Reading Skills
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or message that the author wants to convey.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
What is the meaning of the word "benevolent"?
Kind and well-meaning; charitable.
What does it mean to infer information from a text?
To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
How can you identify the author's purpose?
By analyzing the writing style, tone, and the reasons behind the text (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.).
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
Choose the correct synonym for "happy."
Joyful.
How do you summarize a paragraph?
By restating the main point and key details in your own words.
Differentiate between a subject and a predicate.
The subject is who or what the sentence is about; the predicate tells something about the subject.
What is a theme in literature?
The underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To present the main argument or claim of an essay.
What does "metaphor" mean in literature?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.
Why is it important to ask questions while reading?
To engage with the text, improve understanding, and encourage critical thinking.
What is the function of an adjective?
To describe or modify a noun.
Describe a strategy for making predictions while reading.
Use clues from the text, such as titles and illustrations, to guess what will happen next.
Name one technique to improve sentence variety.
Use different sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound, complex).
Identify the antonym of "diligent."
Lazy.
What is a supporting detail?
A piece of information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.
Identify the verb in this sentence: "The cat chased the mouse."
Chased.
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person uses "I" or "we," while third-person uses "he," "she," "they," or "it."
Explain the importance of editing and revising in writing.
To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.
Define "oxymoron" and give an example.
Explain how context clues can help understand unfamiliar words.
Context clues are hints found in the surrounding text that provide insight into the meaning of a word.
Explain the difference between "its" and "it's"
"Its" is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it, while "it's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has."