English Language SHS Year 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

A comprehensive collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key grammar, literature, reading comprehension, speech, and writing terms from the SHS Year 3 English Language textbook.

Disyllabic Word

A word that has two syllables.

Stress

The extra force or emphasis given to one part of a word or sentence when speaking.

Word Stress

The part of a word that is pronounced louder and longer than the other parts.

Sentence Stress

A pattern of saying certain words in a sentence louder and more clearly while other words are spoken more quietly and quickly.

Syllable

A unit of sound that forms a word or part of a word.

Skimming

A fast reading strategy used to get the general idea of a text.

Scanning

A reading technique that involves looking quickly across a text for specific facts or details.

Inferring

Reading between the lines using clues provided by the author along with prior knowledge and experiences.

Phrase

A group of words that work together as a unit but does not have both a subject and a verb.

Clause

A group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb.

Finite Verb

A verb that agrees with a subject in its number or person, or a verb that marks tense.

Main Clause

A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete idea.

Subordinate Clause

A clause that cannot stand alone and needs a main clause to complete its meaning.

Register

The variation in language use that depends on the context of communication, including audience, purpose, and situation.

Formal Language

A style of communication that follows established rules of grammar and vocabulary, avoiding contractions and slang.

Informal Language

A relaxed and casual way of speaking or writing often used in everyday conversations with friends and family.

Play Script

The written form of a play that includes character names, dialogue, and stage directions to guide actors.

Intonation

The natural rise and fall of the voice in speaking used to express meaning, emotion, or intention.

Rising Intonation

A speech pattern in which the voice rises in pitch at the end of a sentence, often used in Yes/No questions or to show uncertainty.

Falling Intonation

A speech pattern where the voice drops in pitch at the end of a sentence, commonly used in statements, commands, and Wh- questions.

Exposition

The beginning part of a story where background information about the characters and setting is introduced.

Climax

The most exciting or important part of a story where the main problem reaches its peak.

Resolution

The part of the story where the main problem is solved and the narrative concludes.

Complex Phrasal Verb

A phrase made up of a verb and one or more words (such as prepositions or adverbs) whose combined meaning is often idiomatic.

Diction

The choice of words an author or speaker uses.

Syntax

The way a writer builds and structures sentences.

Tone

The writer's or speaker's attitude or feeling toward a topic or audience.

5 Types of Prose

The five main categories of prose writing: Narrative Prose, Descriptive Prose, Expository Prose, Persuasive Prose, and Prose Poetry.

Polysyllabic Word

A word that has more than one syllable.

Idiom

A type of figurative expression made up of two or more words whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual meanings of the words.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit.

Direct Speech

The exact words spoken by a person, placed inside quotation marks without changes.

Indirect Speech

Reporting what someone said without using quotation marks or directly quoting their exact words.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A formal document that gives detailed information about a person's education, skills, work experience, and achievements.

Resume

A shorter version of a CV that focuses specifically on information most relevant to a particular application.

Topical Issues

Current, important problems or events happening in society that attract public discussion and debate.

Business Proposal

A written plan that presents a business idea or project in detail to persuade others to support, fund, or collaborate.

Personal Statement

A short formal essay that explains who you are, your background, achievements, interests, and future goals, typically used for applications.