Reading Comprehension

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What are text features that can help identify the main idea of a text?

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Text features such as the title, headings, and pictures can provide clues about the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph discussing life expectancy for those born after 1985?

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The paragraph is mostly about how long you might expect to live.

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What is the main idea of a selection about future robots as personal servants?

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The selection is mainly about the idea that someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

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What does the phrase 'pays heed' mean in the context of a paragraph about cave discoveries?

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The phrase 'pays heed' means to notice.

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What is the main idea of a text discussing soccer as a global sport?

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The main idea is that soccer is a worldwide sport.

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What is a main idea in reading comprehension?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can headings help in understanding a text?

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Headings can provide a preview of the content and help readers identify the main topics covered in the text.

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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The title gives readers an initial idea of the subject matter and can hint at the main idea.

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What is inference in reading comprehension?

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Inference is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.