Reading Comprehension Practice

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea of a text?

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Identifying the main idea means recognizing the central point or message that the author is trying to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does the term 'context clues' refer to?

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

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions while reading helps to engage with the text and improves understanding.

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What does it mean to make inferences?

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Making inferences involves drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements in the text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in one's own words.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

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What is the role of the author in a text?

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The author is the person who writes the text and conveys ideas, stories, or information.