Reading Skills and Language Flashcards

1

Which is an example of a metaphor?

Time is money.
She is tall.
The sun shines.
He runs fast.

2

True or false: All texts have a theme.

False
True

3

True or false: Grammar rules are optional.

False
True

4

True or false: All essays have an introduction.

True
False

5

What is the role of a conclusion?

To extend the text
To confuse the reader
To summarize main points
To introduce new ideas

6

What does 'context' mean in reading?

Author's background
Plot twist
Main character
Surrounding text

7

What is an antonym for 'difficult'?

Hard
Complicated
Challenging
Simple

8

Which is a characteristic of a narrative?

Statistical data
Persuasive argument
Expository
Plot and characters

9

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To present the main argument
To summarize the text
To entertain the reader
To confuse the reader

10

True or false: Reading improves vocabulary.

True
False

11

True or false: A summary includes all details.

True
False

12

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

Angry
Sad
Joyful
Bored

13

Which is a type of figurative language?

Simile
Literal
Factual
Direct

14

Which punctuation shows possession?

Apostrophe
Question mark
Period
Comma

15

True or false: All paragraphs have a topic sentence.

True
False

16

Which is a main idea?

Minor points
Supporting details
Overall message
Author's opinion

17

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

I like apples or bananas.
I like apples, and I like oranges.
I like apples but not bananas.
I like apples.

18

What does 'inference' mean in reading?

Guessing the plot
Drawing conclusions
Reading between lines
Summarizing text

Reading Skills and Language

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Reading Skills and Language

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