Activity 2
Directions: Infer the meaning of the underlined words through context clues.
Identify the type of context clues used in each item as to Definition, Synonym,
Antonyx, or Inference. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number
1. One of my friends succumbed to the temptation of a second
donat, while the others resisted.
2. His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was
frightening to see.
3. His animosity or hatred towards his sister divided the family.
4. Wherever she goes, the esteemed Dr. Ruiz is applauded for his
COVID-19 vaccine invention.

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Explanation:The words in bold are the difficult terms and the underlined words are their definitions,inference,synonym,and antonym.

1.Antonym or Contrast Clue is a type of context clue that tells the

opposite meaning of the difficult word. It shows contrast.

Examples:

Japoy is gregarious unlike his shy sister.

The feral dog would scratch the wall, unlike the friendly cat.

2.Inference or General Text Clue is a type of context clue that provides

the meaning of unfamiliar words that can be inferred or guessed from

the description of the situation. The author provides non-specific clues,

often spread over the sentence or number of sentence.

Examples:

I wish I had earplugs to avoid vehicle’s vociferous noise.

The administrator’s belligerence led to the death of four innocent children.

3.Synonym or Restatement Clue is a type of context clue that provides

the synonyms of words to provide the meaning of an unfamiliar word or

words.

Examples:

Lhovie shouts continuously, or all the time, and it makes me

uncomfortable.

The manager felt remorse, or shame, for hiring some incompetent employees.

4.Definition or Statement Clue is a type of context clue that provides

direct statement or meaning of the unfamiliar word/s.

Examples:

Ossicles are the three small bones in the middle ear.

Anton’s voice is inaudible; no one could hear it.