Name the Referent
Ella told Mark she wanted to move abroad, but he didn’t respond. Later, she regretted bringing it up at all.
What does "it" refer to?
the topic of moving abroad
She works full-time in a restaurant. Additionally, she studies business at night.
'additionally' = an additional note in the text (similar to "also"...)
Word: prepayment
What is the prefix? What does the prefix mean? What is the suffix? What does the suffix do to the word?THEN Use the word in a sentence!
pre- is the prefix, means "before"
-ment (suffix) makes a noun from a verb
The detective _______ searched for the clues to unlock the mystery, refusing to give up even after months of dead ends.
relentlessly
What is the vocabulary word? The police grew _____________ when the man refused to answer simple questions about his identity.
suspicious
The hikers were exhausted, but they refused to stop before reaching the summit. That impressed their experienced guide.
What does "that" mean?
the hikers’ refusal to stop (their determination to to keep going despite exhaustion)
Many people enjoy watching reality TV. However, others think it is a waste of time.
'however' notes contrast in the text
word: unhappiness
What is the prefix? What does the prefix mean? What is the suffix? What does the suffix do to the word? THEN Use the word in a sentence!
un = not
-ness = takes the adjective 'happy' and turns it into a noun
A sore throat is often the first _______ of a cold or the flu.
symptom
word: nonverbal
What is the prefix? What does the prefix mean?
What is the suffix? What does the suffix do to the word?
Example sentence?
non = not
-al = turns word into an adjective that means "related to"
Babies use nonverbal communication before they learn to speak.
The city invested millions in public transportation upgrades. Few citizens realized how much it would reduce traffic congestion.
What does "it" refer to?
the investment in public transportation upgrades
The movie Inside Out explores emotions. Similarly, the book Wonder teaches empathy and kindness.
"similarly" notes a comparison that is SIMILAR/alike in the text
word: reusable
What is the prefix? What does the prefix mean? What is the suffix? What does the suffix do to the word? THEN Use the word in a sentence!
re = again
able = forms an adjective that means "able to be"
________, I don’t think this plan will work unless we make some big changes.
The engineers discovered a flaw in the bridge’s design.
Fixing it required closing the main highway for two weeks.
What does 'it' refer to?
the flaw in the bridge's design
When the research results were published, critics questioned their accuracy. That angered the lead scientist, who had spent years collecting the data.
What does "that" refer to?
the critics’ questioning of the research results
I arrived late to the interview because the bus broke down.
'because' notes cause/effect in the reading
word: disrespectful
What is the prefix? What does the prefix mean? What is the suffix? What does the suffix do to the word? THEN Use the word in a sentence!
dis = not
-ful = full of
The movie’s bad guy was charming but deeply __________, always using others for his own gain.
manipulative
The first proposal was too expensive; the second was unrealistic. Neither of them satisfied the committee.
What does "them" refer to?
The 2 proposals
The company promised to improve working conditions, but nothing changed. This led several employees to quit in protest.
What does "this" refer to?
the company’s failure to improve working conditions (=nothing changed)
First, read the passage carefully. Then, underline the key ideas.
"first" and "then" note time & sequence in a text
word: overreaction
What is the prefix? What does the prefix mean? What is the suffix? What does the suffix do to the word? THEN Use the word in a sentence!
over = too much
-tion = turns a verb into a noun
After realizing she had hurt her friend’s feelings, she felt deep __________ and apologized.
remorse
After years of tension, the two countries finally signed a peace agreement. Everyone hoped that would mark the beginning of real reconciliation.
What does "that" refer to?
the signing of the peace agreement