ESL Reading Skills Flashcards
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Read: 'The committee postponed the meeting until further notice.' What does 'postponed' mean?
Answer: Delayed to a later time
'Postponed' means to delay an event to a later time.
Which sentence uses a transition word that signals an addition of information?
Answer: Furthermore, costs increased.
'Furthermore' adds more information to a previous point.
Read: 'The detective examined every clue meticulously.' What does 'meticulously' mean?
Answer: Very carefully
'Meticulously' means with great attention to detail and care.
What can you infer from: 'He grabbed his umbrella before leaving the house'?
Answer: He expected rain
Taking an umbrella suggests he anticipated rain.
Which word is an antonym for 'generous'?
Answer: Stingy
'Stingy' means unwilling to give, the opposite of 'generous.'
Read: 'Although she was exhausted, she finished the marathon.' What does this sentence show about her?
Answer: She showed perseverance
Finishing despite exhaustion shows perseverance.
What is the meaning of the word 'abundant' in 'The garden had an abundant supply of vegetables'?
Answer: Plentiful
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, or plentiful.