the social media
4. web 1. network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by

its spinnerets, used to catch its prey.
2. system of interconnected element
5.chat 1. talk with somebody informally

2. exchange messages by computer

Activity 5
Column A Meaning: Synonym Antonym

1. teach show, clarify or instruct learn
explain
something
2. moist slightly wet or damp dry
characterized by
the presence of
moisture
3.sob cry with a short weep laugh
sudden expulsion
of breath
4.tough able to withstand sturdy, strong easy, tender
much use
5.end put a stop finish, conclude, begin
close

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ENGLISH 4

Name of Learner:_____________________ Grade Level:__________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners

Learning Competency with Code:

Main Entry: Heroic

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

_____ 1. What definition should be used in the sentence below?

_____ 2. What definition should be used in the sentence below?

_____3. What definition should be used in the sentence below?

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

_____4. Can you punch the bag?

______ 5. My friend gave me a birthday present.

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

Column A Meaning or Definition Synonym Antonym

build To make something by putting construct destroy

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

2. virtual 1.being something in practice

3. viral 1. cause by virus

4. web 1. network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by

5.chat 1. talk with somebody informally

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

Column A Meaning: Synonym Antonym

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

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