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Which of the following is the best definition of specialized vocabulary?
Which of the following is the best definition of specialized vocabulary?
- Words or expressions used by a particular profession or group of people that are difficult to understand (correct)
- Words or expressions used by a particular profession or group of people that have multiple meanings
- Words or expressions used by a particular profession or group of people that are commonly used in everyday language
- Words or expressions used by a particular profession or group of people that are easy to understand
Which of the following is NOT a way to understand technical terms?
Which of the following is NOT a way to understand technical terms?
- Looking up the meaning in a dictionary
- Asking a friend for the definition (correct)
- Using context clues to figure out the meaning
- Referring to the glossary of a textbook
What is reading?
What is reading?
- A cognitive process that involves constructing meanings of words (correct)
- A thinking process that does not require prior knowledge
- A passive process of decoding symbols
- A process that negotiates the mean
What does the reading process involve?
What does the reading process involve?
What is the role of prior knowledge in reading?
What is the role of prior knowledge in reading?
Which of the following is NOT a way to understand technical terms?
Which of the following is NOT a way to understand technical terms?
What is the purpose of a glossary in a textbook?
What is the purpose of a glossary in a textbook?
What is the role of prior knowledge in reading?
What is the role of prior knowledge in reading?
What does the reading process involve?
What does the reading process involve?
What is the definition of specialized vocabulary?
What is the definition of specialized vocabulary?
Study Notes
Understanding Technical Terms and Reading
- Specialized vocabulary refers to words or phrases that are specific to a particular field, profession, or area of study, requiring specific knowledge to understand their meanings.
Reading and Prior Knowledge
- Reading is the process of interpreting written language to gain meaning and understanding.
- The reading process involves:
- Identifying and understanding unfamiliar vocabulary
- Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on the text
- Relating new information to prior knowledge and experiences
Understanding Technical Terms
- Ways to understand technical terms include:
- Consulting a dictionary or glossary
- Using context clues to figure out the meaning
- Breaking down unfamiliar words into prefixes, roots, and suffixes to decipher their meanings
- It is NOT recommended to simply guess the meaning of unfamiliar technical terms.
Role of Prior Knowledge in Reading
- Prior knowledge plays a crucial role in reading, as it helps readers:
- Make connections between new information and their existing knowledge
- Understand complex concepts and vocabulary
- Fill in gaps in the text with their own knowledge and experiences
Purpose of a Glossary
- A glossary in a textbook is a list of technical terms with their definitions, providing readers with a quick reference to understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
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Test your knowledge of technical and specialized vocabulary with this quiz! Explore words and expressions that are commonly used in specific professions or groups, and often difficult for others to understand. Enhance your understanding of these terms by looking them up in dictionaries, glossaries, or even using context clues. Challenge yourself and expand your vocabulary with this informative quiz!
