Types of texts
What kind of text presents stories to describe events, such as novels, dramas, plays, and cartoons?
Narrative text.
It is information within a text which helps the reader decipher the meaning of unknown words. It is an efficient method when a dictionary is not available.
Context clues.
What modal verb is used to give advice or a suggestion?
Should.
What is a definition by synonyms?
Use of words with similar meanings, or metaphors.
What kind of relationship presents a challenge and subsequently proposes a remedy for it?
Problem and solution.
What is the main idea?
It is the most important idea of a paragraph, and it is what the author wants to develop about the topic of the text.
Mention two parts of a definition.
-The term (definiendum).
-The part of the speech (verb, noun, adjective, etc.).
-The trails (definiens).
Mention three modal verbs used to ask for a request.
"Can", "could", and "may".
Translate "however", "types", "such as", "between", and "for" into Spanish.
"Sin embargo", "tipos", "tales como", "entre", "por"/"para".
What kind of relationship shows progression, detailing events, steps, or concepts chronologically?
Sequence/Order.
This type of text gives reasons using facts (such as graphics, and statistics) to convince others.
Expository text.
What is a noun?
It is a word which names people, things, places, and abstract ideas.
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 context clue has to do with examining the root of a word, prefixes, and suffixes?
Analysis / Structure Clue (Morphological analysis)
In this type of relationship, the ideas are divided into groups based on their characteristics and features.
Classification.
True or false: A text is only written information.
False. A text can be either written, a speech, or visual content.
What part of a sentence is considered the topic or theme the author develops in a text?
Subject.
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.
It is a group of words related to a noun and gives details about it, or it can be an isolated noun or pronoun.
Noun phrases.
This relationship shows how an event leads to another, or how one thing influences or affects another.
Cause and effect.
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.
If there is a verb just after "when", "while", "before", or "after", it must be conjugated in...
"-ing" form (e.g. when visiting, after going, before finishing, while eating)
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).
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.
What is the difference between comparison and contrast?
Comparison involves highlighting parallels or similarities. Contrast involves highlighting distinctions or differences.