1. Clipped words are formed by omitting or removing letters from the beginning, middle or end of existing words. Common examples are 'math' from 'mathematics' and 'burger' from 'hamburger'.
2. Context clues within sentences can help infer the meaning of clipped words. For example, if a clipped word is used alongside a synonym or antonym, its definition can be deduced.
3. Clipped words are becoming increasingly common in informal language as a way to make words more concise. While their meanings can usually still be understood from context, their use depends on the situation.
1. Clipped words are formed by omitting or removing letters from the beginning, middle or end of existing words. Common examples are 'math' from 'mathematics' and 'burger' from 'hamburger'.
2. Context clues within sentences can help infer the meaning of clipped words. For example, if a clipped word is used alongside a synonym or antonym, its definition can be deduced.
3. Clipped words are becoming increasingly common in informal language as a way to make words more concise. While their meanings can usually still be understood from context, their use depends on the situation.
1. Clipped words are formed by omitting or removing letters from the beginning, middle or end of existing words. Common examples are 'math' from 'mathematics' and 'burger' from 'hamburger'.
2. Context clues within sentences can help infer the meaning of clipped words. For example, if a clipped word is used alongside a synonym or antonym, its definition can be deduced.
3. Clipped words are becoming increasingly common in informal language as a way to make words more concise. While their meanings can usually still be understood from context, their use depends on the situation.
1. Clipped words are formed by omitting or removing letters from the beginning, middle or end of existing words. Common examples are 'math' from 'mathematics' and 'burger' from 'hamburger'.
2. Context clues within sentences can help infer the meaning of clipped words. For example, if a clipped word is used alongside a synonym or antonym, its definition can be deduced.
3. Clipped words are becoming increasingly common in informal language as a way to make words more concise. While their meanings can usually still be understood from context, their use depends on the situation.
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ENGLISH 5
Inferring the Meaning
of Blended Words Using Context Clues Blended words They are words formed by combining parts of two different words. The most common example occurs when the beginning part of a word is combined with the end part of another word. Example
sweep + wipe = swipe
Smoke + fog = smog International + police = interpol Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Look for the meanings of the underlined words from the choices below.
1. My officemate is a workaholic who
almost never takes time off. A. tireless worker B. frontline worker C. drunkard D. wine expert 2. The player missed the ball with his first hit. A. touch B. run C. strike D. throw 3. I added an emoticon to my comments on Facebook. A. pictorial representation of facial expression B. face of a famous celebrity C. a kind of letter font D. coded message 4. My friend needs to chillax due to a busy schedule. A. watch a movie B. work slowly C. rest a bit D. unwind 5. Many people get frustrated when they surf the internet. A. telephone directory B. Word Wide Web C. local network D. satellite feed Directions: Complete the sentences below with the correct words found inside the box.
1. A modern airplane can now be flown by means of an
_____________. 2. More movies are produced in India through __________. 3. Pepito Manaloto is a popular __________ about an ordinary guy who suddenly became rich. 4. Due to advancements in technology, a _____________ can now take a picture, shoot a video, and surf the net. 5. Older folks prefer some ____________________ whenever they find free time. Directions: Look at the pictures and words in Column A. Pair them with the blended words in Column B. In your notebook, write only the letter which corresponds to your answer. Blended words are formed by blending. What is blending?
Blending refers to the process of
joining a part of one word and a part of another to form a new word with a new meaning. Blended words are usually created in one of two ways:
1. By adding the first part of the first
word to the second part of the second word Example: smoke + fog = smog chill + relax = chillax 2. By combining the beginning of the two words Example: motor + pedal = moped cybernetic + organism = cyborg
Other examples of blended words are:
emoticon (emotion + icon) infotech (information + technology) frenemy (friend + enemy) In inferring or “guessing” the meaning of unfamiliar blended word, you can look for context clues in the sentence where the blended word is used.
Context clues are hints that a writer provides to help
the readers get the meaning of a difficult or unusual word in a sentence. The clue may appear within the same sentence where the word is used, or it may be found in the next sentence. Context clues may be in the form of a synonym (repeat context clue), an antonym (contrast context clue), an explanation (definition context clue), or a specific example (example context clue). Let us try the examples below:
1. I need to chillax due to my hard days. A
beach resort is the best place to take a rest.
