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Word Choice (Usage)

The ways in which words are ordered in sentences refers to

During a reading lesson, a teacher pauses and asks students, “What is the author trying to say here?” and “Does this make sense?” What instructional strategy is the teacher most likely using, and what is the primary purpose of this approach?

Read the following sentence carefully: “The teacher kindly explained the lesson to the eager students in the crowded classroom.” Which of the following correctly matches each word with its part of speech?

Read the following sentence: “The excited children quickly ran across the wide field to catch the colorful balloons.” Which of the following correctly identifies the part of speech for the word “quickly” in this sentence?

A teacher wants students to improve how they locate and answer different types of questions after reading a text. She models how to decide if an answer is “Right There,” “Think and Search,” “Author and Me,” or “On My Own.” Which instructional need is the teacher most directly addressing with the use of the QAR strategy?

Match the terms below to the definition

Verb Tenses and Moods

Emergency medical personnel use the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale to quickly assess the likelihood of a stroke. If any one of the three signs is abnormal, the probability of a stroke is approximately 72%. What are the three criteria evaluated in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale? Briefly explain what is assessed for each criterion. 

Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by the the inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the bloodstream: