ParaPro Quizs - Reading Set 1

Phoneme

• The smallest unit of sound in a given language

• A type of written symbol

• A grammatical structure

• A style of pronunciation

Synonyms

• Words that have the same meanings as other words

• Words that have opposite meanings

• Words that are used in the same context

• Words that are derived from the same root

Phonemic Awareness

• The ability to read fluently without errors

• When one can isolate and manipulate specific sounds inside of a word or set of words

• Understanding the meaning of words in context

• The skill of writing words correctly

Inference

• A conclusion drawn from explicit statements

• When the reader reads between the lines and looks for what is implied rather than what is explicitly stated

• A summary of the main ideas in a text

• A detailed explanation of the author's intent

Phonics

• The ability to apply letter-sound relationships and letter patterns in order to accurately pronounce written words

• The skill of reading without understanding the meaning of the text

• The process of memorizing words without using phonetic sounds

• The ability to write letters in cursive without any guidance

Prefix

• A word, letter, or number that is placed before another to adjust or qualify the root word's meaning

• A suffix that modifies the meaning of a word

• A type of punctuation used in writing

• A standalone word that has no relation to other words

Affix

• A type of punctuation mark used in writing

• An element that is added to root or stem word that can change the word's meaning or grammatical purposes

• A synonym for a word

• A grammatical error in a sentence

Regular Verbs

• Verbs that follow a standard inflection pattern

• Verbs that do not change form

• Verbs that are always in the past tense

• Verbs that are irregular in form

Supporting Details

• Additional information that helps readers better develop and understand the main idea

• A summary of the main idea

• An opinion that contradicts the main idea

• A brief introduction to the topic

Rising Action

• The climax of the story

• The resolution of the conflict

• The increase in tension and suspense within a plot

• The introduction of the main characters