Rest is the context clue. It has the same meaning
(synonym) with the blended word chill and relax (chillax). 2. My brother is a workaholic who never takes time off, while my friend is a lazy fellow who always plays gadgets.
A learner could infer that the word workaholic
means a person who is always working because the word lazy used to describe the friend shows an opposite meaning (antonym). In addition, the word while signals a shift in thought which is not the same as the first. Directions: Match Column A with Column B. In your notebook, write only the letter that corresponds to the correct answer on the blank before each number. Directions: In your notebook, complete the crossword puzzle by writing the correct blended words. The hints are given for you to answer. What I Have Learned Directions: Identify what is referred to in each of the sentences below. 1. These are formed by combining a part of a word with a part of another to form a new word with a new meaning. 2. It is the process of joining a part of one word and a part of another to make a new word with a new meaning. 3. These are used in inferring or “guessing” the meaning of unfamiliar blended words. 4. It is a form of a context clue which has the same meaning with the unfamiliar blended word. 5. It is a blended word formed by combining the words motor and cavalcade. Directions: In your notebook, give the two original words that were combined to form the following blended words. An example is given to guide you in the activity. Ex. videoke = video + karaoke 1. fanzine = fan + magazine 2. 2. fantabulous = fantastic + fabuluous 3. 3. Eurasia = Europe + Asia 4. 4. sportscast = sportscar+ broadcast Sports + broadcast 5. 5. paratrooper = parachute+ trooper Assessment Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose the meaning of the underlined blended word from the choices. Write the letter which corresponds to your choice on a separate paper. 1. The organization has launched a telethon to secure funds for the purchase of personal protective equipment of frontline workers. A. sports event attended by famous people B. televised fundraising event C. series of telephone calls
2. The campus journalist recorded fire incident in his videocam.
A. video camera recorder B. camera trick C. shooting 3. The heliport is ready to receive representatives from other countries. A. landing and takeoff place for an airplane B. bus stop C. landing and takeoff place for a helicopter
4. The hi-tech super microscope is very helpful to the
scientists who study about the nature of coronavirus. A. technologically advanced B. a style of material C. a kind of an equipment 5. The docudrama on coronavirus disease that was shown on TV last night was quite impressive. A. a drama documentary B. a comedy show C. a talk show 6. We had a staycation during the COVID-19 pandemic because we were not allowed to go out of our house. A. a vacation at the beach B. a vacation spent at home C. a vacation at the farm 7. We enjoyed watching the infotainment because it was educational and amusing. A. a television program that presents information B. a television program that presents entertainment C. a television program that presents information in an entertaining manner 8. My grandma’s hospital bills were paid through her Medicare. A. a medical care program for the aged B. a medical course for the aged C. a medical center for the aged
9. She’s not that beautiful in person, but she is
telegenic. A. attractive to the ears B. attractive to television viewers C. attractive to the listeners 10. They eat much the same thing for brunch every day. A. a meal taken at night that combines late dinner and midnight snack B. a meal taken in the morning that combines late breakfast and early lunch C. a meal taken in the afternoon that combines late lunch and early supper Directions: Identify the blended words in the box that best describe the meanings of each of the sentences below. 1. It refers to the global communication network that allows people around the world to connect and share information through the computer. 2. A person who is a friend even though there is an underlying dislike in the relationship. 3. It is a personal website or social media account where a person regularly posts short videos. 4. It is a radio or television broadcast of news reports. 5. It is the hybrid form of a utensil especially intended for eating. Inferring the Meaning of Clipped Words Using Context Clues Directions: Give the original word of the given clipped word in each item.
1. coke - carbonated drink flavored
with extract from Kola nuts a. coca-cola b.cocoa c. cocaine d.coconut 2. co-ed - school attended by members of both sexes a.co-edam b. co-edit c. co-editor d.co-educational 3. grannie, granny - the mother of your father or mother a. grandmaster b. grandfather c. grandmother d. granary 4. vet - a doctor who takes care of animals a. vegetarian b. Vietnamese c. veteran d. veterinarian 5. gent - a man of refinement a. gentile b. gentleman c. gentle d. general What’s In Directions: Identify the shortened form of the underlined word in each sentence.
