Before you start, answer the questions below to determine how much you
have already known about the lesson to be discussed.
Directions: Give the original word of the given clipped word in each item. Write the
letter which corresponds to your answer in your notebook.
1. coke - carbonated drink flavored with extract from Kola nuts
a. coca-cola b. cocoa c. cocaine d. coconut
2. co-ed - school attended by members of both sexes
a. co-edam b. co-edit c. co-editor d. co-educational
3. grannie, granny - the mother of your father or mother
a. grandmaster b. grandfather c. grandmother d. granary
4. vet - a doctor who takes care of animals
a. vegetarian b. Vietnamese c. veteran d. veterinarian
5. gent - a man of refinement
a. gentile b. gentleman c. gentle d. general
Well, how was it? Do you think you fared well? Check your answers from the
Answer Key on Page 9 to find out.
If your answers were all correct, you did very well! This shows that you already
know a lot about the topic. You may still study the module to review what you already
know. Who knows, you might learn a few things that are newer as well.
If you got a low score, don’t feel bad. This means that this module is for you.
It will help you understand important concepts that you can apply in your daily life.
If you study this module carefully, you will learn the answers to all items in the test
and a lot more! Are you ready?
You may now begin the lesson.