Reading
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Miscellaneous
100

What is the setting in a story?

The time and place where the story happens

100

Punctuation mark that ends a question

A question mark (?)

100

The person talking in an audio or speech is called

Speaker

100

One example of ways to start a conversation

“Hi, how are you?” or “Excuse me, can I ask you something?”

100

What is a root word?

A word that stands alone without any grammatical markers.

200

Read this short passage: “The sky darkened and the wind howled.” 

What mood does this create?

A scary or ominous mood

200

What are three parts of a good paragraph?

Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion

200

What should you do if you don’t understand a word while listening?

Listen to the context or ask for clarification

200

What should you say when you don’t understand someone?

“Can you please repeat that?” or “I didn’t understand.”

200

Choose the correct form: “She ___ to school every day.” (go/goes)

Goes

300

What does "skim reading" mean?

Reading quickly to get the general idea

300

Rewrite this sentence to improve clarity: “Running fast the race was won by her.”

She won the race by running fast.

300

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

300

What does pronunciation mean?

The way a word is said aloud

300

Reluctant: Hesitant, not wanting to do something

Use the word "reluctant" in a sentence.

Mother was reluctant to let me stay up till midnight

400

The following sentence is a fact or an opinion: “Reading every day is the best way to learn.”

Opinion

400

What are transition words? Give two examples.

Words that connect ideas. Examples: “However,” “Therefore”

400

If someone’s tone of voice is loud and fast, what emotion might they feel?

Angry, excited, or stressed

400

example of a polite request in English

“Could you help me, please?” or “Would you mind opening the window?”

400

This nonverbal cue shows you’re interested and engaged.

Eye Contact

500

What is inference in reading?

Making a logical guess based on clues and prior knowledge

500

Why do authors use descriptive language?

To create imagery and help readers visualize

500

What is selective listening?

when we listen only to respond, not to understand

500

Describe your favorite hobby in 3–4 sentences

Student response  

500

What does "active listening" mean?

Paying full attention, not interrupting, and responding appropriately