Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a story?
The central point or message of the story.
Identify the nouns (2) in this sentence: "The cat slept on the sofa."
Cat, sofa.
What does "enormous" mean in this sentence: "The enormous elephant walked slowly."?
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of a paragraph, usually the first sentence.
What should you do first when reading a passage?
Read the questions first to know what to look for.
What does 'inference' mean in reading?
Correct this sentence: "he dont have no homework today."
"He doesn’t have any homework today."
What is the synonym for "joyful".
Happy, cheerful, delighted.
What should every paragraph include?
A topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion.
Why is it important to eliminate wrong answers on multiple-choice questions?
It increases your chances of choosing the correct answer.
How can you determine the theme of a passage?
Look at the main message the author conveys through characters and events.
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"?
"Your" shows possession, "you're" is a contraction for "you are."
Use context clues to define "reluctant."
Unwilling or hesitant.
How can you make a conclusion strong?
Restate the main idea and provide a final thought or call to action.
What should you do if you don’t know an answer?
Use context clues, eliminate wrong choices, and make your best guess.
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."
Fix this run-on sentence: "I love books I read every night."
"I love books. I read every night." or "I love books, and I read every night."
What is an antonym for "generous"?
Stingy or selfish.
What is the best way to transition between ideas in an essay?
Use transition words like "however," "for example," and "therefore."
How can highlighting key words in a question help?
It helps you focus on what the question is really asking.
How does an author use foreshadowing to hint at future events?
By including clues or hints that suggest what will happen later.
Identify the subject, verb, and object in this sentence: "She quickly wrote a letter."
Subject - "She," Verb - "wrote," Object - "a letter."
Explain how the prefix "un-" changes the meaning of a word.
It makes the word negative or opposite (e.g., happy → unhappy).
Rearrange these sentences to create a well-structured paragraph.
Arrange them logically so they flow from introduction to conclusion.
Why is checking over your work before submitting important?
To catch mistakes and ensure your answers are clear and complete.