Question 1

Reading Comprehension

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The ability to understand and interpret written text.

Question 2

Main Idea

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The most important point or central theme of a passage or text.

Question 3

Inference

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A conclusion or deduction based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit information.

Question 4

Author's Purpose

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The reason why the author wrote a particular passage or text.

Question 5

Text Structure

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The way in which a passage or text is organized and structured.

Question 6

Supporting Details

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Specific pieces of information or evidence that help to prove or explain the main idea.

Question 7

Context Clues

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Hints or information within a passage or text that help to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

Question 8

Synonyms

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Words that have similar meanings.

Question 9

Antonyms

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Words that have opposite meanings.

Question 10

Tone

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The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter of a passage or text.

Question 11

Passage Analysis

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The process of examining and analyzing a passage or text to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning.

Question 12

In-text Citations

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References to specific sources or evidence within a written passage or text.

Question 13

Central Argument

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The main point or thesis statement of a persuasive or argumentative passage or text.

Question 14

Counterargument

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An opposing viewpoint or argument to the central argument of a passage or text.

Question 15

Bias

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Prejudice or favoritism that influences a person's judgment or decision-making.

Question 16

Fact vs. Opinion

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Distinguishing between statements that can be proven true or false and those based on personal beliefs or preferences.

Question 17

Primary Source

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A firsthand or original account of an event, topic, or period of history.

Question 18

Secondary Source

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An interpretation or analysis of a primary source created by someone who did not directly witness or experience the events being described.

Question 19

Cause and Effect

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The relationship between events or actions and their outcomes or consequences.

Question 20

Compare and Contrast

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Identifying similarities and differences between two or more ideas, concepts, or texts.

Question 21

Point of View

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The perspective from which a passage or text is written, influenced by the author's background, experiences, and beliefs.

Question 22

Argumentative Writing

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Writing that presents a clear position or claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

Question 23

Expository Writing

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Writing that explains or informs, often using facts, examples, and logical reasoning.

Question 24

Narrative Writing

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Writing that tells a story or recounts a series of events.

Question 25

Thesis Statement

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A concise statement that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay or written piece.

Question 26

Topic Sentence

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph or section within a larger text.

Question 27

Transitions

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Words or phrases that help to create a smooth flow and connection between sentences and paragraphs.

Question 28

Grammar

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The rules and structure of a language, including parts of speech, sentence construction, and punctuation.

Question 29

Subject-Verb Agreement

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Ensuring that the subject and verb in a sentence agree in number (singular or plural).

Question 30

Pronouns

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Words used in place of nouns, such as he, she, it, they, etc.

Question 31

Verb Tenses

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The different forms of verbs that indicate when an action takes place (past, present, future).

Question 32

Parallel Structure

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Using the same grammatical structure for similar elements in a sentence or series of sentences.

Question 33

Run-on Sentences

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Sentences that lack proper punctuation or conjunctions, resulting in two or more independent clauses joined together incorrectly.

Question 34

Fragments

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Incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or complete thought.

Question 35

Commas

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Punctuation marks used to separate or indicate pauses in a sentence.

Question 36

Semicolons

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Punctuation marks used to join two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.

Question 37

Colon

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A punctuation mark used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

Question 38

Apostrophe

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A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or contraction.

Question 39

Quotation Marks

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Punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or to enclose a quotation.

Question 40

Homophones

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (e.g., their/there/they're).

Question 41

Capitalization

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The use of capital letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain titles.

Question 42

Idioms

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Expressions or phrases that have a figurative meaning different from their literal interpretation (e.g., "kick the bucket").

Question 43

Prefixes

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Word parts added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning (e.g., pre-, un-, dis-).

Question 44

Suffixes

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Word parts added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or function (e.g., -ly, -less, -tion).

Question 45

Denotation

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The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

Question 46

Connotation

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The emotional or cultural associations and meanings associated with a word.

Question 47

Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to create a deeper understanding or evoke emotions.

Question 48

Alliteration

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The repetition of initial sounds in a series of words or phrases (e.g., Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers).

Question 49

Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally (e.g., I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!).

Question 50

Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas, concepts, or qualities.

Question 51

Rhetorical Devices

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Techniques used to enhance persuasive or impactful writing, such as repetition, rhetorical questions, and parallelism.

Question 52

Research Skills

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The ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources to support writing and critical thinking.

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Flashcards: Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills