ELPAC Reading Flashcard

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What does 'spiny' most likely mean?

Back

Sharp

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Where are Anaya and Dhruv’s cousins?

Back

On a trip

Front

Why do astronauts need to study for a long time?

Back

To explain that astronauts need to study for a long time

Front

What phrase best replaces 'Like' in the sentence?

Back

That way

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

Back

A piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make a guess based on clues in the text.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

Front

What is the purpose of a question in a text?

Back

To engage the reader and encourage thinking.

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What does 'author's purpose' mean?

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The reason why the author wrote the text (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.).