Reading
What is the setting in a story?
The time and place where the story happens
Punctuation mark that ends a question
A question mark (?)
The person talking in an audio or speech is called
Speaker
One example of ways to start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” or “Excuse me, can I ask you something?”
What is a root word?
A word that stands alone without any grammatical markers.
Read this short passage: “The sky darkened and the wind howled.”
What mood does this create?
A scary or ominous mood
What are three parts of a good paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion
What should you do if you don’t understand a word while listening?
Listen to the context or ask for clarification
What should you say when you don’t understand someone?
“Can you please repeat that?” or “I didn’t understand.”
Choose the correct form: “She ___ to school every day.” (go/goes)
Goes
What does "skim reading" mean?
Reading quickly to get the general idea
Rewrite this sentence to improve clarity: “Running fast the race was won by her.”
She won the race by running fast.
In a listening test, why is it important to listen for keywords?
Keywords help you find the answer even if you miss part of the sentence
What does pronunciation mean?
The way a word is said aloud
Reluctant: Hesitant, not wanting to do something
Use the word "reluctant" in a sentence.
Mother was reluctant to let me stay up till midnight
The following sentence is a fact or an opinion: “Reading every day is the best way to learn.”
Opinion
What are transition words? Give two examples.
Words that connect ideas. Examples: “However,” “Therefore”
If someone’s tone of voice is loud and fast, what emotion might they feel?
Angry, excited, or stressed
example of a polite request in English
“Could you help me, please?” or “Would you mind opening the window?”
This nonverbal cue shows you’re interested and engaged.
Eye Contact
What is inference in reading?
Making a logical guess based on clues and prior knowledge
Why do authors use descriptive language?
To create imagery and help readers visualize
What is selective listening?
when we listen only to respond, not to understand
Describe your favorite hobby in 3–4 sentences
Student response
What does "active listening" mean?
Paying full attention, not interrupting, and responding appropriately