Theory (part 1)
What kind of contex clue explains the meaning of a word or phrase directly within the text?
Definition.
What is a definition by synonyms?
Use of words with similar meanings, or metaphors.
What does the term "relationship of ideas" refer to?
It refers to connections and associations between different concepts or ideas within a text.
What modal verb is used to give advice or a suggestion?
Should.
What kind of relationship presents a challenge and subsequently proposes a remedy for it?
Problem and solution.
Mention two parts of a definition.
-The term (definiendum).
-The part of the speech (verb, noun, adjective, etc.).
-The trails (definiens).
What is a noun?
It is a word which names people, things, places, and abstract ideas.
What kind of text presents stories to describe events, such as novels, dramas, plays, and cartoons?
Narrative text.
This kind of statement is used to give orders or ask for favors directly. They contain tone, directives, and instructional elements.
Imperatives.
What kind of relationship shows progression, detailing events, steps, or concepts chronologically?
Sequence/Order.
What part of a sentence is considered the topic or theme the author develops in a text?
Subject.
What kind of context clue has to do with examining the internal structure of words (the root, prefixes, and suffixes)?
Analysis / Structure Clue (Morphological analysis)
True or false: A text is only written information.
False. A text can be either written, a speech, or visual content.
Mention three modal verbs used to make a request.
"Can", "could", and "may."
In this type of relationship, the ideas are divided into groups based on their characteristics and features.
Classification.
Translate "however", "types", "such as", "between", "similar to" and "for" into Spanish.
"Sin embargo", "tipos", "tales como", "entre", "similar a" y "por"/"para".
It is a group of words (such as determiners, adverbs, adjectives, etc.) related to a noun and gives details about it, or it can be an isolated noun or pronoun.
Noun phrases.
This type of text gives reasons using facts (such as graphics and statistics) and has convincing language.
Expository text.
What is the difference between "mustn't" and "don't have to"?
"Mustn't" expresses prohibition, whereas "don't have to" shows a lack of necessity.
This relationship shows how an event leads to another, or how one thing influences or affects another.
Cause and effect.
Complete the following sentence: Take the Japanese certification test __________ to Japan.
a) before go
b) before goes
c) after go
d) before going
e) after going
f) after goes
d) before going
Which sentence is correct? Explain why.
a) When I, go to school I take the bus.
b) When I go to school I take the bus.
c) When I go to school, I take the bus.
d) When, I take the bus I go to school.
c) When I go to school, I take the bus.
Explanation: A comma is needed when the time complement is at the beginning of the statement.
This type of text contains verifiable information like details and explanations about facts, an initial and final statement. It does not include opinions or interpretations.
Factual text.
What is the meaning of the verb "would" in Spanish?
The ending "-ría" of the Spanish verbs. (e.g. "I would like some coffee" ==> Me gustaría algo de café).
What is the difference between comparison and contrast?
Comparison involves highlighting parallels or similarities. Contrast involves highlighting distinctions or differences.