English-Language Flashcards

A student wants to write a research report on climate change. Which source is MOST reliable?

Answer: A peer-reviewed scientific journal article

Peer-reviewed journal articles are evaluated by experts in the field, making them highly credible sources for research.

What is the BEST definition of 'theme' in a literary work?

Answer: The central message or insight about human life

A theme is the central idea or universal message that a literary work communicates about life or human nature.

Which word is spelled correctly?

Answer: Occurrence

'Occurrence' is the correct spelling, with double 'c' and double 'r' followed by '-ence.'

In a poem, the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words is called:

Answer: Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely connected words.

Read: 'Although he was tired, Marcus studied for three more hours.' What is the function of 'Although he was tired'?

Answer: Dependent clause

A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction ('although') and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

When citing evidence from a text in an essay, a student should ALWAYS:

Answer: Introduce, quote or paraphrase, and then explain the evidence

Effective use of textual evidence requires introducing the source, presenting the evidence, and analyzing how it supports the claim.

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

Answer: Neither the coach nor the players were ready.

When 'neither/nor' joins subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'players' is plural, so 'were' is correct.