reading comprehension practice

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What does 'capable' mean?

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Able to do something.

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What does Dolores want for the workers?

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Better pay.

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What is the difference between a factual passage and an opinion passage?

Back

A factual passage presents information based on facts, while an opinion passage expresses personal beliefs or feelings.

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Why is Venus hotter than Mercury?

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Because Mercury lacks an atmosphere, which controls how hot a planet is.

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What is a synonym for 'convince'?

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Persuade.

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What is reading comprehension?

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The ability to understand and interpret what is read.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To make an educated guess or conclusion based on the information provided.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.