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How can understanding prefixes help in vocabulary development?

• They provide clues to the meanings of new words.

• They make words longer and more complex.

• They are only useful in spelling tests.

• They have no impact on vocabulary development.

What are the 5 W's in summarizing a text?

• Who, What, When, Where, Why

• How, When, Where, Who, What

• What, Why, Where, How, Who

• When, Where, Why, How, What

What tools can you use to determine the meaning of a word in a passage?

• A thesaurus and examples

• A dictionary and context clues.

• An encyclopedia and footnotes

• A grammar book and a style guide.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that captures the main ideas of a text.

• An opinion about the text's content.

• A list of all the characters in the text.

What must be included in a summary of a selection?

• The 5 W's and How.

• Only the main idea.

• Personal opinions and interpretations.

• A detailed analysis of the text.

What does it mean to infer?

• To make a guess without evidence.

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• To state a fact without interpretation.

• To ask a question about something unknown.

What is the significance of summarizing a text?

• It helps to distill the main ideas and retain essential information.

• It makes the text longer and more complex.

• It allows for a detailed analysis of every sentence.

• It provides a summary without any main ideas.

Why is it important to understand the meaning of words in a passage?

• To comprehend the overall message and details of the text.

• To memorize the text for exams.

• To improve writing skills.

• To analyze the author's background.

How can you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase?

• By looking at its context clues.

• By asking a friend for help.

• By ignoring it and moving on.

• By guessing based on the first letter.

What is a dictionary used for?

• To find definitions of words.

• To translate languages.

• To provide synonyms and antonyms.

• To list grammar rules.