Reading Skills for 1st Graders: Comprehension and Fluency

Question 1

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', who built their house out of straw?

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The first little pig

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The second little pig

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The third little pig

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The wolf

Question 2

When we read a story, what is the most important part we are trying to understand?

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The main idea the author wants us to know

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The setting of the story

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The beginning of the story

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The main character's name

Question 3

Who are the most important characters in the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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The wolf and the three little pigs

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The first little pig

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The three little birds

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The farmer and his wife

Question 4

Who is the main character in the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?

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The caterpillar

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The apple

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The butterfly

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The sun

Question 5

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', what did the pigs learn?

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It's important to be prepared and work hard.

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It's okay to be lazy and not build a strong house.

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It's always safe to open the door to strangers.

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Don't build your house near a forest.

Question 6

What is the most important part of a story that tells you what the story is mostly about?

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The main idea

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The beginning of the story

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The characters in the story

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The setting of the story

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a part of a story?

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The best friend of the main character

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The characters

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The setting

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The plot

Question 8

What is NOT a part of a story?

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The message

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The characters

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The setting

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The problem

Question 9

What is the most important lesson we can learn from the story of "The Little Red Hen"?

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It's important to help others.

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Being lazy is okay.

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Magic wands are real.

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Big houses are the best.

Question 10

Who is NOT a character in the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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The Little Red Hen

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The Big Bad Wolf

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The First Little Pig

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The Second Little Pig

Question 11

Who is the main character in the story, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?

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Caterpillar

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Butterfly

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Apple

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Sun

Question 12

What part of a story tells us the most important lesson or idea?

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Theme

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Setting

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Characters

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Problem

Question 13

In a story, we learn about the characters, the setting, and the lesson or message. Which of these is NOT something we learn about in a story?

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The number of pages

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The characters

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The setting

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The lesson or message

Question 14

Who is the most important character in a story?

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The one who makes the story happen

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The one who appears the most

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The one who talks the most

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The one who is the nicest

Question 15

In a story, which part tells us where and when the story takes place?

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Setting

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Characters

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Theme

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Problem

Question 16

What is the main idea of the story "The Little Red Hen"?

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The Little Red Hen works hard to grow wheat and make bread.

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The Little Red Hen's friends help her plant and harvest wheat.

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The Little Red Hen shares her bread with her friends.

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The Little Red Hen bakes a delicious loaf of bread.

Question 17

In the story “The Cat in the Hat”, who is the main character that makes a big mess?

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A mischievous cat with a big hat

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A silly dog with a wagging tail

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A friendly rabbit with long ears

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A curious bird with a colorful beak

Question 18

Who is the most important character in the story "The Gingerbread Man"?

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The Gingerbread Man

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The Witch

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The Fox

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The Old Man

Question 19

Who is the main character in the sentence: 'The little girl skipped happily through the park.'?

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The little girl

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The park

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Happily

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Skipped

Question 20

Who do we learn about in a story?

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Characters

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The beginning

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The setting

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The end

Question 21

Let's imagine we're making up a story. Which of these is NOT something we need to have in our story?

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How loudly we read the story

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People or animals in the story

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Where and when the story happens

Question 22

Who is the hardworking hen who grows the wheat in the story?

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The Little Red Hen

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The fox

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The cat

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The pig

Question 23

At the start of a story, we find out who the story is about and where it happens. What part of the story is this called?

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Introduction

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Problem

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Solution

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Ending

Question 24

After you finish reading a story, what's the best way to remember and share the main events in your own words?

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Tell the main events in the order they happened, using your own words.

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Pretend to be a character and act out the events.

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Write down all the details of the story.

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Sing a song about the story.

Question 25

Who is a character in the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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Big Bad Wolf

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Cinderella

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Rumpelstiltskin

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Little Red Riding Hood

Question 26

In a story, what part teaches us the most important lesson or idea the author wants us to know?

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Theme

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Setting

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Characters

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Plot

Question 27

Who or what makes things happen in a story?

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Characters

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Setting

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Theme

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Conflict

Question 28

What part of a story helps you understand what it's about?

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The plot

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The pictures

Question 29

When you want to tell someone about a story you've read, what's the best way to make it shorter and easier to understand?

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Tell them the most important parts in your own words

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Tell them every single thing that happened

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Just tell them the beginning and the end

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Copy the story exactly as it is

Question 30

When you read aloud, what's the best way to read?

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Speak clearly and at a good speed

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Read quickly without stopping

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Skip words you don't know

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Mumble your words quietly

Question 31

What part of a story tells the most important lesson or idea?

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The theme

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The characters

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The setting

Question 32

In a story, which part comes first?

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The beginning

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The end

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The middle

Question 33

Who is a character in the story of the three little pigs?

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The wolf

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The gingerbread man

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Little Red Riding Hood

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The big bad bear

Question 34

In a story, which part tells us where and when the story takes place?

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Setting

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Characters

Question 35

When you're reading, what's NOT a good way to understand what you're reading?

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Skip words you don't know

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Ask yourself questions about the story

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Guess what might happen next

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Tell the main parts of the story in your own words

Question 36

What lesson do you think the author wanted to teach us in the story about the little bird that kept trying to fly?

