reading comprehension practice

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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 passage?

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

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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 theme in literature?

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A theme is a recurring subject or idea that is explored in a story or passage.

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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.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points or ideas in a text.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a passage?

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The conclusion wraps up the main ideas and provides a final thought or reflection on the topic.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behaviors in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story takes place.