High Frequency Words Flashcards

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What are high-frequency words?

A

Words that commonly appear in written and spoken language

Examples include ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’, ‘fairly’, ‘quite’, and ‘very’.

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Fill in the blank: ______ are words that commonly appear in written and spoken language.

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[High-frequency words]

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Name three examples of high-frequency words.

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  • and
  • but
  • or
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True or False: ‘Fairly’ is considered a high-frequency word.

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True

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What is the purpose of high-frequency words in language?

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They help in understanding and fluency in reading and writing

High-frequency words are essential for building vocabulary and comprehension.

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Fill in the blank: The word ‘_____’ is often used to indicate contrast.

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[but]

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List two synonyms for ‘very’.

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  • extremely
  • highly
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