Reading Comprehension

What is a supporting detail?

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

• Supporting details are the main ideas of a text.

• Supporting details are irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• Supporting details are personal opinions that do not relate to the main idea.

How can asking questions improve reading comprehension?

• It encourages passive reading habits.

• It helps in memorizing the text without understanding.

• It encourages active engagement with the text, prompting deeper understanding and retention of information.

• It allows readers to skip difficult sections of the text.

What is the main idea of a text?

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

• The main idea is the summary of the text's conclusion.

• The main idea is the author's opinion on a subject.

• The main idea is the title of the text.

What is inference in reading comprehension?

• A process of memorizing text

• The act of summarizing a passage

• The process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• A method of skimming for main ideas

How can illustrations or images aid in reading comprehension?

• They can provide visual context and enhance understanding by supporting the text's content.

• They can distract readers from the main text.

• They can replace the need for text entirely.

• They can only be used for decorative purposes.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

• A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is a universally accepted truth.

• A fact can change over time, while an opinion remains constant.

What is the significance of the author's purpose?

• It determines the genre of the text.

• It is the reason why the author wrote the text, which can inform the reader's understanding and interpretation.

• It provides a summary of the text's content.

• It indicates the author's writing style.

What role does critical thinking play in reading comprehension?

• It simplifies the text for easier understanding.

• It involves evaluating and synthesizing information, which enhances comprehension and interpretation of texts.

• It focuses solely on memorizing facts and details.

• It has no significant impact on reading comprehension.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the underlying message or central idea that runs throughout a literary work.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the author's biography and personal experiences.

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

• Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider supporting details that reinforce it.

• Identify the longest sentence in the paragraph.

• Read the paragraph backwards to find the main idea.

• Focus on the first sentence only, as it usually contains the main idea.