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Never give up, even when you fail.

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Birds are the only animals that can fly.

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It's okay to be afraid of falling.

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We should always be happy, even when things are hard.

Question 37

During reading, what strategies did you use to help you remember the important parts of the story?

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Reading the story multiple times

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Looking at the pictures and thinking about what was happening

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Skipping the parts I didn't understand

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Reading only the first and last sentences of each paragraph

Question 38

Imagine a story with characters who think and feel differently. How can these differences impact the story?

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They can make the story more exciting and full of surprises.

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They can cause problems or misunderstandings between the characters.

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They don't really matter and don't affect the story.

Question 39

In the story, the author says the forest is 'dark and gloomy'. What does this tell us about the story's mood?

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The story is mysterious and unknown.

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The story is happy and cheerful.

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The story is peaceful and calm.

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The story is bright and sunny.

Question 40

In fairy tales, what does the phrase 'happily ever after' usually mean?

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The characters will live happily together forever.

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The story is about a prince and princess.

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The story is going to be sad.

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The story is a nonfiction story.

Question 41

In the story, we learn that the little girl is afraid of the dark. How does this clue help us guess what might happen next?

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It suggests that something frightening might happen to the girl in the dark.

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It means the girl is brave.

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It tells us the girl will get lost.

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It makes the reader feel happy for the girl.

Question 42

How does the problem in the story help you understand the main idea?

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The problem shows how the characters solve problems and learn from their mistakes.

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The problem makes the story more fun to read.

Question 43

In the story, we learn about the events through the eyes of Sam, the main character. How does this first-person point of view affect our understanding of the story?

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It makes us feel like we are experiencing the events with Sam.

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It lets us know what all the characters are thinking and feeling.

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It helps us understand why the other characters behave the way they do.

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It makes the story hard to follow because we only know what Sam knows.

Question 44

The story of "The Ugly Duckling" teaches us that everyone is different and special in their own way. How can this message help you when you meet someone new who is different from you?

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Remember that everyone has different strengths and qualities, even if they look or act differently.

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It's okay to make fun of people who are different.

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You should avoid talking to people who are different from you.

Question 45

In the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, why does the author describe the caterpillar eating so many different foods?

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To show how the caterpillar grows and changes

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To teach children about different types of food

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To make the story more interesting

Question 46

In the story of "The Three Little Pigs," what important lesson can we learn about being ready for challenges?

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It's important to plan ahead and be prepared.

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It's okay to be lazy and not work hard.

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We should always give up when things get tough.

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It's always best to trust strangers.

Question 47

In the sentence, 'The little girl skipped through the meadow with a big smile on her face,' what does the phrase 'with a big smile on her face' tell us about the little girl?

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The little girl is happy and cheerful.

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The little girl is sad.

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The little girl is running through the meadow.

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The little girl is moving quickly.

Question 48

What does it mean to read smoothly?

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Reading with expression and feeling

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Reading quickly without making mistakes

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Reading slowly and carefully

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Reading only the words you know

Question 49

What do you put at the end of a question?

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A question mark

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A period

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A comma

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An exclamation point

Question 50

Making a prediction means:

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Thinking about what might happen next in the story

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Repeating what you have already read

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Changing the story completely

Question 51

When you summarize a story, you:

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Tell the story again in your own words

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Add extra details to the story

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Just repeat the title of the story

Question 52

The best way to improve your reading fluency is to:

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Read out loud regularly

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Just read silently in your head

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Only look at the pictures in the book

Question 53

Sight words help you to:

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Read words quickly without having to sound them out

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Learn how to spell new words

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Understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

Question 54

When you read with expression, you:

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Use different voices and sounds to make the characters and story come alive

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Read quickly and without pausing

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Skip over words that you don't know

Question 55

Asking questions while you read helps you to:

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Understand the story better

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Show off how much you already know

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Make the story go by faster

Question 56

What is the main reason for asking questions while reading?

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To get answers and learn more about the story

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To show off how smart you are

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To annoy the teacher

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a benefit of reading fluently?

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It makes you read faster than everyone else

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It helps you understand what you read better

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It makes reading more fun

Question 58

When we read, what does it mean to understand what we're reading?

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Getting the main idea and important details

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Knowing the meaning of all the words

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Reading the words quickly

Question 59

What should you do if you come to a word you don't know?

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Ask for help

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Skip it

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Make up what you think it is

Question 60

What is the most important part of a story?

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The main events

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The beginning

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The end

Question 61

What is the difference between a real story and a made-up story?

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Real stories are true, made-up stories are not

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Real stories are not true, made-up stories are

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Real stories are about animals, made-up stories are about people

Question 62

Which of these is a good way to make predictions while reading?

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Thinking about what might happen next

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Looking at the pictures

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Skipping words you don't understand

Question 63

Why is it helpful to ask questions while reading?

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It helps you to understand what you are reading

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It makes the story more exciting

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It shows how smart you are

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a way to understand what you're reading?

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Just reading the words over and over again.

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Making connections between what you're reading and what you already know

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Predicting what will happen next

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Rereading something you didn't understand.