ParaPro Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

Question 1

A student reads: 'The arid desert receives less than 10 inches of rain per year.' What does 'arid' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Extremely dry

Answer

Context clues from 'less than 10 inches of rain' indicate that 'arid' means extremely dry.

Question 2

Which reading strategy helps a student understand an unfamiliar word by examining the words and sentences around it?

Accepted Answer

Using context clues

Answer

Using context clues means examining surrounding words and sentences to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Question 3

A passage states: 'Although Maria was nervous, she delivered her speech with poise.' What is the best meaning of 'poise'?

Accepted Answer

Grace and composure

Answer

The contrast signal 'although she was nervous' implies poise means the opposite — grace and composure.

Question 4

When a student identifies the main idea of a paragraph, they are identifying:

Accepted Answer

The central point the paragraph is about

Answer

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

Question 5

A student reads a passage and then retells it in their own words without including their opinion. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Summarizing

Answer

Summarizing means restating the key points of a passage in one's own words without adding personal opinion.

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