Vocabulary
What does “reluctant” mean?
Unwilling or hesitant
Fix the error: “She go to school every day.”
goes
What is the main idea?
"A dog is a loyal animal that often helps humans.”
Dogs are loyal and helpful
Tone: “This is the best day ever!”
Excited
What is a complete sentence?
Has subject + verb + complete thought
The scientist was meticulous in her research.” What does meticulous mean?
Very careful and precise
Choose correct: “Everyone ___ their homework.”
Has
Main idea focuses on what?
The overall point of the passage
Tone: “The results were disappointing.”
Negative
Fix: “Because I was tired.”
A: Make it a complete sentence (add more to finish the thought)
“Because I was tired, I went to bed.”
Choose the best synonym for “ambiguous”
Unclear
Fix: "Its raining outside"
It's
If a passage lists benefits of exercise, the main idea is:
Exercise is beneficial
Tone: “Perhaps this could work.”
Uncertain
What is a run-on sentence?
Two sentences joined incorrectly
His tone was condescending.” What does this mean?
Talking down to someone
Identify the error: “The group of students are loud.”
are → is
What should NOT be included in the main idea?
Small details
Tone: “Obviously, this idea is flawed.”
Critical
Combine correctly:
“I like pizza. I eat it often.”
I like pizza, and I eat it often
“The results were negligible.” Meaning?
So small they don't matter
Fix punctuation: “I have three goals graduate get a job and travel.”
Add commas: graduate, get a job, and travel
A passage explains causes of climate change. Main idea?
Cause of climate change
Tone: “The author presents facts without opinion.”
Neutral
What is the best transition word to add:
“I studied hard. ___, I passed.”
Therefore