Flocabulary Reading Strategies 2

Question 1

What does it mean to 'make an inference' while reading?

Accepted Answer

Use clues from the text plus your own knowledge to figure out something not stated

Answer

Making an inference means combining text clues with prior knowledge to understand what the author implies but doesn't say directly.

Question 2

Which text feature would BEST help a reader locate information about a specific topic in a nonfiction book?

Accepted Answer

The index

Answer

The index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, making it the fastest way to find specific information.

Question 3

A reader pauses after a confusing paragraph and re-reads it slowly. This is an example of which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring comprehension

Answer

Monitoring comprehension means checking your own understanding and taking action—like re-reading—when meaning breaks down.

Question 4

What is the purpose of identifying the 'main idea' of a passage?

Accepted Answer

To understand the central point the author is making

Answer

Identifying the main idea helps readers grasp the most important message rather than getting lost in minor details.

Question 5

When a student creates a mental image of a scene described in a story, which strategy are they using?

Accepted Answer

Visualizing

Answer

Visualizing means forming pictures in the mind to better understand and remember what is being read.

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