READING COMPREHENSION

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Able to do something.

Factual passages present information based on facts, while opinion passages express personal beliefs or feelings.

Venus has an atmosphere that traps heat, while Mercury lacks an atmosphere.

A document signed in 1776 declaring the American colonies' freedom from Great Britain.

A supporting detail is a sentence that provides evidence or examples to back up the main idea.

Transition sentences help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

An example sentence illustrates or clarifies a point made in the text.

To summarize a passage means to give a brief overview of the main points.

The main idea is the central point or concept that the paragraph discusses.