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 persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to believe or do something.

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What is a synonym for 'capable'?

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Able to.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples to explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a synonym for 'convince'?

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Persuade.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the key point.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is the role of context clues in reading comprehension?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.