6th Grade Test (Reading Comprehension)

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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 in a text.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas in that paragraph.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What does the word 'approached' mean?

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The word 'approached' means to move nearer to someone or something.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the most important point that the author is making.

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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, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer information means to make a logical guess or conclusion based on the information provided in the text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story or narrative.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place in which the events of a story occur.