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 does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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

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What is a 'pedestrian'?

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A pedestrian is a person who is walking, especially in a city or town.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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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 does 'central idea' refer to?

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The central idea is the most important point or concept that the text is focused on.

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What is inference in reading?

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Inference is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.