C2 (Context Clues)
Activity 3.Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words using context
clues. Put a check ( √ ) opposite to your answer.
1. Itong watched his sister fold his old khaki shirt carefully and pack it into the rattan
tampipi, which already bulged with his clothes
_a. traditionally made suitcase
_b. hand carry bag
_c. attach case

2. Inciang had watched Itong grow up from a new-born baby. She was six years old when
she carried him around, straddled over her hip.
_a. to walk with a support
_b. to sit with the legs wide apart
_c. to carry around the neck

3. He was reluctant of going to Vigan of the idea but his sister was able to convince him.
_a. showing unwillingness
_b. showing agreement
_c. feeling anxious

4. He had changed in a way that he was no longer very clingy to her for he was no longer
that young boy that he used to be.
_a. capable of being touch
b. tending to stay very close
c. very dependent

5. Inciang was affected and she observed more, yet accepting that change was indeed
inevitable.
a. incapable of being hurt
b. incapable of being reprimanded
c. incapable of being avoided