Reading Flashcards
The idea that, in English, words are made up of letters that approximate the sounds heard when we speak these words is called:
-the alphabetic principle
-phonics
-pragmatics
-fast mapping
The alphabetic principal
A teacher shows her student a picture of a fictional creature called a “blurk”. She asks them what two of these creatures would be called, and they respond correctly with “blurks”. Her students have demonstrated ________.
A. the ability to deconstruct meaning using syntactic clues
B. phonemic awareness
C. the ability to use morphological rules instead of remembering a past experience
D. an understanding of how semantics affects the underlying meaning of language
C. the ability to use morphological rules instead of remembering a past experience
Most languages are similar in which respect?
A. The vocabulary of each language is based on Latin roots.
B. The basic principles of phrase structure (i.e. subject/predicate).
C. The role of volume and tempo in conveying meaning.
D. The use of similar symbols to represent phonemes.
B. The basic principles of phrase structure (i.e. subject/predicate).
Clues to a word’s connotative meanings can usually be found in all of the following except _______.
A. the presence of blends
B. its etymology
C. the context in which it is used
D. its historic usage
A. The presence of blends
A 5-year-old child becomes confused when his father rolls his eyes and says “that guy was really helpful” following an argument with an unhelpful store clerk. The child’s confusion is most likely due to:
A. limited understanding of the syntax used in his father’s sentence
B. insufficient cognitive development to understand this adult situation
C. lack of understanding of the role of pragmatics in interpreting meaning
D. having not yet encountered or learned the definition of the term “sarcasm”
C. Lack of understanding of the role of pragmatics in interpreting meaning
A child says the phrase “I hungry.” This can be considered an example of which of the following?
A. habituation
B. underextension
C. telegraphic speech
D. a dipthong
C. Telegraphic speech
Telegraphic speech” refers to a style of speaking where only the most important content words (like nouns and verbs) are used, omitting grammatical function words like articles, prepositions, and auxiliary verbs, essentially creating short, concise phrases that resemble the way telegrams used to be written, where words were charged by count and unnecessary elements were left out; this is typically observed in young children during early language development stages.
An individual who speaks a language historically related to English may have an advantage in learning English as a second language because _______.
A. the affixes of the individual’s first language will be similar to English
B. many words and roots are likely to have similar spellings and meanings
C. the individual may rely on his knowledge of etymology
D. the cultures using the two languages will be very similar
B. many words and roots are likely to have similar spellings and meanings
Which of the following is considered the best predictor of a child’s success in learning to read?
A. phonemic awareness and understanding of letters
B. oral vocabulary
C. analytical skills and overall intelligence
D. creativity
A. Phonemic awareness and understanding of letters.
Which of the following represents a case of exceptional language development?
A. An infant continuously repeats consonant-vowel strings.
B. A 4-year-old says “mouses” instead of “mice”.
C. A 3-year-old spends a great deal of time talking to himself.
D. A 6-year-old frequently communicates using holophrases.
D. A six-year-old frequently communicates using holophrases.
A holophrase is a single word that functions as a phrase or sentence to express a complex idea. The term is often used in the study of language acquisition to describe how children use holophrases when they are learning to speak. Ex. “Up” or “go”
Which of the following sentences contains two independent clauses?
A. He’s the man who sells cotton candy.
B. I rushed to the store, but arrived too late.
C. Brian and Mike both received new bikes for Christmas.
D. The building was tall; its height was over five hundred feet.
D. The building was tall; it’s height was over 500 feet.
In which of the following sentences is the underlined word used correctly?
A. The men were accused of trying to insight a riot.
B. Hearing about Dave’s childhood gave me some incite into his personality.
C. The new law produced a positive affect by reducing air pollution.
D. The lobbyists were able to effect radical changes in the economic policy.
D. The lobbyists were able to effect radical changes in the economic policy.
Which of the following is not considered a prewriting strategy?
A. outlining
B. webbing
C. copy editing
D. note taking
C. Copy editing
Read the passage below and use it to answer the question that follows.
1With its warm weather, sunshine, and dozens of tourist attractions, California draws thousands of visitors from all over the world. 2While cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco often take center stage, many of the state’s smaller towns also present wonderful opportunities for adventure, fun, and relaxation. 3One great small-town tourist stop is Oak Glen, nestled at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains. 4Rooted in a tradition of apple growing, Oak Glen offers visitors a chance to pick their own fruit or buy pies, cobblers and candied apples at numerous stores throughout this charming hillside community. 5Music, hayrides, and even a petting zoo, make this a great destination for clean air and family fun.
Which of the following would best be described as the topic sentence of the passage above?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
Read the passage below and use it to answer the question that follows.
1Thanks to the internet, I was able to find a car with great speed. 2Reading about the options available and to take virtual test drives were two of my favorite features. 3Online shopping is definitely your best option if you’re in the market for a new car.
Which of the below changes would most improve the clarity of sentence one?
A. “Thanks to the internet, I was able to quickly find a car.”
B. “I was able to find a car with great speed, thanks to the internet.”
C. “Using the internet, I found a car with speed.
D. No change.
A. “ thanks to the Internet, I was able to quickly find a car.”
Anaphora, the repetition of a certain phrase in rhetorical speech, is most effective for:
A. creating a feeling of building excitement or importance.
B. creating a mood of objective, academic analysis.
C. simplifying and streamlining the material presented.
D. highlighting the underlying logic of an argument.
A. Creating a feeling of building, excitement or importance.
