MKAS Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Strategies 3

Question 1

A student reads a nonfiction book about frogs. What text feature would BEST help her find information about what frogs eat?

Accepted Answer

The table of contents or index

Answer

The table of contents or index helps readers locate specific information in a nonfiction book.

Question 2

Which sentence uses CONTEXT CLUES to help the reader understand the word 'nocturnal'?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal animals, like owls and bats, are awake at night and sleep during the day.

Answer

The third sentence provides context clues ('awake at night and sleep during the day') that explain what nocturnal means.

Question 3

A story says: 'Maya packed her sunscreen, towel, and sandals.' Where is Maya most likely going?

Accepted Answer

To the beach or pool

Answer

The items Maya packed — sunscreen, towel, and sandals — are all clues that she is going somewhere sunny and near water.

Question 4

What is the MAIN IDEA of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

The most important point the paragraph is about

Answer

The main idea is the most important point or central message that the whole paragraph is about.

Question 5

The prefix 'UN-' in the word 'unhappy' means:

Accepted Answer

Not

Answer

The prefix 'un-' means not, so 'unhappy' means not happy.

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