Rules - Level R

How do dialogue and descriptions provide clues to the meanings of words and phrases?

• By giving context and examples of how the words are used

• By providing definitions in the text

• By using synonyms for the words and phrases

• By including footnotes with explanations

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Understanding word meanings

What is the main focus of the passage?

• Catherine's hopes for her summer vacation

• The challenges Catherine faces during her summer vacation

• The contrast between Catherine's hopes and the reality of her situation

• The analysis of Catherine's reading comprehension skills

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is Catherine's main concern about her younger brother, David?

• His academic performance

• His social skills

• His health condition

• His relationship with Catherine

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Main ideas and supporting details

What skill does the passage test the students' ability on?

• Reading comprehension

• Understanding word meanings

• Critical thinking

• Inferencing

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Understanding word meanings

How is the passage structured?

• As a persuasive argument

• As a narrative

• As a list of facts

• As a comparison of different characters

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Understanding text structures