ask and answer questions

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence that asks for information or seeks an answer.

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What does it mean to answer a question?

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To answer a question means to provide information or a response to what is being asked.

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What is the purpose of asking questions?

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The purpose of asking questions is to gain knowledge, clarify information, or encourage discussion.

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What type of questions can be answered by reading a passage?

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Questions that can be answered by reading a passage are usually about the main ideas, details, or specific information found in the text.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a short section of written text that conveys information or tells a story.

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What is an appropriate question for an image?

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An appropriate question for an image is one that relates directly to what is depicted in the image.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is the Sun.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a hint or piece of information in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word or phrase.

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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 main idea?

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