Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided in the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the tone for the information that follows.

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What does the term 'context clues' refer to?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the difference between fact and 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 that cannot be proven.

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What is the significance of the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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Analyzing a text involves examining its components, such as structure, language, and themes, to understand its meaning and impact.