Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards

In reading comprehension, 'skimming' a passage means what?

Answer: Reading quickly to get a general idea of the content

Skimming involves moving your eyes quickly over the text to get a general sense of what the passage is about without reading every word.

What is the meaning of the word 'abundant'?

Answer: Present in large quantities; more than enough

Abundant means existing in very large quantities, plentiful, or more than sufficient.

A passage that presents two sides of an issue and argues for one position is best described as what type of writing?

Answer: Persuasive writing

Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint by presenting arguments and evidence in favor of one side.

What does the suffix '-tion' or '-sion' usually indicate about a word?

Answer: That the word is a noun referring to an action or state

The suffixes '-tion' and '-sion' are used to form nouns that refer to an action, process, or state, such as 'education,' 'creation,' or 'revision.'

When a comprehension question asks you to 'summarize' a passage, you should do what?

Answer: Briefly restate the main points in your own words

Summarizing means condensing the passage to its key points in your own words, without including unnecessary details.

Which word is a homophone of 'their'?

Answer: There

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings; 'there' and 'their' sound identical but have different uses.