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N a t i o n a l C a pi t a l Re g i o n
Sc h o o l s D i v i s i o n O f f i c e o f La s Pi ñ a s C i t y

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MODULE IN DEVELOPMENTAL READING

First Quarter
Week 1

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

 Determine meanings of words through structural analysis

OBJECTIVES
1. Classify words according to the components of structural analysis
2. Use structural analysis to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
3. Form new words using structural analysis
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Structural analysis can most easily be defined as the use of word parts to help determine the
meaning and pronunciation of words. It is a powerful vocabulary tool since knowledge of a few
word parts can give you clues to the meanings of a large number of words. Although the
meaning suggested by the word parts may not be exact, this process can often help you
understand the word well enough that you can continue reading without significant interruption.

When using structural analysis, the reader breaks words down into their basic parts:
a. Prefixes – word parts located at the beginning of a word to change meaning
b. Roots – the basic meaningful part of a word
c. Suffixes – word parts attached to the end of a word; suffixes often alter the part of
speech of the word

The components of structural analysis are:

1. Compound words - are usually defined as words made up of two or more other words
2. Affixes - are one or more letters attached to the beginning or ending of a base word
3. Contractions - are shortened by replacing a letter or letters with an apostrophe

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Task 1. Identify each word below according to its word component.

A. Compound word B. Contraction C. Affix

1. magical
2. you’ve
3. mug shot
4. vaccination
5. they’ll

Task 2. Fill in the chart with the appropriate words from the word bank.

nonsense catfish he’d jumping inactive

dismount I’ve redo stamps distrust
goodness unlike smelled hamburger you’re
reachable anything chocolate chip it’s invention
 Components
Suffixes (including
inflectional endings)

Prefixes

Compound words

Contractions

Task 3. See how many words you can form from each root, as in the example. Use the suffix
spelling rules to make sure you have spelled each word correctly.

Example: act: action, actor, react, active, actively

1. simple ___________________________________
2. electric ___________________________________
3. complete ___________________________________
4. attend ___________________________________
5. confident ___________________________________

Task 4. Study the given prefixes, bases, and/or suffixes below. Then, write the newly formed
words and give their meanings in the appropriate columns.

Prefix Base word Suffix New Word Meaning

un- safe 1.
in- habit 2.
beauty -ful 3.
anti- virus 4.
mature -ity 5.

Task 5. Read each sentence below and ask yourself if each underlined word is formed with a
prefix or a suffix. Explain briefly.

1. In Greek and Roman literature, they believe in the existence of beautiful nymphs who
are the counterparts of our diwatas.
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2. The beauty of Maring was known far and wide. Innumerable suitors came to woo her.
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3. The three persistent suitors, three wealthy kings, fitted out to win a ship race.
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4. Duque did not participate in the contest. He was not rich enough to equip a vessel.
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5. Maring was very unhappy. She prayed to the gods for help.
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