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 suffix –ing indicate?

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The suffix –ing is used to form the present participle of a verb, indicating an ongoing action.

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What is a synonym for 'persuade'?

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Convince is a synonym for persuade.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer 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 text?

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The main idea is the central point or message 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 is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing is creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.