GOOD

MORNING!
CONTEX
T CLUES
Infer the meaning of
unfamiliar words
(compound) based on given
context clues (synonyms,
antonyms, word parts) and
other strategies
Solve the puzzle and write the
name of the picture on a strip of
paper.
Have a representative from each
group to present the picture and
the word formed.
Encircle the context clue in each
sentence that can help you infer
the meaning of the underlined
compound word. Choose your
answer between the two words
written in italic.
1. My mother loves to cook
tasty and mouth-watering
food for our meals.
2. It is better to buy a new
car than a risky second-
hand.
3. Many call him a turncoat
because he is a betrayer.
4. God delights in man with
a generous heart but not to
those who are tight-fisted.
1. My mother loves to cook
tasty and mouth-watering
food for our meals.
2. It is better to buy a new
car than a risky second-
hand.
3. Many call him a turncoat
because he is a betrayer.
4. God delights in man with
a generous heart but not to
those who are tight-fisted.
Word Part or structure
means separating the prefix
to the original word or
root word.
Example: under + line
super + market
 Look at the examples
below. Let us review the
meaning of
some common prefixes.
Compound words
are words formed by
putting two or more
words together to form
a new word with a new
meaning.
Compound words
may be..
Closed
Open
Hyphenated
 CLOSED
•someone
•seaplane
•raincoats
•newspapers
 OPEN
•time zone
•home port
•mother tongue
•ice cream
HYPHENATED
•editor-in-chief
•officer-in-charge
•name-calling
•life-saver
LEARNING TASK
Directions: : Encircle the context clue in
each sentence that helps you infer the
meaning of the underlined compound
words. Write S on the blank before each
number if the context clue is a synonym,
A if antonym and WP if word part.
______ 1. I cannot afford to buy
expensive clothes because I am
underpaid.
______ 2. Marie used to wear old-
fashioned clothes rather than
modern ones.
______ 3. The organizer of the events
should follow the schedule for this
week’s timetable.
______ 4. Children are
hyperactive and
can play for long hours.
______ 5. The suspect was
taken in the police station in
handcuffs or chains.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Write each compound word
found in the sentence and give
its meaning. Then, write a
sentence using each
compound word.
1.The time zone of the Philippines
differs from that of Japan which is one
hour ahead.
2.There is no place so sweet and
comfortable like one’s own motherland.
3.My brother’s mother-in-law from
Canada has just arrived to visit her
grandchildren.
LEARNING TASK
Directions: Write sentences
using the compound words
below. Include the provided
context clue in constructing
the sentences.
 1. prehistory – pre means
before
2. self-centered – generous
3. well-known – famous
Thank
You!
Any Question?