ACT Prep Week- Reading Comprehension

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What is the Kentucky Derby?

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The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that takes place on the first Saturday in May and is part of the 'Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Races' in the United States.

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What are the three races that make up the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Races?

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The three races are the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.

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What strategy are you using when you think about what might happen next in a story?

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You are using the strategy of predicting.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea of a text.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the peregrine falcon?

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An example of a supporting detail is that the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list in 1978.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the main idea of the passage about soccer?

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The main idea is that soccer is a worldwide sport played by over 250 million people.

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What does it mean to have a philosophical attitude?

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Having a philosophical attitude means approaching life with a sense of acceptance and understanding, often in the face of difficulties.

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What is the significance of the year 1978 for the peregrine falcon?

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In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list due to declining populations.

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What is the definition of predicting in reading comprehension?

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Predicting is the strategy of making an educated guess about what will happen next in a story based on context clues.