Reading Comprehension

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What does the word 'stretches' mean in the context of 'Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert'?

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unbroken areas

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What is the main idea of the story: 'My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. We had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back!'?

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going to the circus

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What does it mean to 'determine importance' in a text?

Back

It involves forming the main idea of the paragraph, text, or article; it's the 'Big Picture.'

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What is the main idea of the passage about spending time with family?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Why does the mother warn her daughter about pickpockets at the market?

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She wants her daughter to take good care of her purse.

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What is a main idea?

Back

The central point or message of a text.

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What does 'context' mean in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word, phrase, or passage that help clarify its meaning.

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What is 'inferencing' in reading?

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The process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does 'summarizing' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The underlying message or the big idea of a story.