1. It is convenient to save
documents in a compact diskette. a. diss b. disk c. diet 2. He brought a very expensive motorbike. a. Motor b. Bike c. mike 3. The athletes are waiting at the gymnasium. a. gum b. gym c. gyn 4. Father rides a caravan to work every day. a. car b. van c. can 5. Kids love hamburger. a. burger b. booger c. ham Directions: Identify the meaning of the underlined clipped word from the choices given.
1. The memo encourages us to adhere
to the protocols set by the local IATF. a. a written reminder b. a command c. an advertisement d. a law 2. Analie is a teen studying in Manila. a. a toddler b. an adolescent c. an old lady d. an adult 3. Angelica Joy phoned her friend to invite her over for dinner. a. called b. requested c. confronted d. messaged 4. A whistle was heard from the fair and just ref. a. a player c. an official who controls a sports event b. an athlete d. refrigerator 5. The ad encourages us to eat healthy food every day. a. a commercial b. a law c. a command d. a slogan What’s New Look at the words mathematics, hamburger, and market. What happens if we remove or omit some letters from these words in a certain way? Can you still recognize the words? Have you ever heard of or encountered the words math, burger, and mart before? If you were to use the words, which ones will you choose? What do we call these words that become shorter without changing theirmeaning? What Is It Most of us like to make things simple. In speech and in writing, we often shorten words to make them easier to say, write, remember, and understand. Instead of saying “I want to wear pantaloons today,” one would always say, “I want to wear pants today.” Likewise, you often hear people say “math” instead of “mathematics.” It seems that people prefer to use the shorter and simpler version of the word. Words like math, burger, mart, and pants are what we call clipped words. Clipped words are words that have been shortened or “clipped” so that they become much shorter than the original words. Clipped words retain the meaning of the longer word. The process in which a word is reduced or shortened without changing the meaning of the word is called clipping. Types of Clipping 1. Backclipping– Only the first part of the word is left intact. Examples: bra (brassiere) app (application)
2. Foreclipping– Only the last part of the word remains.
Examples: phone (telephone) gator (alligator)
3. Middle Clipping–Only the middle part of the word stands.
Example: * flu (influenza) Other examples: What’s More Directions: Read each sentence that contains a clipped word. Figure out the meaning of the clipped word using context clues and match it with its longer word found in the bubblehead. __________1. Avoid going to the swamps and rivers in this area. I’ve heard that a croc lurks somewhere. __________2. Every high school girl dreams of attending a prom or a formal dance held for a school class towards the end of the academic year. __________ 3. Manny Pacquiao is the only boxing champ who won titles in seven weight divisions. __________ 4. Check the mike before starting the live broadcast. __________5. To avoid getting sick, the children eat their lunch on time. Activity 2 Directions: In your notebook, write the original word of the underlined clipped word. Example: Their company spends a lot of money on ads. Answer: advertisement 1. Our barangay distributed five kilos of rice during the lockdown. 2. My lab results on COVID-19 came out negative. 3. The copter forces transported soldiers and frontline workers to the field hospital. 4. Jeepneys need gas to run. 5. My sis waters our vegetables twice a day. What I Have Learned A clipped word is a word formed by shortening a longer word without changing it meaning. • There are three common types of clipping: backclipping, foreclipping, and middle clipping. • Context clues like synonyms, antonyms, word parts, and others can help in inferring the meaning of clipped words. What I Can Do Directions: In your notebook, rewrite the sentences using the clipped word of the underlined term. Example: My classmates and I are going to the cafeteria. Answer: My classmates and I are going to the cafe. 1. Stay in the automobile. 2. The music coming from the stereophonics is pleasant to the ears. 3. A co-operative has been a big help to the farmers and the consumers. 4. You have to see your doctor once a year for a checkup. 5. The earthquake lasted for about a minute. Assessment Directions: Identify the meaning of the clipped word from the choices given.
1. Let us take a photo as a souvenir
of this place. a. drawing b. picture c. painting 2. The fans screamed and cried when the famous singer appeared on stage. a. cooling devices on stage that direct air current b. people who follow and admire another c. the protesters 3. The couple rode a limo to their wedding reception. a. rare breed of horse b. private jet c. expensive car 4. You won’t feel better if you don’t take your meds. a. vitamins b. supplements c. drugs 5. You need to study and prepare for an exam. a. test b. game c. lesson Additional Activities Directions: Using these pictures, give the original word, clipped word, and meaning.