12/2 PART 1 Reading Comprehension

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What can you infer from a passage?

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Inferring means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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Summarizing involves briefly stating the main points of a passage in your own words.

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What is a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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Context clues help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What does it mean to make a prediction while reading?

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Making a prediction involves guessing what will happen next in the story based on clues from the text.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting refers to the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to communicate through the story.

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What is the difference between fact and 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.