english 6 dlp 4 decoding meaning of unfamiliar words using structur 150603124800 lva1 app6892

7/25/2019 English 6 Dlp 4 Decoding Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Structur 150603124800 Lva1 App6892

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A DepEd-BEAM Distance Learning Program supported by the Australian Agency for International Development

DECODING MEANING OF UNFAMILIAR WORDSUSING STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS


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Dear Learner,

How are you learner?Did you enjoy doing your module? I am sure you did a great job in

answering the exercises.

This module will help you discover the meaning of a word bybreaking it apart or deconstructing it at the same time activities givenwill enhance your skills on deconstruction or structural analysis.

Complete each word in the parenthesis by adding the appropriateprefix (under-, over-, ex-, and super-) to it. Write the new word on yourpaper.

1.(abundant) There is an __________ harvest of corn in the provinceof Isabela this year.

2.(supply) It is expected then that there will be an __________ ofcorn in this province.

3.(governor) The __________ of Isabela was responsible for thesuccessful corn farming.

4.(estimated) The farmers __________ the volume of corn harvestthey would have.

5.(fine) Modern corn grinders tend to produce __________ corn flour.

To the Learner

Lets Try This

Lets Learn This


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Are you done?

Lets check if we have the same answer.

1.overabundant

2.oversupply3.ex-governor4.underestimated5.superfine

A. Affixes are letters or syllables added at the beginning or endof a root word. Prefixes are letters or syllables placed before theroot word or the base form of a word. A root word is the form ofa word after all affixes are removed. A prefix changes themeaning of a word. For example, the word unloading has the

prefix un- that means opposite or not. Unload, therefore,means the opposite of load, or not loading.

Here are more prefixes with their meaning and examples.

Prefix Meaning Example

under- less or less than average undernourishedunderweightunderestimate

over- too much or in excess overfedoverweightoversupply

ex- former ex-mayorex-presidentex-governor

super- superior supernaturalsuperheat

Which word in the chart means each of the following?

1.less than the required average weight2.too much supply3.former town official4.beyond power or law of nature5.not well nourished


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B. Understanding Words Through Their Suffixes

Suffixes are letters or syllables added after the stem or theroot word. Knowing the meaning of suffixes will help usunderstand the meaning of the newly-formed words.

The suffix ward means to a certain direction, as in:backward forward southward

The suffix let means little, as in:anklet eyelet piglet

The suffix able means capable or worthy of, as in:manageable sustainable lovable

The suffix ation means denoting an action or an instance, as in:limitation reservation hesitation

The suffix less means without, as in:clueless skinless useless

The suffix ment means state of being, as in:improvement treatment government

Read and analyze these sentences:

1.The freshness and sweetness of our local white corn make meovereat boiled ones.

2.Overjoyed because of the bountiful harvest, the farmers sharedsacks of sweet corn to their neighbors.

Read and analyze the phrases:

1.to expose too much overexpose2.had too much sleep overslept3.former husband ex-husband4.man with superior strength superman5.a former priest ex-priest


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Pick out the words that contain the prefix indicated in eachgroup. Use the dictionary if in doubt.

1.under (less than) 2. over (too much)

a.underage a. overtureb.underarm b. overtimec. undergo c. overriped.undermanned d. overdrawe.underchange e. overt

3.ex (former) 4. super (superior)

a.ex-secretary a. superfineb.examine b. superfluousc. ex-governor c. supersonicd.excavate d. supervisore.ex-mayor c. superb

Are you done?

Look at the Answer Key to check the answers.

Write your score inside the box.

Lets Do This


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Affixes are used with root words. Affixes add to orchange the meaning of the root or base words. Unlike rootwords, affixes can never be used alone. Affixes are eitherprefixes or suffixes.

Prefixes always occur at the beginning of words.Suffixes, on the other hand, are always added at the end

of a word.

Add the appropriate suffix to each word to form a new one. Notethe given clue. Write your answers on a separate sheet.

1.taste (lacking flavor)

2.book (a little book)

3.explore (the action of travelling in or through an unfamiliar areain order to learn about it)

4.treat (medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury)

5.pay (able to be paid)

6.north (toward north)

7.develop (the process of being developed)

8.ally (a relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, orqualities)

9.isle (a small island)

10. persevere (steadfast in doing something despite difficulty inachieving success)

Lets Do More

Lets Remember This


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Rewrite each sentence adding the suffix let or ish to the rootword inside the parentheses.

1.The sky looks (blue) today.

2.The children presented a (play) in front of their parents.

3.The mans behavior is (child).

4.Rose looks (boy) in the new haircut.

5.Anna wears a (yellow) gown on her birthday party.6.When he smells something foul, it makes him (squirm).

7.The book had a (flag) taped on it.

8.My father loves reading a (novel).

9.My friend is now becoming (self).

10. The painting of Mr. Baluyot looks (cartoon)

Are you done?

Look at the Answer Key to check the answers.

If your score is 8-10, Congratulations! You may proceed to thenext module.

If your score is 6-7, Answer the next activity Lets EnrichOurselves.

If your score is 5 and below, review the whole module.

Lets Test Ourselves


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Use the words you formed in Lets Do More to complete eachsentence below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1.The potato chips I bought was __________.

2.I read the __________ you gave me.

3.The United States is planning for the __________ of Mars.

4.The survivors of the plane crash were given __________ for their

injuries.

5.Marios new cellphone is __________ in two months.

6.The flock of migrating birds flew __________.

7.The __________ formed by the three countries aims to fight hunger

and poverty.

8.The __________ of a housing project will benefit many poor

families.

9.There is a small tribe inhabiting the __________.

10. Luis Yangcos __________ paid off when he bought 100 bancas.

Are you done?

Look at the Answer Key again to check your answers.

Write your score in the big ribbon.

Congratulations! Job well done.

Lets EnrichOurselves


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Lets Do This

1.underage, undermanned, underchange

2.overtime, overripe, overdraw

3.ex-secretary, ex-governor, ex-mayor

4.superfine, supersonic, supervisor

Lets Do More

1.tasteless 6. northward

2.booklet 7. development

3.exploration 8. alliance

4.treatment 9. islet

5.payable 10. perseverance

Lets Test Ourselves

1.The sky looks bluish today.

2.The children presented a playlet in front of their parents.3.The mans behavior is childish.

4.Rose looks boyish in the new haircut.

5.Anna wears a yellowish gown on her birthday party.

6.When he smells something foul, it makes him squirmish.

7.The book had a flaglet taped on it.

8.My father loves reading a novelet.

9.My friend is now becoming selfish.

10. The painting of Mr. Baluyot looks cartoonish.

Answer Key


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Lets Enrich Ourselves

1.tasteless 6. northward

2.booklet 7. development

3.exploration 8. alliance4.treatment 9. islet

5.payable 10. perseverance

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