English Comprehension Skills

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What is the main idea of a passage?
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The main idea is the central point or message that the passage is trying to convey.
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How can you identify supporting details in a text?
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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain and reinforce the main idea.
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What is a summary?
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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a passage in your own words.
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How can context clues help you understand unfamiliar words?
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Context clues are words or phrases nearby that hint at the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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What is a theme in literature?
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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.
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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
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What are inference questions?
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Inference questions require you to read between the lines to understand what is not directly stated.
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Why is it important to make predictions while reading?
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Making predictions helps engage with the text and can improve comprehension and retention.
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How do you distinguish fact from opinion in a text?
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Facts are statements that can be verified, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments.
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What does it mean to compare and contrast in reading?
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To compare and contrast is to identify similarities and differences between two or more things.
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How can identifying cause and effect relationships help in understanding a text?
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Recognizing cause and effect helps in understanding why things happen and how events are interconnected.
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What is the role of the setting in a story?
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The setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the mood and characters.
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How does an author's purpose influence the writing?
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An author's purpose, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade, guides the style and content of the writing.
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What is a character analysis?
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Character analysis involves examining a character's traits, motivations, and growth throughout the story.
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Why is it helpful to visualize while reading?
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Visualizing creates mental images that make understanding and remembering the text easier.
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