Reading Comprehension Review

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What does the word 'stretches' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert.'?

Back

Unbroken areas.

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What is the main idea of the selection about robots?

Back

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about Charles's birthday?

Back

Charles had a great birthday.

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What can you infer about Violet when she says, 'I wish I just could hide somewhere'?

Back

She is shy.

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What is the author's purpose in the story about Ted trying out for the basketball team?

Back

To entertain you with a story about a boy who worked hard.

Front

What does 'main idea' refer to in a paragraph?

Back

The most important point or message the author wants to convey.

Front

What does it mean to 'infer' information from a text?

Back

To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a 'personal servant' as mentioned in the context of future robots?

Back

A robot that assists individuals with tasks, similar to a human helper.

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What does it mean when a character is described as 'anxious'?

Back

Feeling worried or nervous about something.

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What is the significance of 'context' in understanding a word's meaning?

Back

Context helps determine how a word is used and its specific meaning in a sentence.