Reading comprehension assessments aim to evaluate how well individuals can understand and make sense of written texts.
The main idea is the primary message or point that the author wants to communicate through the text.
Context clues in the surrounding text can help infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
A topic sentence usually states the main idea that will be developed in the paragraph.
"Because" indicates a cause-and-effect relationship by explaining why something happened.
Synonyms are words that have similar or nearly identical meanings.
Understanding the author’s purpose helps readers grasp the intention behind the text, aiding comprehension.
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Bias in a text can sway readers towards a specific opinion or perspective, affecting objectivity.
An inference is a logical conclusion based on evidence provided in the text.
Supporting details help to elaborate on and strengthen the main idea with specific information.
Summarizing helps to distill the essential points of a passage, making it easier to understand and remember.
