Ask and Answer and Central Idea Flashcard

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence that asks for information or clarification.

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What are question words?

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Who, what, when, where, why, and how are question words used to start questions.

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Can you ask questions after reading?

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Yes, you can ask questions after reading to understand better.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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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 is an appropriate question for a picture?

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An appropriate question is one that relates directly to what is happening in the picture.

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What does it mean to find something?

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To find something means to discover or locate it after searching.

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What is the purpose of asking questions?

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The purpose of asking questions is to gain information or clarify understanding.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you tell the main idea of a story?

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You can tell the main idea by looking for repeated themes or the most important point in the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or prove the main idea.