Reading Comprehension

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What is the main event happening in the passage about Tim?

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Tim is moving to California with his family.

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Why are earthquakes considered dangerous?

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Earthquakes can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and other structures.

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What action is implied that Sue probably took before leaving the house on a rainy day?

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Sue probably picked up her umbrella.

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

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It means to notice or pay attention to.

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Why does the author choose the word 'furious' instead of 'mad' to describe Lucy's feelings?

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The word 'furious' indicates that Lucy was really upset.

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What is the purpose of reading comprehension questions?

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To assess understanding of the text and the ability to interpret its meaning.

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What are some common strategies for improving reading comprehension?

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Strategies include summarizing, questioning, predicting, and visualizing.

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

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What is the significance of character emotions in a narrative?

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Character emotions help readers connect with the story and understand motivations.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.