ParaPro Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

A student reads a passage about dolphins and identifies three specific behaviors they exhibit. These behaviors are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Supporting details

Answer

Supporting details are specific facts, examples, or descriptions that support and expand upon the main idea.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

Question 3

A student reads: 'He raced down the hall, his backpack bouncing wildly.' What can be inferred from this sentence?

Accepted Answer

He is in a hurry.

Answer

The words 'raced' and 'bouncing wildly' suggest rapid movement, implying the person is in a hurry.

Question 4

Which of the following words contains a suffix that means 'capable of'?

Accepted Answer

Enjoyable

Answer

The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of,' so 'enjoyable' means capable of being enjoyed.

Question 5

A student has difficulty understanding a passage. A paraprofessional suggests rereading confusing sections. This strategy is called:

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring and fix-up strategies

Answer

Self-monitoring involves recognizing when comprehension breaks down and applying fix-up strategies like rereading to restore understanding.

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