Core Knowledge Flashcards
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Which sentence uses the correct form of 'lie' versus 'lay'?
Answer: She laid the book on the table yesterday.
'Lay' is the transitive verb requiring a direct object; its past tense is 'laid,' making 'she laid the book' correct.
What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the controlling idea of a paragraph, telling the reader what that paragraph will be about.
Which word is an example of a conjunction?
Answer: Although
'Although' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a dependent clause showing contrast.
In the sentence 'The committee has reached its decision,' what is the subject?
Answer: Committee
'Committee' is the subject because it is the noun performing the action of reaching a decision.
Which reading strategy involves previewing headings and visuals before reading the full text?
Answer: Surveying
Surveying, or skimming, involves scanning titles, headings, and graphics before reading to build a mental framework.
What does the prefix 'bene-' mean in words like 'beneficial' and 'benevolent'?
Answer: Good or well
The Latin prefix 'bene-' means 'good' or 'well,' as seen in words meaning favorable or kindly disposed.
Which type of context clue uses a synonym nearby to clarify an unfamiliar word?
Answer: Restatement clue
A restatement clue restates or paraphrases an unfamiliar word using a familiar synonym, often signaled by words like 'or' or 'that is.'