Vocabulary & Word Analysis
What does the prefix re- mean in the word redo?
It means to do again.
What is the main idea of a passage?
It’s what the text is mostly about.
What is the author’s purpose when writing to entertain?
To amuse or tell a story.
When looking at two texts on the same topic, what is one thing you should compare?
Their main ideas.
What do good test-takers always do before choosing an answer?
They go back into the text to find evidence.
In the sentence “The puppy was timid around new people,” what does timid mean using context clues?
It means shy or nervous.
What is a supporting detail?
A fact or example that explains or supports the main idea.
What does figurative language help an author do?
It helps them create imagery or show ideas in creative ways.
What is the purpose of a diagram or chart in a nonfiction text?
To give information visually to help understanding.
What should you do if two answers both seem right?
Choose the one that is best supported by the text.
What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?
It means full of.
If a text says a character “trembled as she peeked behind the curtain,” what can you infer?
She is scared or nervous.
Read this phrase: “The wind howled through the trees.” What type of figurative language is it?
Personification.
If two authors write about hurricanes, but one focuses on damage and the other on safety tips, what are you comparing?
Their different perspectives or focus.
If the question asks for the meaning of a word in paragraph 6, what should you check?
The context around the word in paragraph 6.
Which meaning of the word charge fits this sentence: “The teacher will charge the tablets overnight”?
The meaning is to supply with power.
What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?
A summary is short and includes only key ideas; a retelling includes more details.
What is a problem and solution text structure?
When the author shows a problem and explains how it is solved.
Why would you read both the text and the captions in a nonfiction article?
Captions add important information that supports the text.
If a question asks for the theme, what type of text are you dealing with?
Literary text (fiction).
The Latin root “scrib/script” means “to write.” What does description most likely mean?
A written or spoken explanation.
A passage describes how a scientist conducts experiments, records data, and explains results. What text structure is the author using?
Cause and effect or sequence, depending on the passage’s focus.
What does the phrase “He had a mountain of homework” suggest?
He has a lot of homework (a metaphor).
What is the difference between an opinion and a claim?
A claim is an argument supported by evidence; an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
What is the first step when answering a multi-part FAST question (Part A/Part B)?
Answer Part A using the text, then choose the Part B answer that proves your Part A answer.