Name of Learner: _________________________________ Date: _______________

CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________

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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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AE LEVEL:

Panuto: Use the correct word from the word bank to complete the sentence. Choose your
answer inside the box.

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 Name of Learner: _________________________________ Date: _______________
CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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JHS LEVEL:

Directions: Circle the letter of the word that most closely matches the meaning of the
underlined word.

1. The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

A. fierce B. calm C. thin D. tame

2. She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late.
A. purposefully B. hated C. happily D. always

3. The car collector bought the vintage Ford Mustang.

A. rose colored B. broken down C. real D. classic

4. The little boy became drowsy as the day turned into night.
A. desperate B. active C. tired D. sleepy

5. He was amazed at the beauty he saw above him.

A. pleased B. disappointed C. shock D. astonished

6. Little sparrow began to feel as powerful as the giant bird.

A. large B. strong C. beautiful D. weak

7. The people watched with awe as the eagle flew above them.
A. anger B. terror C. wonder D. fear

8. The boy was very confused after he bumped his head.

A. mixed up B. relaxed C. excited D. stress

9. The castle looked enormous in the background.

A. very big B. far C. near D. tiny

10. When the boy became chief, he ruled with wisdom.

A. many riches B. no help C. understanding D. ignorance

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 Name of Learner: _________________________________ Date: _______________
CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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AE LEVEL:

Directions: Read the words in the box below. Write each word where it belongs.

learn city ready

seen money horse
gave add box

1. I decided to ________________ Algebra over the summer.

2. My favorite player ____________ me an autograph.

3. Are you _______________ for school tomorrow?

4. The ______________ galloped around the stable.

5. We had to ______________ all our money together.

6. What ______________ do you live in?

7. I had never _______________ something like that before.

8. Do you have enough _________________ to pay for that?

9. I put all my clothes in a _________________.

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CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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AE LEVEL:

Direction: Each sentence has context clues to help you figure out the
meaning of the highlighted word. Circle the correct meaning of each highlighted word.

1. I was flabbergasted when I found out I won the art contest.

a. very angry b. amazed c. tired

2. Ms. Chen admonished her students to complete their homework.

a. warned b. questioned c. promised

3. Jason was in a somber mood when he heard the bad news.

a. excited b. sad c. happy

4. The man’s large hat and sunglasses concealed his face.

a. revealed b. showed c. hid

5. Eating too much junk food may be hazardous to your health.

a. dangerous b. great c. delightful

6. The boat sailed gently on the tranquil lake.

a. upset b. calm c. stormy

7. Billy descended the stairs into his basement.

a. crossed b. walked up c. walked down

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CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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JHS LEVEL:

Direction: Read the sentence and choose the meaning of the underlined word.

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 Name of Learner: _________________________________ Date: _______________
CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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JHS LEVEL:
Direction: Read each question CAREFULLY and bubble in the correct answer on your scantron. The
word you are defining may be in bold, underlined or both.
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made
with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet
connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.

a. it is fuzzy and will bite you b. it is everywhere

c. it costs too much money d. it causes rashes

2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

a. an itchy skin condition

b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration

3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't
you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does
“bashing” mean in the above selection?

a. hitting hard with a heavy tool

b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate

4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?

a. held over boiling water b. very old

c. unable to chew gum d. greatly admired

5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an
incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.

a. a reason to do something b. a small amount of money

c. a tax d. a good job

6. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in
the United states until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?

a. something that causes physical pain b. an early flag

c. skirts that did not cover ankles d. the right to vote
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CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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AE LEVEL:

Direction: A word in each sentence below is underlined. Write each word in the blank
provided. Circle the word from the multiple choice that has a similar meaning. Use the text of
each sentence to find the correct word.

1. The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial. _______________
A. ugly B. tiny C. for dogs D. like a palace

2. At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea. __________
A. bread B. silverware C. drinks D. menus

3. Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War. ____________
A. outlawed B. exchanged C. running D. common

4. Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. ____________
A. crosswalks B. walkers C. stoplights D. parrots

5. When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast. ___________________
A. rested B. broke C. avoided D. looked at

6. The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night. __________
A. lose B. eat C. trade D. show

7. The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter. ____________

A. cold B. clean C. green D. warm

8. Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. ____________

A. popular B. out-dated C. careful D. round

9. His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark. ________________

A. nervous B. silly C. happy D. sleepy

10. After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors. ____________________
A. dark B. funny C. bright D. normal

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 Name of Learner: _________________________________ Date: _______________
CLC: ___________________________________________ Score: ______________
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Competency Code:
•Use context clues (synonym) and antonym) to find/arrive at meanings of unfamiliar words.
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-AE/JHS 36
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JHS LEVEL:
A. Direction: Read each question CAREFULLY and bubble in the correct answer on your
scantron. The word you are defining may be in bold, underlined or both.
1. The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much
discussion, they came together and signed the Mayflower Compact. The Compact was _____.
a. a container for makeup b. a small item
c. a machine used for mashing corn d. an agreement
2. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native
Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians,
were a peaceful and generous tribe. To encounter, is to _______.
a. meet b. note how many c. fight d. exchange text messages
3. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer
stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.
In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.
a. very cold b. visible c. not moving d. not melted
4. Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s
visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this
season. What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
a. stands up straight b. peeks at presents
c. drinks too much egg nog d. goes back to being what he was
5. Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into
our planet. To divert is to _______.
a. change the direction of b. look for really high waves
c. jump into a dry river d. look through a telescope
B. Direction: 1-2 Write the antonym for each underlined word and write it in a sentence.

Ex. My sister is a shy person. My sister is a very confident person.

1. Eric wrote false for every question on the test.

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2. Laura always disobeyed her mother.

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3-5 Write the synonyms for each underlined word in the sentence.

3. As we walked to school, the cool wind blew.

______________________________________________________________

4. She was chatting with her girlfriend in the back of the class.
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5. The actress Ms. Angel Locsin if very beautiful.

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1. cold 2. clean 3. leave 4. accept 5. sad 6. female

Pre-Test
AE Level:

Pre-Test
JHS Level:
1. c. thin 2. D. always 3. D. classic 4. D. sleepy
5. D. astonished 6. B. strong 7. D. fear 8. A. mixed
9. A. very big 10. C. understanding

Analyze IT Activity 1
AE Level:
Activity 2
AE Level:
1. b. amazed 2. a. warned 3. b. sad 4. c. hid
5. a. dangerous 6. b. calm 7. c. walked down

Activity 1
JHS Level:
1. b. harmful 2. b. Beginner 3. c. Desirable 4. d. Cruel

5. d. Selfish 6. b. Make unimportant 7. c. Disappeared

Activity 2
JHS Level:
1. b. it is everywhere 2. d. with little thought or consideration
3.c. speaking or writing harshly about 4. d. greatly admired
5. b. a small amount of money

Post-Test
AE Level:
1. D. like a palace 2. C. drinks 3. A. outlawed 4. B. walkers
5. B. broke 6. D. show 7. A. cold 8. B. out-dated
9. A. nervous 10. C. bright

Post-Test
JHS Level: A.

1. d. an agreement 2. a. meet 3. a. very cold

4. d. goes back to being what he was 5. a. change the direction of

B. 1. Eric wrote true for every question on the test.

2. Laura always obeyed her mother.
3. As we walked to school, the hot wind blew.
4. She was talking with her girlfriend in the back of the class.
5. The actress Ms. Angel Locsin if very pretty.