READING COMPREHENSION-PRACTICE 3

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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 are the key components of reading comprehension?

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Key components include vocabulary knowledge, background knowledge, and the ability to make inferences.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps to clarify understanding and engage with the text more deeply.

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What is a main idea in a text?

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

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues are hints found within the text that help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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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 is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in one's own words.

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What does it mean to identify the author's purpose?

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Identifying the author's purpose involves understanding why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or insight about life that a story conveys.