NWEA Question Practice

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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What does 'trifle' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!'?

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In this context, 'trifle' means something of little value or importance, indicating that the torn dress is not as important as her cat's health.

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What clues can help determine the meaning of the word 'perturbed'?

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Clues such as 'sounding annoyed, too' indicate that 'perturbed' means feeling anxious or unsettled.

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How can a character change throughout a story?

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A character can change in strength, awareness, or attitude, often as a result of experiences or challenges faced.

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What does 'loquacious' mean?

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'Loquacious' means very talkative or chatty.

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

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How do you identify the main idea of a passage?

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To identify the main idea, look for the most important point or summary of the passage, often found in the first or last sentence.

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What is an example of a character's internal conflict?

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A character struggling with feelings of guilt or fear about a decision they made is experiencing an internal conflict.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from a text?

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Inferring meaning involves using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is the significance of a character's development in a story?

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Character development is significant because it shows growth, change, and the impact of experiences on the character.