Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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What is the meaning of "chronological order"?
Answer: Order in which events happened in time
Chronological order arranges events in the sequence they occurred in time.
What does "infer" mean in reading comprehension?
Answer: To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Inferring means using clues in the text plus background knowledge to reach a conclusion not directly stated.
Which word best fills the blank: "The scientist made a remarkable _____ about the properties of the new material."
Answer: discovery
"Discovery" best fits because scientists uncover new findings about materials.
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
Answer: To summarize main points and close the discussion
A conclusion paragraph wraps up the writing by summarizing key points and providing a closing thought.
What does "synonym" mean?
Answer: A word with the same or similar meaning
A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
When an author hints at what will happen later in the story, this is called:
Answer: Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing involves early clues or hints about future events in the story.
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