Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Flashcards

In LOTE reading comprehension tests, what does it mean to 'infer' information from a text?

Answer: To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements

Inference involves drawing logical conclusions from implied information rather than from direct, explicit statements in the text.

What is a 'cognate' in the context of language learning?

Answer: A word that sounds or looks similar in two languages and shares meaning

Cognates are words in different languages that have a similar form and related meaning due to shared linguistic origin.

What is a 'false cognate' (false friend) in language study?

Answer: A word that looks or sounds similar in two languages but has different meanings

False cognates (false friends) are words that appear similar in two languages but have different, often misleading, meanings.

In reading comprehension, what is the 'main idea' of a passage?

Answer: The central point the author is making throughout the text

The main idea is the central argument or point that the author develops and supports throughout the entire passage.

What does 'context clues' mean when encountering an unfamiliar word in a text?

Answer: Using surrounding words and sentences to determine the word's meaning

Context clues are the surrounding words, sentences, and ideas that help readers figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

What is the purpose of a 'topic sentence' in a paragraph?

Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

A topic sentence states the main idea or focus of the paragraph and guides the reader on what to expect.