KS2 Reading Comprehension Flashcards

What is an 'expanded noun phrase'?

Answer: A noun with adjectives or modifiers added for detail

An expanded noun phrase includes the noun plus additional words (adjectives, prepositional phrases) to give more detail. 'The rusty, old bicycle with a broken chain' is an expanded noun phrase.

Why might an author repeat a word or phrase throughout a text?

Answer: For emphasis or to create a pattern

Authors deliberately repeat words or phrases for emphasis, to create rhythm, or to reinforce a key idea. Repetition can also create a sense of urgency or make something more memorable.

What does 'first-person narration' mean?

Answer: The story is told by a character using 'I' and 'we'

First-person narration means the story is told by a character within the story using 'I', 'me', 'we'. This creates a sense of personal experience and allows the reader to see events through that character's eyes.

A text about endangered animals ends: 'We must act now — before it is too late.' What is the purpose of this ending?

Answer: To urge the reader to take action

This sentence is a call to action, a persuasive technique that encourages the reader to do something. The urgency is increased by the dash and the phrase 'before it is too late', creating a sense of danger.

What does 'context' mean when reading unfamiliar words?

Answer: The meaning of surrounding words and sentences that help you work out the unknown word

Using context means looking at the words, phrases, and sentences surrounding an unknown word to work out its probable meaning. This is an important reading strategy for tackling unfamiliar vocabulary.

What is the difference between 'skimming' and 'scanning' a text?

Answer: Skimming is reading quickly for general meaning; scanning is searching for specific information

Skimming involves reading quickly to get the overall gist or main idea of a text. Scanning involves moving your eyes quickly over a text to locate a specific piece of information, such as a date or name.