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 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 is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea of a text.

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What is the purpose of a transition sentence?

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A transition sentence helps to connect ideas between paragraphs or sections of a text.

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What does the word 'morsel' mean?

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A morsel is a small piece or amount of food.

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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 the main idea of 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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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text is written to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.