Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back', indicating repetition or return.

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What is a synonym for 'enthusiastic'?

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A synonym for 'enthusiastic' is 'excited'.

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What does 'capable' mean?

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'Capable' means having the ability or qualities necessary to do something.

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What is a 'kennel'?

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A kennel is a place where dogs or other animals are housed.

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How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What are supporting details?

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

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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 from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form.