Key Vocab Terms
What is the main idea of a story?
The most important point or message in the story.
What does it mean to make an inference?
To guess what is happening based on clues from the text.
What is the basic structure of an essay?
It has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What is a noun?
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What should you do first when you receive the test?
Read the instructions carefully.
What are supporting details?
Facts or examples that help explain the main idea.
What is summarizing?
Telling the main points of a story in your own words.
Why is it important to write clearly?
Clear writing helps people understand your ideas easily.
What is a verb?
A word that shows action or a state of being.
How can you manage your time during the test?
Decide how much time to spend on each question.
What is a theme?
The lesson or message that the story teaches.
How can you identify text structure?
By looking at how the information is organized, like in steps or by time.
How can you use evidence in your writing?
By including facts or examples to support what you say.
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
What should you do if you don't know an answer?
Make your best guess and move on to the next question.
What is a character?
A person or animal in the story.
What does it mean to analyze an argument?
To look closely at reasons and evidence to see if they make sense.
What is the importance of editing and revising?
It helps you fix mistakes and make your writing better.
What is a prefix?
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
Why is it important to review your answers?
It lets you check for any mistakes before turning in the test.
What is conflict in a story?
The problem or struggle that the characters face.
Why is it important to identify the author's purpose?
It helps you understand why the author wrote the text.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that tells the main idea of your essay.
What is a suffix?
A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
What is a good strategy for multiple-choice questions?
Cross out the answers you know are wrong to help you choose.