General Knowledge
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
London
She is more smarter than her brother.
The error is "more smarter". The correct form is "smarter" because "more" and the comparative "-er" should not be used together.
a piece of cake
Something that is very easy to do
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
What is "skimming" in reading technique?
Skimming in reading techniques is the practice of quickly moving through a text to grasp the main ideas and overall structure without focusing on details. It involves reading titles, headings, introductory and concluding paragraphs, and the first sentences of each paragraph to get a broad overview.
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Neither the manager nor the employees was willing to compromise.
The error is "was". The correct form is "were" because "employees" is closer to the verb and is plural. In sentences with "neither...nor", the verb should agree with the noun closest to it.
cost an arm and a leg
Something that is very expensive
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
What is "scanning" in reading technique?
Scanning is a reading technique used to locate specific information quickly within a text. It involves moving your eyes rapidly over the page to find particular words, phrases, dates, or figures without reading everything. Scanning is useful when you know exactly what information you need and where it might be found in the text.
What is the traditional Thanksgiving meat in the United States?
Turkey
She didn't hardly speak to anyone at the party.
The error is "didn't hardly". The correct form is "hardly" because "didn't" and "hardly" together create a double negative.
hit the nail on the head
To be exactly right or accurate about something.
What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and rivers, but no water?
A map
When should you use intensive reading?
When you need to understand detailed information and comprehend the text fully.
Which American state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
The data shows that the company's profits have increased.
The error is "shows". The correct form is "show" because "data" is a plural noun.
beat around the bush
To avoid getting to the point or to delay talking about something important.
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
A candle
How does the technique of chunking help improve reading comprehension?
By breaking down text into smaller, manageable sections, making it easier to understand and retain information.
Which country has the most time zones?
Russia (with 11 time zones)
The state of Wisconsin has seventy-two counties, many named after Indian tribes.
The state of Wisconsin has seventy-two counties, many named after Indian tribes.
"Named" is the past participle form of the verb "name," which correctly modifies "counties."
pull someone's leg
To joke or tease someone.
The more you take away, the larger I become. What am I?
A hole
In what ways does the use of context clues assist with understanding unfamiliar vocabulary during reading?
Context clues provide hints within the surrounding text that help infer the meaning of unfamiliar words, aiding in overall comprehension without needing to pause and look up definitions.