Ask and Answer Questions

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does it mean to ask a question?

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To ask a question means to seek information or clarification about something.

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What is a supporting detail?

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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 question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What does the word 'scatter' mean?

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To scatter means to spread things out over an area.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What is a summary?

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

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What does it mean to infer?

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

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.