What is the main idea of a text?
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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
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What does it mean to summarize a story?
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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points or events without including all the details.
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What is a key detail in a story?
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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea or helps to understand the story better.
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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?
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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the sentence that expresses the most important point.
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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 that cannot be proven.
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What does it mean to infer information from a text?
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To infer information means to make a logical guess or conclusion based on the evidence provided in the text.
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What is context in reading comprehension?
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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to understand its meaning.
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