Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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A student reads: 'The arid desert receives less than 10 inches of rain per year.' What does 'arid' most likely mean?
Answer: Extremely dry
Context clues from 'less than 10 inches of rain' indicate that 'arid' means extremely dry.
Which reading strategy helps a student understand an unfamiliar word by examining the words and sentences around it?
Answer: Using context clues
Using context clues means examining surrounding words and sentences to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
A passage states: 'Although Maria was nervous, she delivered her speech with poise.' What is the best meaning of 'poise'?
Answer: Grace and composure
The contrast signal 'although she was nervous' implies poise means the opposite — grace and composure.
When a student identifies the main idea of a paragraph, they are identifying:
Answer: The central point the paragraph is about
The main idea is the central point or most important message that the paragraph communicates.
A student reads a passage and then retells it in their own words without including their opinion. This is called:
Answer: Summarizing
Summarizing means restating the key points of a passage in one's own words without adding personal opinion.
Which of the following is an example of an inference a student might make while reading?
Answer: The character must be cold because she is wearing a heavy coat inside
An inference is a conclusion drawn from clues in the text that is not directly stated, such as concluding a character is cold based on her actions.