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What does the word infer mean?

• to guess
• to make an educated guess
• to create
• to investigate

What must be included in a summary of a selection?

• Beginning, middle and end
• 5 W's and How?
• all details
• characters

What do you use to determine a meaning of a word in a passage

• my memory
• thesaurus
• dictionary
• dictionary and context clues

Which word means: to stress

• conclude
• infer
• emphasize
• point

What does the word impact mean?

• influence or effect
• hard-working
• boiled
• adjustment

What type of organizational pattern is events listed in time order?

• compare and contrast
• sequential
• cause and effect
• chronological

What is the main idea of a passage?

• the most important point the writer is trying to make
• the theme
• the details
• the most difficult idea the author is trying to explain

Facts, examples, reasons and descriptions that expand on the main idea are called?

• main ideas
• table legs
• supporting details
• supports

T/F The main idea is always stated directly in the passage.

• True
• False

A summary WILL NOT include

• beginning of the passage
• the end of the passage
• the main idea
• opinions or judgements