Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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In reading comprehension, what is the 'main idea' of a passage?
Answer: The central point the author is making throughout the passage
The main idea is the central, overarching point or argument that the author develops throughout the entire passage.
Which of the following best defines the word 'benevolent'?
Answer: Kind and generous
Benevolent means well-meaning and kind; a benevolent person wishes good things for others and acts generously.
What is a synonym for the word 'enormous'?
Answer: Gigantic
Gigantic is a synonym for enormous; both words mean extremely large in size.
In a reading passage, a 'supporting detail' is best described as what?
Answer: Specific information that backs up the main idea
Supporting details are specific facts, examples, or reasons that provide evidence for or elaborate on the main idea of a passage.
What does it mean to 'infer' something from a reading passage?
Answer: To reach a conclusion based on clues in the text
Inferring means drawing a logical conclusion from hints or evidence in the text rather than from a directly stated fact.
Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'transparent'?
Answer: Opaque
Opaque is the antonym of transparent; transparent means easy to see through, while opaque means impossible to see through.