Reading Practice Questions HiSET

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What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

Back

The author views bees as helpful.

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What is the author's viewpoint about recess?

Back

Recess is good for children.

Front

Who are the characters in the story about Steve and his sister?

Back

Steve and his sister.

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Which point of view uses the key words, I, Me, and We?

Back

First Person.

Front

What is the second person point of view?

Back

The second person point of view uses the word 'you'.

Front

What does it mean to infer in reading?

Back

To infer means to make a guess based on clues in the text.

Front

What is a main idea in a story?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

Back

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

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a story.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

Back

To compare means to find similarities, and to contrast means to find differences.