1. Identify and encircle the context clue used to infer the meaning of the stressed word in each sentence. Tell whether it
is the antonym, synonym, or the definition of the word. No 1 is done for you.
1. My parents are different in the sense that my mother is sociable while my father is aloof.
Answer: Aloof-sociable = antonym
2. Our family's income declined due to the pandemic. It totally decreased our earnings.
3. My sister, Jana is an extrovert unlike my brother, Carlo who is shy.
4. The pesky sound of my brother's broken toy annoys me.
5. Never neglect your responsibilities. You need to attend to those tasks.
6. Last night's family dinner was splendid. It was an awesome experience.
7. My father's obsolete tools were replaced with new ones.
8. Grandmother came to appease the situation and calm everyone's feelings
.9. There are times that I doubt myself and feel puny, a slight or inferior in power, size, or importance.
10.In times of trouble, our family remains auspicious instead of being gloomy and hopeless.​