Grammar, Main Idea and Inference Skills Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference involves drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is digital literacy?

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Digital literacy is the ability to effectively use digital tools and technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing a text condenses the main points and ideas into a shorter form, capturing the essence of the original content.

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What is the significance of context clues in understanding vocabulary?

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

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What is a sequence in text structure?

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A sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often indicating steps or stages.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable energy comes from sources that are finite and will eventually deplete.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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

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What is the role of evidence in making an inference?

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Evidence provides the basis for drawing conclusions and supports the validity of the inference made.

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What is a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).