Reading Practice - Comprehension

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than being told directly.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the author's message or main idea that they want to convey through the story.

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What makes a rumbling sound in the poem 'We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk'?

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Skates make a rumbling sound in the poem.

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Why does the author use the word 'furious' instead of 'mad'?

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The author uses 'furious' to show that Lucy was really upset.

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Where is Sam most likely going if he packed a swimming suit and a beach ball?

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Sam is most likely going to the beach.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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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.

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What does it mean to predict in reading?

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To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen next in a story.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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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 story.