English Language Flashcards

What does 'persuade' mean?

Answer: To try to convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning

'Persuade' means to convince someone to believe something or to take a particular action through reasoning and argument.

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the boys nor the girl ___ at home.'

Answer: was

With 'neither…nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. 'Girl' is singular, so 'was' is correct.

What is a 'topic sentence'?

Answer: The sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph

A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph. It tells the reader what the paragraph will be about and is usually the first sentence.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

Answer: Comma

Commas are used to separate items in a list: 'I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.'

What does 'infer' mean?

Answer: To draw a conclusion from clues without it being directly stated

To infer means to draw a reasonable conclusion from available evidence or clues, even when the information is not directly stated in the text.

Which word is a synonym for 'brave'?

Answer: Courageous

'Courageous' is a synonym for 'brave' — both describe someone who faces danger or difficulty without showing fear.