Reading Comprehension Pre-Test

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What is the purpose of a timeline in a non-fiction text?

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To show the sequence of events.

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What does the word 'gorge' mean in the sentence: 'My brother filled his plate three times and didn't leave a single crumb.'?

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To eat greedily.

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What is the 'main idea' of a passage?

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The most important point the author wants to make.

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What supporting detail goes with the main idea: 'Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter.'?

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Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.

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What does the word 'bungle' mean in the passage: 'I know he didn't mean to bungle the play.'?

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Make a mistake due to clumsiness.

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What is a non-fiction text?

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A text that presents factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an 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 context in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.

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What is inference in reading?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.