English Language Flashcards

What is a simile?

Answer: Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

A simile compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She ran as fast as the wind.' or 'He is like a lion.'

Which sentence uses 'there', 'their', or 'they're' correctly?

Answer: The students forgot their homework.

'Their' shows possession — 'their homework' belongs to them. 'There' is a place. 'They're' = they are.

What does 'context' mean when reading a passage?

Answer: The surrounding information that helps you understand the meaning of a word or idea

Context refers to the words, sentences, and information surrounding a specific word or idea. Using context clues helps readers understand unfamiliar vocabulary.

Which word best fills the blank? 'The weather was so ___ that we stayed indoors all day.'

Answer: terrible

The result (staying indoors) suggests the weather was bad. 'Terrible' is the only option that explains why they stayed indoors.

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

Answer: To group related ideas together around one main topic

A paragraph groups related sentences around one central idea. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

Answer: I live in Singapore.

The first-person pronoun 'I' is always capitalised. Names of places (Singapore) are proper nouns and must begin with a capital letter.