Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence introduces the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop and support.
When a reader makes an inference, they are doing which of the following?
Answer: Drawing a conclusion based on clues in the text
An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from evidence in the text combined with prior knowledge.
Which context clue strategy uses the definition of an unfamiliar word given directly in the sentence?
Answer: Definition clue
A definition clue provides the meaning of an unknown word directly within the sentence, often set off by commas or dashes.
A passage that explains how two things are similar and different is using which text structure?
Answer: Compare and contrast
Compare and contrast text structure examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in a persuasive text?
Answer: To convince readers to adopt a particular viewpoint
The author's purpose in persuasive writing is to convince the reader to agree with a specific opinion or take a certain action.
What does it mean to summarize a passage?
Answer: To state the main idea and key points briefly in your own words
Summarizing means restating the most important ideas of a passage concisely and in your own words.