Reading Comprehension
What detail from a text helps support the main idea?
A key fact, example, or detail that explains or proves what the text is mostly about.
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn.
What clue helps you figure out an unknown word’s meaning?
Context clues like nearby words, examples, or descriptions.
Name one reason an author writes a text.
To inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
What is a verb?
A word that shows action or a state of being.
What does it mean to infer while reading?
To make a smart guess using clues from the text and what you already know.
What text structure explains similarities and differences?
Compare and contrast.
What does a prefix tell you about a word?
It changes or adds to the word’s meaning and comes at the beginning.
What is the author’s point of view?
The author’s opinion, feelings, or beliefs about a topic.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A sentence where the subject and verb are both singular or both plural (example: The dogs run).
How is a summary different from a retelling?
A summary includes only the most important points, while a retelling includes many details in order.
What text structure shows causes and effects?
Cause and effect.
What is the meaning of a word that has multiple meanings?
The meaning depends on how the word is used in the sentence.
How can facts and opinions reveal bias?
When an author presents mostly opinions and one-sided facts, it may show bias.
When should you use a comma in a sentence?
To separate items in a list, after introductory words, or in compound sentences.
Why must evidence from the text be used to support answers?
Because it proves the answer is correct and based on the text, not personal opinion.
How does the problem and solution structure help readers?
It shows a problem and explains how it is solved or fixed.
How does figurative language affect word meaning?
It creates strong images or emotions and doesn’t always mean exactly what the words say.
How does the author support their main argument?
By using reasons, examples, facts, and evidence.
What is the difference between an independent and dependent clause?
An independent clause can stand alone; a dependent clause cannot.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true; an opinion is what someone believes or feels.
How do characters’ actions help reveal the theme?
Their choices and behavior show the lesson or message of the story.
What does the word “determined” most likely mean based on context?
Not giving up; being focused and trying hard to succeed.
How can two authors write about the same topic differently?
They may have different purposes, viewpoints, or audiences.
Correct this sentence: “The dog and the cat runs outside.”
The dog and the cat run outside.