Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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Why are earthquakes dangerous?

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Earthquakes can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and other structures.

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What does the word 'furious' mean?

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Furious means very angry or extremely upset.

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What should you do when it is raining and you are going outside?

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You should pick up your umbrella to stay dry.

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What does it mean when a character is described as feeling lonely?

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It means the character feels sad and isolated, often missing companionship.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive words in writing?

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Descriptive words help create vivid images and emotions in the reader's mind.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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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 the main idea of a story?

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

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.

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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 the text.