Benchmark 1: Reading Comprehension

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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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.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a title in a story?

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The title gives the reader an idea of what the story is about.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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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 question that helps understand a text better?

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A question that asks about the main idea or supporting details helps understand a text better.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.