ENGLISH 4

(Q1-Week 6)

Name of Learner: ______________________ Grade & Section: __________________ Date: _________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Different Meanings of Content Specific Words (Connotation, Denotation)

Background Information for Learners

Correct and concrete interpretation of meaning paves the way for better and clearer
communication and/ or understanding. Thus, the knowledge and understanding of the denotation
or the dictionary meaning of words or statements and their connotation or implied meaning will
enhance one’s comprehension skills.

Denotation is the specific, exact and concrete meaning of a word. This is the meaning you will find
in a dictionary.
Connotation is an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning. It
refers to the emotions associated with a word. Sometimes it has social cultural implications. It can
be positive or negative.
Dictionary is made up of entry words listed in alphabetical order. Each entry states how a word is
pronounced and what the word means.

Denotation: I saw a white dove flying in a blue sky.

The actual meaning of the word dove in the sentence is a little white bird with a round body,
small head and short legs that makes cooing sounds.

Connotation: President Duterte sided with the dove and worked to avoid war in the country.
The connotative meaning of the word dove in the sentence is a person who wants peace.

Learning Competency with Code:

Identify different meanings of content specific words (denotation and connotation) (Quarter 1,
Week 6) EN4V-IIIf-38

ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Choose the word that best fits the sentence. Encircle the correct answer.

home, house 1. A ___________ is where a family lives happily and harmoniously.

hungry, starving 2. Rey spent the whole day playing basketball with his friends. When he
arrived home he was ____________ to death.
old, antique 3. Her ____________ collection of bottles must be worth a fortune.
small, minute 4. It has been proved that particles that are so ____________ and can’t be seen
by our bare eyes can cause allergies.
thrifty, miser 5. Sheila spends wisely and saves her allowance. She is a __________ person.

ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Choose the correct word that will complete each sentence. Write your answer on the
space provided.
__________ 1. I will write the correct answer on the (black, blank, blanket).
__________ 2. The maps of the different countries are seen on a (globe, glove, glue).
__________ 3. The (class, club, clown,) in the fair makes the children laugh.
__________ 4. I can name the (planes, planets, plants) in the solar system.
__________ 5. My camera has a (flag, flash, flute).

References:
ENGLISH 4 Learners Material

Answer Key:
Activity 2

Prepared By:
MYRNA B. JOLOYA
T-III
 ENGLISH 4
(Q1-Week 7)

Name of Learner: ______________________ Grade & Section: __________________ Date: _________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Analogy

Background Information for Learners:

Analogy is a comparison of two things that may have similar or opposite characteristics or
features. It helps readers and listeners explore relationships between like and unlike things, help
explain a principle or idea, and used to create a deeper significance of the concept.
Examples: mango: tree
milk: cow

Some common literary devices which use analogies are the following:
1. Simile is a figure of speech that is used to compare two ideas or objects using “as’ or ‘like.”
Examples: as blind as a bat
as quick like a cat
2. Metaphor compares two subjects without any connecting words such as “like” or “as.”
Example: Her petal-soft smile blossomed in the morning sun. (The comparison creates an
association between the qualities of a woman and a flower without directly saying it).

Learning Competency with Code: Get the meaning of words through word association (analogy)
and classification.EN4V-IIIh-39

Exercise 1:
Direction: Choose the word that completes each sentence.

1. A lion is to animal as rose is to ________.

A. plant B. grass C. roots D. flower
2. Grass is to soil as seaweed is to _____.
A. water B. garden C. air D. pot
3. Elbow is to arm as knee is to _____.
A. walking B. finger C. leg D. nose
4. Heel is to foot as palm is to _______.
A. head B. hand C. leg D. stomach
5. A foot is to walk as hands is to ________.
A. see B. smell C. hear D. touch
6. A banana is to yellow as a grapes is to ________
A. red B. orange C. brown D. violet
7. Fire is to hot as ice is to ______.
A. cold B. dry C. warm D. lukewarm
8. A mango is to fruit as a squash is to __________
A. toy B. vegetable C. tree D. animal
9. Ring is to finger as shoes is to ________.
A. animal B. feet C. hair D. hands
10.A kitten is to cat as kid is to _______.
A. pig B. dog C. cow D. goat

References:
www.englishlinx.com Curriculum Guide English Grade IV Most Essential Learning Competencies
Matrix K TO 12 Grade IV English Teacher’s Guide English 4 Learner’s Manual pp. 191-193

Answer Key:

Prepared by:
MYRNA B. JOLOYA
T-III