Narrative Writing Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of sentence completion exercises?
To assess a person’s understanding of vocabulary and grammar in context.
Fill in the blank: The cat _____ on the mat.
sat
True or False: Sentence completion can help improve reading comprehension.
True
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘She was feeling very _____ about her exam.’ A) nervous B) nervously C) nerve D) nerves
A) nervous
Fill in the blank: The sun _____ in the west.
sets
What type of words are often used in sentence completion exercises?
Adjectives, verbs, and nouns.
True or False: Sentence completion exercises can only be used in written form.
False
Fill in the blank: He _____ to the store every Saturday.
goes
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘If it rains, we will _____ indoors.’ A) stay B) staying C) stayed D) stays
A) stay
What is a common format for sentence completion questions?
Fill-in-the-blank sentences.
Fill in the blank: The teacher asked us to _____ our homework by Friday.
submit
True or False: Sentence completion can be used to practice specific grammar points.
True
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘He is the _____ of the team.’ A) leader B) lead C) leading D) leads
A) leader
Fill in the blank: She _____ her keys on the table.
left
What skill does sentence completion primarily test?
Language proficiency.
True or False: Sentence completion exercises can only focus on vocabulary.
False
Fill in the blank: They _____ to the concert last night.
went
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘The book was _____ interesting.’ A) really B) real C) reallys D) realy
A) really
What can sentence completion help learners with?
Understanding context and improving sentence structure.
Fill in the blank: The flowers _____ beautifully in the garden.
bloom
True or False: Sentence completion is only useful for beginners.
False
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘She _____ a great job on her presentation.’ A) did B) do C) does D) doing
A) did
Fill in the blank: The children _____ in the park every Sunday.
play
What type of learning does sentence completion support?
Active learning.
True or False: Sentence completion can be used in both academic and casual settings.
True
Fill in the blank: I _____ my friend at the coffee shop yesterday.
met
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘The exam was _____ than I expected.’ A) easier B) easyer C) more easy D) easiest
A) easier
Fill in the blank: She _____ to music while studying.
listens
What is an example of a sentence completion prompt?
‘The weather today is _____.’
True or False: Sentence completion can help with test preparation.
True
Fill in the blank: We _____ a movie last night.
watched
Multiple choice: Which word best completes the sentence? ‘I would like to _____ a pizza for dinner.’ A) order B) ordering C) orders D) ordered
A) order
What does the term ‘lexicon’ refer to?
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
True or False: ‘Erudite’ means having or showing great knowledge or learning.
True
Fill in the blank: A word that has a similar meaning to another word is called a __________.
synonym
What is the antonym of ‘verbose’?
concise
Multiple Choice: Which of the following words means ‘to make something less severe’? A) Alleviate B) Exacerbate C) Complicate
A) Alleviate
Define ‘obfuscate’.
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
True or False: ‘Eloquent’ refers to the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
True
What does ‘jargon’ mean?
Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.
homophone
Multiple Choice: Which term refers to a word that is opposite in meaning? A) Synonym B) Antonym C) Homonym
B) Antonym
What is the meaning of ‘neologism’?
A newly coined word or expression.
True or False: ‘Syllogism’ is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions.
True
Define ‘plethora’.
An excessive amount or number of something.
Fill in the blank: To ‘delineate’ means to __________ something precisely.
describe
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to support or strengthen’? A) Bolster B) Diminish C) Undermine
A) Bolster
What does ‘cacophony’ refer to?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
True or False: ‘Acrimonious’ describes a situation that is characterized by bitterness or harshness.
True
What is the meaning of ‘quintessential’?
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
metaphor
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a synonym for ‘meticulous’? A) Careless B) Precise C) Hasty
B) Precise
Define ‘ubiquitous’.
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
True or False: ‘Cognizant’ means being aware or having knowledge of something.
True
What does ‘anachronism’ mean?
Something that is out of its proper time period.
Fill in the blank: The term __________ refers to an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to criticize or reprimand severely’? A) Commend B) Castigate C) Acclaim
B) Castigate
