ESL Reading Skills Flashcards
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Read: 'Despite the heavy rain, the players continued the match.' What does the passage imply about the players?
Answer: They were determined to keep playing
The word 'despite' signals they kept playing in spite of the rain, showing determination.
In the sentence 'The ancient manuscript was fragile and crumbled at the slightest touch,' what does 'fragile' most nearly mean?
Answer: Easily broken
'Fragile' means delicate and easily broken, supported by 'crumbled at the slightest touch.'
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To state the main idea
A topic sentence introduces and states the main idea of a paragraph.
Read: 'Maria studied all night, so she felt confident during the exam.' What is the relationship between the two parts?
Answer: Cause and effect
'So' signals that studying caused her to feel confident, a cause-and-effect relationship.
Which word is a synonym for 'rapid'?
Answer: Quick
'Rapid' means fast, so 'quick' is its synonym.
Read: 'The novel received glowing reviews from critics worldwide.' What does 'glowing' mean here?
Answer: Very positive
In this context 'glowing' means highly favorable or very positive.
What does the prefix 'un-' usually mean in words like 'unhappy' and 'unfair'?
Answer: Not
The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' reversing the meaning of the root word.