reading comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message the author wants to convey
What are context clues, and why are they important?
Hints in a sentence that help define unknown words.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
What is the setting of the story?
time, place, location
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of a paragraph, usually the first sentence.
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
A summary is a brief statement of the main points, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words.
What does "enormous" mean?
Very big or huge.
What is the subject of this sentence: “The cat chased the mouse.”?
The cat.
Name the main characters in a story called "characters."
The people, animals, or beings that drive the story.
What is a transition word? Give an example.
A word that connects ideas (e.g., "however," "next," "therefore").
How do you find the author's purpose in a text?
Look for clues like facts (to inform), opinions (to persuade), or a story (to entertain).
What is a synonym for “happy”?
Joyful, cheerful, excited.
Identify the verb in the sentence: “She quickly ran to the store.”
Ran
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or important part of the story.
Fix the punctuation: “I went to the store but they were closed.”
I went to the store, but they were closed.
Give an example of a text structure (cause & effect, problem & solution, etc.).
"Since it rained, the soccer game was canceled" (cause & effect).
What is an antonym for “brave”?
Cowardly, fearful, timid.
What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?
A fragment is missing a subject or verb; a complete sentence has both.
Give an example of personification.
The wind whispered through the trees."
What are the three parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion.
What is the theme of a story, and how do you determine it?
The theme is the lesson or moral of the story; it is found by looking at character actions and events.
What does “reluctant” mean in this sentence?
Unwilling or hesitant.
Correct this sentence: “he dont have no homework today.”
"He doesn’t have any homework today."
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person uses "I" or "we"; third-person uses "he," "she," or "they."
Rewrite this sentence using more descriptive words: “The dog ran fast.”
The energetic dog sprinted across the field