Reading Comprehension Review

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What is the purpose of a menu in a restaurant?

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To inform customers about the food and drinks available.

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What does the word 'scurry' mean in the sentence: 'Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves'?

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To move quickly.

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What does the paragraph about snake charmers mainly explain?

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How people really charm snakes.

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What is the 'setting' in a story?

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The place where the story takes place.

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What is a 'problem' in a story?

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An issue or challenge that the characters face.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is the difference between 'informing' and 'entertaining' in writing?

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Informing provides facts, while entertaining aims to amuse the reader.

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What are 'characters' in a story?

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The people or animals that take part in the story.

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What is a 'plot' in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What does 'context' mean in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.