ESL Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret the meaning of written text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea of a passage?

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Identifying the main idea means finding the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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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 asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps readers engage with the text and improves understanding.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in your own words.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is context in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps in understanding its meaning.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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

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What is a vocabulary word?

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A vocabulary word is a word that is important to understand in order to comprehend a text.