ELA Reading and Language Arts Flashcards
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What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence introduces the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support.
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees'?
Answer: Personification
Personification gives human qualities (whispering) to a non-human subject (wind).
What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unlikely'?
Answer: Not
The prefix 'un-' means not, so 'unlikely' means not likely.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The dogs run fast.
A plural subject (dogs) requires a plural verb (run), not a singular verb (runs).
What is the author's purpose in an informational text?
Answer: To inform the reader with facts
Informational texts aim to educate readers by presenting facts, data, and explanations.
Which word is a synonym for 'courageous'?
Answer: Brave
Courageous and brave both mean willing to face danger or difficulty without fear.