4th Reading Comprehension Assessment

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea of a passage is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is a supporting detail in a passage?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without going into detail.

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What does 'full blast' mean in a sentence?

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'Full blast' means at the highest volume or intensity.

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What is a vocabulary word?

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A vocabulary word is a word that is part of a language and is used to communicate ideas.

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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to identify similarities, while to contrast means to identify differences between two or more subjects.

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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.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.