Understanding Common Terms and Meanings

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"both"

Back

Refers to two people or things

Front

Which word is used to connect two or more choices?

Back

or

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found

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To serve as a basis for

Front

Which term is related to "wish" according to the text?

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want

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"those"

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Identifies persons or things further away rather than closer to

Front

Explain the difference in usage between "don't" and "doesn't."

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"Don't" is the contraction for "do not," while "doesn't" is the contraction for "does not." "Don't" is used with I, you, we, they; "doesn't" is used with he, she, it.

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Distinguish between the terms "made," "created," "prepared," "got," and "earned."

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"Made" and "created" refer to producing something; "prepared" means getting ready; "got" means to receive; "earned" means to receive as a result of effort.

Front

How to determine whether to use "which," "who," or "what" in a question?

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"Which" is used to ask about one of a group, "who" is used for people, "what" is used for things or information.

Front

Explain how to choose the correct word in a sentence about completing a task with an object: "use," "follow," "help," "work," "operate."

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"Use" means to do something with an object; "follow" means to go after instructions; "help" means to assist; "work" means to function; "operate" means to control or run a machine.

Front

Select the most appropriate word to describe an answer on a test from the terms "right," "correct," "good," and "true."

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"Right" and "correct" both mean the answer is accurate; "good" means the answer is of high quality but not necessarily accurate; "true" means the answer is factually accurate.