Cognate Review

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Cognate

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A word that has a similar meaning and spelling in two languages.

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Example of a cognate: menu

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menu is the same in both English and Spanish.

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Example of a cognate: famoso

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famoso means famous in English.

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Example of a cognate: bicicleta

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bicicleta means bicycle in English.

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Example of a cognate: elefante

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elefante means elephant in English.

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True or False: Pie and pie are cognates

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False. They have different meanings.

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What is a false cognate?

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A word that looks similar in two languages but has different meanings.

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Example of a false cognate: actual

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In English, 'actual' means real, but in Spanish, 'actual' means current.

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What is the importance of cognates in language learning?

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Cognates help learners recognize and understand vocabulary in a new language.

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How can cognates aid in reading comprehension?

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They allow readers to make connections between known and unknown words.