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What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What does vocabulary refer to in the context of analyzing a text?
What does vocabulary refer to in the context of analyzing a text?
How can one enrich their vocabulary?
How can one enrich their vocabulary?
What is the purpose of cohesive devices in a text?
What is the purpose of cohesive devices in a text?
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What is the significance of the topic sentence in understanding a text?
What is the significance of the topic sentence in understanding a text?
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What does a rich vocabulary facilitate in understanding a text?
What does a rich vocabulary facilitate in understanding a text?
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What should one do when encountering unknown words while reading?
What should one do when encountering unknown words while reading?
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What is the purpose of close reading and extensive reading in vocabulary enrichment?
What is the purpose of close reading and extensive reading in vocabulary enrichment?
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What is the role of the topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the role of the topic sentence in a paragraph?
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What is the benefit of applying comprehension strategies to a passage?
What is the benefit of applying comprehension strategies to a passage?
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Study Notes
Text Structure and Analysis
- A topic sentence is a statement that summarizes the main idea in a paragraph, also known as the key sentence or controlling idea.
- It is usually the opening sentence in the main body paragraphs of essays and provides a reader with key information.
Vocabulary and Comprehension
- Vocabulary refers to the stock of words used in a text, including lexical items such as key nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
- A person's vocabulary is the collection of words they know and use, and a rich vocabulary can facilitate analysis and understanding of a text.
- Ways to enrich vocabulary include close reading, extensive reading, and constant communication in English.
Building Vocabulary
- To build vocabulary, one should look up unfamiliar words while reading or listening and try to understand their meanings.
- It is also important to find examples of how words are used and construct sentences with them.
Cohesive Devices
- Cohesive devices are words and phrases that signal the relationships between clauses, sentences, and paragraphs in an essay.
Reading Strategies
- Skimming is a rapid reading technique used to get a general idea of what a text is about, involving glancing through the introduction, topic sentences, and conclusion.
- Close reading involves taking note of and highlighting salient ideas in each paragraph, especially those relevant to comprehension questions.
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Description
This quiz assesses understanding of topic sentences in text structure, their role in main body paragraphs, and their relevance in comprehending texts. It reviews the concept of topic sentences as discussed in Book 7.
