Reading Comprehension

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To REQUIRE something means to_________it.

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need

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What is the best summary for the selection "Immigrants Today?"

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Immigration today is controversial and confusing. In the 1900's immigrants took an examination and once they passed they could start their life in America. Today their are categories that immigrants must fit into. Some immigrants ask to come to America as refugees. Others seek permanent citizenship. This allows immigrants to get their green cards. Even though it is a confusing process, people still want to come to America.

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The organization of the poem "Eyes of an Immigrant" helps show the reader __________.

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the hardship of the journey to a better life.

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What does the author want you to learn from the passage about taste buds?

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Where taste buds are found

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What is the main idea of the passage about soccer?

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What does the term 'immigrant' mean?

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A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

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What is a key characteristic of effective reading comprehension?

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The ability to identify main ideas and supporting details.

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What does the term 'main idea' refer to?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is the significance of context clues in reading?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.