English 8

Quiz 1

Name: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________________ Score: __________________

Directions: Pick the words used as context clues, identify the types of context clues used and give the
meanings of the underlined words.

Example:
The culture of the Philippines comprises a blend of traditional Filipino and Spanish Catholic
traditions, with influences from America and other parts of Asia.

context clues - blend

type- Inference
meaning- to be made of

A. Filipino culture is an exuberant or high-spirited story that tells of the nation’s journey through the
centuries.
1. context clues -
type-
meaning-
2. context clues -
type-
meaning-

B.Filipinos are very resilient. In times of calamities or catastrophes, they manage to rise above the
challenge.
3. context clues -
type-
meaning-
4. context clues -
type-
meaning-

C. Instead of wallowing, Filipinos manage to pick themselves up and smile.

5. context clues -
type-
meaning-

Directions: Write AGREE if the statement is true and DISAGREE if the statement is false.
__________ 1. Our Filipino culture is poor and uninteresting. It teaches us few things that can strengthen our
national identity.
__________ 2. Context Clues are hints found within the sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can
use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
__________ 3. There are five types of context clues. These are Inference, Definition, Example, Antonym and
Synonym.
__________ 4. Use the acronym IDEA to easily remember them.
__________ 5. Inference refers to determining text clues to arrive at the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
__________6. Definition means considering the dictionary meaning of the new word.
__________ 7. Another easy way to get meaning is by knowing an example of it.
__________ 8. Its Antonym may also lead you to its meaning.
__________ 9. Synonym or its simile or the use of the words like and as can lead you to the meaning of the
word.
__________10. A combination of any of the different types of context clues may not be used as guide to know
the meaning of the difficult word.