reading comprehension practice

Front

What is reading comprehension?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

Inferring means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

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

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text in your own words.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or the main idea that runs throughout a literary work.

Front

What is the purpose of a text?

Back

The purpose of a text is the reason it was written, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

Analyzing a text involves examining its components, such as structure, language, and meaning, to understand it better.