3rd grade Reading Review

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What does it mean when a bird is flightless?

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A flightless bird is one that cannot fly, like a penguin.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'The ball streaked across the field like a meteor.'

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What is the relationship between problem and solution in a paragraph?

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A problem and solution relationship shows a challenge faced and how it is resolved.

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What is the effect of oversleeping?

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The effect of oversleeping can be being late for school.

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What does it mean to practice something?

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To practice means to repeatedly do an activity to improve skill or performance.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail in a passage?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an 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.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.