GCI GALAXY Course Vocabulary Review

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards derived from the GCI GALAXY course notes.

Noun

A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.

Proper Nouns

Proper nouns always start with a capital letter; common nouns do not.

Definite Article

The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader.

Indefinite Articles

Indefinite articles (a, an) are used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known.

Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns demonstrate ownership, often formed by adding 's.

Possessive Adjectives

Words that modify a noun to show a form of possession, such as my, your, his, her.

Verb 'to be'

The most important verb in the English language, with irregular forms such as am, is, are.

Contractions

A contraction is when two words are joined and one or more letters are removed and replaced with an apostrophe.

Adjectives

Adjectives describe or give information about a noun.

Listening Comprehension

Activities designed to check understanding and retention of information heard.

Daily Activities

Tasks individuals commonly perform on a daily basis, such as cooking, cleaning, or exercising.

Grammar Practice

Exercises to reinforce understanding of grammatical structures.

Vocabulary

A set of words used in a particular language or subject.

Activities

Actions or tasks that are performed for a particular purpose, including daily routines.

Culture

The social behavior and norms found in human societies.

Family Members

Words used to identify individuals in one's family, such as mother, father, brother.

Means of Transportation

Methods of moving people or goods from one place to another.

Relationships

Connections or associations between people, commonly identified with terms like friend, parent, or partner.

Time Expressions

Words or phrases that indicate when an event happens.