ESL Reading Skills Flashcards
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Read: 'The instructions were so vague that no one knew what to do.' What does 'vague' mean?
Answer: Unclear
'Vague' means not clearly expressed, which is why no one understood.
Which of the following best states the author's tone in 'Sadly, the old theater was demolished last week'?
Answer: Regretful
The word 'sadly' shows a regretful or sorrowful tone.
Read: 'Reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect the environment.' What is the main idea?
Answer: Ways to help the environment
The sentence lists actions that protect the environment.
What does the word 'reluctant' mean in 'He was reluctant to share his opinion'?
Answer: Unwilling
'Reluctant' means hesitant or unwilling to do something.
Read: 'First, gather your materials. Next, follow the steps in order.' What does this passage describe?
Answer: A process or sequence
Words like 'first' and 'next' signal a step-by-step process.
Which word means the same as 'enormous'?
Answer: Huge
'Enormous' means extremely large, so 'huge' is a synonym.
Read: 'The scientist's theory was eventually proven correct after years of testing.' What does 'eventually' suggest?
Answer: After a period of time
'Eventually' means after some time has passed.