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Flashcard 1: What does the prefix “re-” mean in a word such as “rebuild”?
Answer: Again. This prefix indicates repetition or doing something over.
Flashcard 2: What does the suffix “-ful” mean in a word such as “helpful”?
Answer: Full of. This suffix indicates having a lot of the quality described.
Flashcard 3: What does the suffix “-less” mean in a word such as “harmless”?
Answer: Without. This suffix indicates lacking or absence of something.
Flashcard 4: Choose the meaning of “observe” in science text: “Observe the plant for changes.”
Answer: Watch carefully. In science, 'observe' means systematic watching for data.
Flashcard 5: Choose the meaning of “conclude” in a report: “We conclude that plants need light.”
Answer: Decide based on evidence. Academic writing uses 'conclude' for evidence-based judgments.
Flashcard 6: Choose the meaning of “habitat” in a text: “A frog’s habitat is a wet pond area.”
Answer: The natural home of an animal or plant. Context clue 'wet pond area' defines this ecology term.
Flashcard 7: What does the prefix “un-” mean in a word such as “unknown”?
Answer: Not. This prefix negates or reverses the base word's meaning.
Flashcard 8: What text feature lists important words and tells the page where each appears?
Answer: Index. An alphabetical guide showing where to find topics in the text.
Flashcard 9: What text feature in an informational book usually defines subject words at the end?
Answer: Glossary. A specialized dictionary section for subject-specific terms.
Flashcard 10: What should you do if context clues are not enough to determine a word’s meaning?
Answer: Use a glossary or dictionary entry for that word. Reference tools provide precise definitions when context isn't clear.
Flashcard 11: What should you do first to determine the meaning of an unknown word in a text?
Answer: Reread the sentence and nearby sentences for context clues. Context clues in surrounding text often reveal word meanings.
Flashcard 12: Which context clue type explains a word by telling what happened because of it?
Answer: Cause-and-effect clue. Shows meaning through results or consequences.
Flashcard 13: Which context clue type shows a word’s meaning by telling what it is not?
Answer: Contrast clue. Uses opposites or differences to reveal meaning.
Flashcard 14: Which context clue type uses “like” or “such as” to help explain a word?
Answer: Example clue. These phrases introduce specific instances that clarify meaning.
Flashcard 15: Choose the meaning of “evaporate” in a text: “Water can evaporate and become vapor.”
Answer: Change from liquid to gas. The phrase 'become vapor' explains this water cycle term.
Flashcard 16: Which context clue type uses a word like “or” to rename a word?
Answer: Definition (restatement) clue. The word 'or' introduces an equivalent meaning.
Flashcard 17: What is the meaning of the general academic word "infer" in an informational text?
Answer: To figure out using clues and what you already know. Reading between the lines to understand unstated meanings.
Flashcard 18: What is the meaning of the general academic word "compare" in an informational text?
Answer: To tell how two things are alike. Finding similarities helps understand relationships between things.
Flashcard 19: What is the meaning of the general academic word "specific" in an informational text?
Answer: Exact and detailed; not general. Precise details are clearer than vague statements.
Flashcard 20: What is the meaning of the general academic word "analyze" in an informational text?
Answer: To examine closely and think about parts to understand meaning. Breaking down complex information into smaller parts helps understanding.
Flashcard 21: What is the meaning of the general academic word "contrast" in an informational text?
Answer: To tell how two things are different. Finding differences helps distinguish between similar things.
Flashcard 22: Which context clue type uses similar meaning words to help define an unfamiliar word?
Answer: Synonym (restatement) context clue. Words with same meaning clarify unfamiliar terms.
Flashcard 23: What is the meaning of the general academic word "process" in an informational text?
Answer: A series of steps that happen in order. Understanding sequences helps explain how things work.
Flashcard 24: Choose the meaning of "predator" in: "A predator hunts other animals for food."
Answer: An animal that hunts other animals for food. The sentence directly defines the word.
Flashcard 25: What is a domain-specific word in an informational text about a topic such as science or history?
Answer: A word mainly used in one subject area (topic vocabulary). Special vocabulary used by experts in that field.
Flashcard 26: Which context clue type uses a short meaning right after a word, often in commas or parentheses?
Answer: Definition (or explanation) context clue. The text directly tells you what the word means.
Flashcard 27: Which context clue type gives examples after a word, often signaled by "such as" or "for example"?
Answer: Example context clue. Specific instances help clarify the word's meaning.
Flashcard 28: Identify the meaning of "habitat" in: "A habitat is the place an animal lives and finds food."
Answer: The place an animal lives. Definition follows immediately after the word.
Flashcard 29: What is the meaning of the general academic word "evidence" in an informational text?
Answer: Facts or details that support an idea or answer. Proof or information that backs up claims or conclusions.
Flashcard 30: What is the meaning of the general academic word "conclude" in an informational text?
Answer: To decide based on evidence; to reach an ending idea. Drawing final thoughts after examining all the information.