Synonym
Practice
Practice
Define debt
something owed to another, bill
Since Francine usually enjoys activities that involve running short distances, she _______ soccer because of the constant and tiresome running across the field.
a. appreciates
b. acknolwedges
c. dislikes
d. enjoys
D. dislikes
auto
self
ex. autograph
What is the first thing you should do with the answer choices?
Cover up your answer choices
For a main idea question, what is a criteria to use to eliminate answers?
if the answer choice is too specific, it doesn't answer the entire main idea
Define debate
to discuss (something) with people whose opinions are different from your own, argue
The ______ environment for the diligent student to study is one that is quiet and has minimal distractions.
a. worst
b. avoided
c. practical
d. ideal
d. ideal
ben
good
ex. benign
Sentence with 2 blanks: what should you do with the answer choices?
Solve first blank and eliminate answer choices, Then solve second blank and eliminate
For a main idea question, what is one way the question be phrased?
- The best title for this passage is...
- The author's purpose is...
- The main idea of this passage is...
- The primary focus of the passage is to...
Define deceive
to be dishonest and misleading, fool
Because the server provided _______ service for the important group of people, he received a generous tip.
a. colorful
b. impeccable
c. unsavory
d. strange
b. impeccable
chron
time
ex. chronology
If I can't come up with a synonym or word to fill in any blank, what can I use to help me in the synonyms or sentence completion sections? (MUST MENTION AT LEAST TWO OPTIONS, AND GUESSING IS NOT ONE YET)
Word Charge (+ or -), Context, or Word Parts (Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots)
For a "word in context question", how can you eliminate answers?
Ask yourself if the word in question is positive or negative, if it is eliminate answer choices in opposition to the word
Define Cuninng
cleverness or skill especially at tricking people in order to get something, crafty
Hannah forgot to _______ her lunch and take it to school with her therefore her unrefrigerated sandwich ______.
a. consume; soggy
b. create; detectable
c. locate; delicious
d. pack; perished
d. packed; perished
cis/cise
cut/shorten
ex. scissors, concise
In what section of the lower ISEE would you see a "main idea" question?
Reading Comprehension
How can an "inference" question be phrased?
- The author most likely feels...
- The details in the passage suggest...
- The passage implies that...
- It may be true that...
Define Contradiction
something (as a statement) that is the opposite of or is much different from something else, paradox
When Lauren learned that the forecast predicted _____ weather and snow storms, she decided that packing gloves, a hat, and scarf was ______
a. frigid; prudent
b. chilly; needed
c. blistery; unnecessary
d. icy, ridiculous
a. frigid; prudent
de/dis
away from/not
ex. deficient, dissent
What is a strategy to use when there's a "main idea" question in a reading passage?
Look at the first and last sentence of the passage as it introduces and summarizes the argument.
For a "fact" question, how can the question be phrased?
- The author states that...
- The passage states that...
- Evidence from the passage proves that...