Reading Test Prep (green)

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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How can you infer information from a text?

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You can infer information by using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand what is not directly stated.

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What does the word 'attentive' mean?

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Attentive means paying close attention to something.

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event from someone who experienced it directly.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event from someone who did not experience it directly but learned about it through research or other sources.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.

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What are distinctive characteristics?

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Distinctive characteristics are unique features that set something apart from others.

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Why is weather important to plants?

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Weather affects how plants grow, their health, and their ability to survive.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To describe something means to give details about its characteristics or qualities.