Grade 8 Week 2 Context Clues

LEARNING MODULE IN ENGLISH 8
SUBJECT TEACHER RUBEE B. BEJERANO

WEEK 2, Quarter 1 July 12-17,2021
TOPIC CONTEXT CLUES AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION
1. Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local
LEARNING culture by noting context clues.
OBJECTIVES 2. Identify how context clues are used.
3. Use idiomatic expression and context clues in sentences.
MODULE CONTENT
A. What are context clues?
Context clues can help you figure out the meaning of a word or phrase you don’t know. These clues
can be found in the words and sentences surrounding the unknown word or phrase. These are also
hints in the sentence that help good readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. When we
look at the “context” of a word, we look at how it is being used. Based on how these words are used,
and on our knowledge of the other words in the sentence, we make an educated prediction as to what
the challenging vocabulary word may mean.
B. Types and Examples of Context Clues
1. Definitions
Look at the underlined words in the model sentences below. The highlighted words define the underlined
words. Signal words for definitions include is and means.
A bicentennial is a 200th anniversary celebration.
The fact that our farmland is arable means it is suitable for growing crops.
2. Examples
Look at the underlined words or phrases in the model sentences below. The highlighted words are examples
of the underlined words. Some words that signal examples are such as, other, include, these, and for example.
The town planted many coniferous trees around the park, including pines, firs, and spruces.
Metropolitan areas, such as Chicago and its suburbs, are inhabited by large numbers of people.
3.Restatement
Look at the underlined words or phrases in the model sentences below. The highlighted words are
restatements of the underlined words. Words that signal restatements include or, that is, in other words, and
which is.
Carlos is passionate, or excited and enthusiastic, about reading books.
4. Cause and Effect Relationship

Look at the underlined words or phrases in the model sentences below. The highlighted words show a
cause/effect relationship to the underlined words. Signal words for cause/effect relationships include
because, so that, and in order to.
We have to estimate how many people are coming because we are not sure of the exact number.
The lawyers need to negotiate so that they can settle the case for their clients.
5. Comparison
Look at the underlined words in the model sentences below. The highlighted words show a
comparison or a contrast to the underlined words. Signal words to compare or contrast include like,
unlike, but, not, in contrast to, similar to, and in the same way.
Spring in the Midwest is usually a temperate season, unlike the extreme summers and winters.
In contrast to the ocean, which is often rough, the little lake nearby is always placid.
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION
Idiomatic expressions are type of informal language that have a meaning different from the meaning of the
words in the expression.
1. Stir up a hornets’ nest
Provoke trouble
Example: It’s not that the management is not aware of few false bills here and there, but they don’t
call it because it would expose many and stir up a hornet’s nest.
2. Back against the wall
Be in a difficult situation from where escape is difficult
Example: With banks baying for his blood over default in payments, he has his back against the wall.
3. Bite off more than you can chew
To try to do something that is too difficult for you
Example: He has taken more responsibilities as he couldn’t say ‘no’ to his boss. I think he has bitten
more than he can chew, and he’ll struggle to handle them all.
4. Head over heels
If you’re head over heels, you’re completely in love.
Example: Max fell head over heels in love with her colleague and wants to marry her.
5. Upset someone’s applecart
If you upset someone’s applecart, you do something that causes a plan to go wrong.
Example: The increase in customs duty by the government has upset the applecart of those car
companies who were importing most of their car parts.
6. Spoil someone’s plans
To ruin someone’s plans
Example: The heavy overnight rain spoilt our plan to play cricket next morning.
7. Keep someone at arm’s length
If you keep someone at arm’s length, you avoid becoming friendly with them.
Example: I’ve more productive time in the day because I’ve developed this good habit of keeping video
games at arm’s length.
8. Up in arms
Angry about something
Example: Media has traditionally been up in arms with the government of the day.
9. Drive a hard bargain
If you drive a hard bargain, you argue hard to get a favorable deal.
Example: The author tried to drive a hard bargain with the publisher on signing amount, but couldn’t
because he didn’t have best sellers in his name.
10. Barking up the wrong tree
To ask the wrong person or follow the wrong course
Example: The sales team blamed the engineers for the organization’s failure to bag the mega deal, but
they were barking up the wrong tree.
11. Scrape the barrel
When you’re scraping the barrel, you’re using something you do not want to but you’ve no option.
Example: I was scraping the barrel when I had to stay for six months with my parents after I lost my
job.
12. Bend over backwards
To try please or accommodate someone to an unusual degree
Example: The hotel staff bent over backwards to make the visit of the dignitaries a memorable one.
13. A chip off the old block
If you’re a chip off the old block, you’re similar in some distinct way to your father or mother.
Example: He is as stingy as her mother – a real chip off the old block.
14. Blow your own trumpet
If you blow your own trumpet, you tell people how good or successful you are (used in negative way).
Example: That doctor can be so off-putting. He is always blowing his trumpet mentioning his awards
and positions in various associations.
15. Once in a blue moon
If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens rarely.
Example: Many startups turn in a profit once in a blue moon.
ASSESSMENT
Complete the task on Afro- Asian Literature Page 19. ( Exercise 11 and Exercise 13)
ASSIGNMENT
Prepare for a Quiz ( Coverage : Affixes, Idiomatic Expression, and Context Clues)

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LEARNING MODULE IN ENGLISH 8

SUBJECT TEACHER RUBEE B. BEJERANO

B. Types and Examples of Context Clues

A bicentennial is a 200th anniversary celebration.

Carlos is passionate, or excited and enthusiastic, about reading books.

4. Cause and Effect Relationship

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