Fluency and Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which pair of words are antonyms?
Answer: Ancient and Modern
'Ancient' means very old, and 'modern' means current or new — they are opposites, making them antonyms.
A student reads at 90 words per minute with 92 percent accuracy. What reading fluency concern might a teacher identify?
Answer: The rate is acceptable but accuracy needs improvement
90 words per minute may be appropriate depending on grade level, but 92 percent accuracy is below the 95-98 percent threshold considered fluent.
Which word has a negative connotation compared to its neutral synonym?
Answer: Stubborn vs. Determined
'Stubborn' carries a negative connotation (closed-minded), while 'determined' has a positive connotation (persistent). They have similar denotations but different emotional implications.
What does the Latin prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?
Answer: Wrongly or badly
The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly.' To misunderstand means to understand something incorrectly.
Which best describes the difference between denotation and connotation?
Answer: Denotation is the dictionary meaning; connotation is the emotional association
Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word. Connotation is the emotional or cultural associations the word carries beyond its literal meaning.
A student encounters: The scientist meticulously recorded every data point. What does 'meticulously' most likely mean?
Answer: With great care and attention to detail
A scientist carefully recording every data point is acting with great care and attention to detail — that is the meaning of 'meticulously.'