activity that follows will serve as a pre-test to determine your knowledge about it. Your whole
in your journey as a learner, have you heard of the expression Context Clues? The
new adventure starts here!
Choose the meaning of the underlined words using context clues. Write the letter of
your answer on your paper.
1. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our frontliners in this
pandemic; thus, they lead in fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
A. followers
B. leaders
C. observers
D. participants
2. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires home
quarantine and physical distancing.
A. curse
B. disaster
C. disease
D. plague
3. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.
A. circumstance B. widespread C. predicament
D. situation
4. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face conduct of
classes is not allowed.
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine
D. vitamin
5. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due to COVID-19
pandemic; thus, for the meantime this will be substituted with other learning modalities.
A. common B. conservative C. modern
D. seasonal
6. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the Department of
Education will offer for this school year to avoid hampering the education of learners.
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming
7. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, eating nutritious
foods, taking vitamins, exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water.
A. clean
B. fresh
C. safe
D. strong
8. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them in checkpoints.
A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible
9. Teachers are known for being loguacious. They love to talk about ideas.
A. communicative B. restrained C. reserved D. silent​