Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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When summarizing a passage, a student should include:
Answer: Only the main ideas in their own words
A summary captures main ideas concisely in the reader's own words, omitting minor details.
A passage uses the word 'benevolent.' Based on the context 'the benevolent donor gave generously to the poor,' what does 'benevolent' mean?
Answer: Kind and generous
Context clues like 'gave generously to the poor' indicate that 'benevolent' means kind and generous.
Which type of text structure lists events in the order they happened?
Answer: Chronological order
Chronological order organizes information by the sequence of time in which events occurred.
A student reads a passage and asks, 'Why did the author include this example?' This is an example of:
Answer: Author's purpose analysis
Questioning why an author chose a specific example is an analysis of the author's purpose and craft.
In reading, 'drawing a conclusion' means:
Answer: Using clues and knowledge to make a logical judgment
Drawing a conclusion means using textual evidence combined with prior knowledge to reach a logical judgment.
A passage ends with: 'If current trends continue, urban forests could disappear within a generation.' The author's purpose is most likely to:
Answer: Warn and persuade readers to take action
The urgent, forward-looking warning indicates the author wants to persuade readers about an environmental issue.