reading-book
Definition
Noun: - A book used for reading instruction: "reading-book" refers to a book designed to help learners, especially children, practice and improve their reading skills. It typically contains graded texts, simple stories, or exercises.
Usage Examples
- (A book for teaching reading.)
- (A book used for reading practice.)
Advanced Usage
- "school reading-book": a specific type of reading-book used in formal education.
- The school reading-book included short stories and comprehension questions. (A textbook for reading lessons.)
- "old reading-book": a reading-book from a previous era, often used for nostalgia or historical study.
- He found an old reading-book from the 1950s in the attic. (A vintage book for reading instruction.)
Variants and Related Words
- Reading (n): the action or skill of understanding written text.
- Her reading has improved dramatically. (Her ability to read.)
- Book (n): a set of written or printed pages bound together.
- He borrowed a book from the library. (A general volume.)
- Reader (n): a person who reads, or a book used for reading instruction (synonymous with "reading-book").
- The beginner reader was easy for the child to follow. (A reading-book for beginners.)
Synonyms
- Reader: a book designed for reading practice, especially for learners.
- Primer: an elementary textbook for teaching reading, often used for young children.
- Textbook: a book used for formal study, which may include reading materials.
Related Idioms
- "to be on the same page": to share the same understanding or agreement (not directly related to "reading-book," but involves reading).
- We need to be on the same page before starting the project. (To agree on the plan.)
- "to read between the lines": to understand a hidden meaning (involves reading skill).
- She read between the lines of his letter and knew he was upset. (To infer implicit meaning.)
Note: No phrasal verbs are commonly associated with "reading-book" as it is a compound noun.