Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back', indicating repetition or return.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the phrase 'have no idea' mean?

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It means to not understand something or to be unaware of it.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does the word 'persuade' mean?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe something.

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.