By examining word order, you will be able to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in an authentic passage of text.
In the phrase, “je cherche un correspondante,” what is the writer looking for?
Question:
a) a pen pal: Correct answer. The sentence could also be phrased "I am searching for a correspondant."
b) someone to go to the cinema with: Pay close attention to the verb from the quote.
c) a tennis partner: The writer says she plays tennis.
d) a French tutor: There is no mention of a French tutor in the text.
Read the passage to the right. Use the strategies presented in the lesson above to negotiate the meaning of the unfamiliar words.
Who knows how to adapt to popular music?
a) Numerous singers
b) Fallou Dieng and Aliouns Mbaya Nder
c) Senegalese musicians
d) Youssou N’Dour
(DeMado et al, 2008, p. 374)