Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message the author wants to convey.
Choose the correct form: "She (run/runs) fast."
runs.
What is a simile?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'
What can you infer about the weather in the following sentence: Maria grabbed her backpack and umbrella before stepping outside. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and the wind picked up speed.
It’s about to rain or storm.
What should an argument or persuasive essay have at the beginning to grab the reader’s attention?
A hook or attention-grabber.
What do you call the events that happen in a story in the order they occur?
The plot.
What punctuation mark should end this sentence?
Where did you go
A question mark.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that says one thing is another thing.
What is a synonym for happy?
Joyful, cheerful, glad.
What is one reason writers use descriptive details in their writing?
To create a clear picture in the reader’s mind and make the writing more interesting.
If a story is told by a character using "I" and "me," what point of view is it?
First-person point of view.
Which sentence is written in the past tense?
'I jump on the trampoline.' OR 'I jumped on the trampoline.'
I jumped on the trampoline.
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things.
What does the word 'generous' mean in this sentence? 'The generous woman donated coats and blankets to the shelter in winter.'
Kind and giving.
If you are told to include DIALOGUE in your writing, what does this mean?
Include characters that speak in conversation with quotation marks. For example: Mark said, "Today is Monday, and I have a test in English."
How can you tell if an author's purpose is to persuade?
They try to convince the reader to believe or do something.
Which sentence uses correct comma placement?
A) I like pizza, ice cream and, cake.
B) I like pizza, ice cream, and cake.
B) I like pizza, ice cream, and cake.
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson about life the author wants to share.
What does it mean to infer something from a text?
To figure out something the author doesn’t directly say, using clues from the text.
What is a thesis statement in an essay?
When the writer clearly states the main idea or argument of the essay.
What is textual evidence and why is it important?
Details or quotes from the text that support your answer or idea.
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Rewrite this sentence correctly: 'me and my brother is going to the store later.'
My brother and I are going to the store later.
What is foreshadowing?
A hint or clue about something that will happen later in the story.
In context, what does reluctant mean? 'She was reluctant to try the strange food.'
Unwilling, nervous, or hesitant.
Name two types of evidence you can use to support your ideas in an argumentative essay.
Facts, examples, statistics, expert opinions, or quotations.