ACT Prep Week- Reading Comprehension

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What is the Kentucky Derby?

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The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that takes place on the first Saturday in May and is part of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Races in the United States.

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When does the Kentucky Derby take place?

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The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to an outside concept or text.

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What does it mean to support a main idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for a main idea.

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What can you infer about a character who wishes to hide from people?

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You can infer that the character is shy or uncomfortable in social situations.

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What is the strategy of predicting in reading comprehension?

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Predicting involves thinking about what might happen next in a story based on the information provided.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the main purpose of the Preakness Stakes?

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The Preakness Stakes is one of the three races that make up the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing in the United States.

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What is the significance of the endangered species list?

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The endangered species list is a designation for species that are at risk of extinction, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.