Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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What is the meaning of the word 'drought' as commonly used in science and geography passages?
Answer: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall
A drought is an extended period of little or no rainfall that leads to water shortages and can cause crop failure.
When a question asks for the 'tone' of a passage, what does it want you to identify?
Answer: The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject
Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can be formal, informal, humorous, serious, critical, enthusiastic, and so on.
What does the prefix 'un-' mean in words like 'unhappy,' 'unclear,' and 'undo'?
Answer: Not or the opposite of
The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the reverse of,' changing the word to its opposite meaning.
Which type of context clue uses a word or phrase with the opposite meaning nearby to help define an unknown word?
Answer: Contrast clue
A contrast clue signals an opposite meaning, often using words like 'but,' 'however,' or 'unlike,' to help the reader figure out an unfamiliar word.
In a well-organized paragraph, the sentence that states the main idea is called the what?
Answer: Topic sentence
The topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and is usually found at the beginning, though it can appear elsewhere.
What does the word 'eloquent' mean?
Answer: Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
Eloquent describes someone who expresses ideas clearly, fluently, and in a persuasive or moving way.