Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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A student reads a passage about dolphins and identifies three specific behaviors they exhibit. These behaviors are best described as:
Answer: Supporting details
Supporting details are specific facts, examples, or descriptions that support and expand upon the main idea.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
A student reads: 'He raced down the hall, his backpack bouncing wildly.' What can be inferred from this sentence?
Answer: He is in a hurry.
The words 'raced' and 'bouncing wildly' suggest rapid movement, implying the person is in a hurry.
Which of the following words contains a suffix that means 'capable of'?
Answer: Enjoyable
The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of,' so 'enjoyable' means capable of being enjoyed.
A student has difficulty understanding a passage. A paraprofessional suggests rereading confusing sections. This strategy is called:
Answer: Self-monitoring and fix-up strategies
Self-monitoring involves recognizing when comprehension breaks down and applying fix-up strategies like rereading to restore understanding.
In a compare-and-contrast passage, which signal word would most likely indicate a difference between two subjects?
Answer: However
The word 'however' is a contrast signal word that indicates the author is about to point out a difference.