Reading Comprehension

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What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?

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A person traveling on foot.

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Why is protein important in our diet?

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Protein helps your body build muscle and build up immunity to illnesses.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about snake charmers?

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The paragraph mainly tells how people really charm snakes.

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What does it mean if something is on the endangered species list?

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It means that the species is at risk of extinction.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about steel?

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Steel is used for many purposes.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or back up the main idea.

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What does the term 'main idea' refer to in reading comprehension?

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The main idea is the central point or message of a text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a crosswalk?

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A crosswalk is a designated area for pedestrians to cross the street safely.