1Question
The main idea of a paragraph is the ______ that the author wants readers to understand.
2Question
A character’s feelings can help reveal the story’s ______.
3Question
When a text explains why something happened, it gives a ______.
4Question
A short summary should include only the most ______ details.
5Question
The word "support" in a passage often means to ______ or back up an idea.
6Question
If a passage is organized by time, it follows a ______ sequence.
7Question
The author’s purpose in an informative article is often to ______ the reader.
8Question
A reader can infer meaning by using clues from the text and their own ______.
9Question
An opinion statement can usually be identified because it includes a personal ______.
10Question
The ______ of the story is the problem that characters must face.
11Question
In many nonfiction texts, headings help the reader ______ information into sections.
12Question
When a writer uses comparison, they show how two ideas are ______.
13Question
A word’s meaning can change depending on its ______ in a sentence.
14Question
The conclusion of an article often restates the main idea in a ______ way.
15Question
If evidence is strong, it can make a claim more ______.
16Question
The phrase "for example" usually introduces a ______ that supports an idea.
17Question
A text’s tone is the author’s ______ toward the subject.
18Question
When a passage presents both sides of an issue, it is showing ______ viewpoints.
19Question
A reader should look for clues in the text to determine a character’s ______.
20Question
The term "theme" refers to the message or ______ idea of a text.
21Question
In the sentence, "Although the test was difficult, Maya remained calm," the word "although" shows a ______.
22Question
A thesis statement often appears in the introduction and presents the writer’s main ______.
23Question
The author uses statistics to provide ______ for the claim.
24Question
A passage that compares two historical events may highlight their ______ and differences.
25Question
The narrator’s point of view affects how the reader understands the ______.
26Question
When an author leaves out a detail, readers may need to make an ______ based on context.
27Question
A persuasive text tries to ______ the reader to agree with the writer.
28Question
The meaning of a paragraph can often be understood by identifying its ______ sentence.
29Question
When a character changes over time, that change is called ______.
30Question
The tone of a humorous passage might be described as ______.
31Question
A strong summary does not include every detail; it focuses on the most ______ information.
32Question
In a cause-and-effect relationship, one event leads to a(n) ______ event.
33Question
The author’s choice of words can influence the reader’s ______ of a text.
34Question
A passage that uses symbolism gives an object a meaning beyond its literal ______.
35Question
When a reader asks, "What does the author want me to learn?" they are identifying the text’s ______.
36Question
A comparison using "like" or "as" is called a ______.
37Question
The sentence, "The city slept under a blanket of snow," uses ______ language.
38Question
In a debate article, the writer may address a counterargument before presenting a stronger ______.
39Question
A reader can determine a text’s structure by noticing whether it is arranged by order, cause and ______, or problem and solution.
40Question
The best evidence in a text is often the detail that most directly supports the writer’s ______.
41Question
A claim becomes stronger when it is supported by specific examples and clear ______.
42Question
When an author creates suspense, the reader feels a sense of ______ about what will happen next.
43Question
A line that hints at future events in a story is called ______.
44Question
In an analytical response, the reader should explain not only what happened but also why it is ______.
45Question
A passage’s central conflict may be internal, meaning it takes place within a character’s ______.
46Question
The author’s perspective can sometimes be recognized through repeated ______ of certain ideas.
47Question
When a text uses irony, the expected result is different from the actual ______.
48Question
A well-written conclusion often leaves the reader with a clear sense of ______.
49Question
To evaluate a text critically, a reader should examine the author’s claims, evidence, and possible ______.
50Question
A sophisticated reader can connect a text to larger ideas, showing how the author’s message relates to society, history, or the human ______.