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What does the word 'stretches' mean in the context of 'Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert'?

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unbroken areas

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What is the process of creating pictures in your mind while reading called?

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visualizing

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What does the author want you to learn from the passage about taste buds?

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Where taste buds are found

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What is the theme of a story?

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The lesson that the author wants you to learn

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What is the main idea of the statement: 'The earth's surface is constantly changing'?

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The Earth's surface is always changing.

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What is reading comprehension?

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The ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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What does 'visualizing' help you do while reading?

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It helps you create mental images of the text.

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What is an inference in reading?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence in the text.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To capture the main ideas in a concise form.

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What does it mean to 'monitor' your understanding while reading?

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To check if you understand the material as you read.