3.3.1.6 - Be Concise
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of skimming a passage?
💡 Hint: Think about why you would read something quickly first.
What are context clues?
💡 Hint: Remember how we deduce meanings from phrases near difficult words.
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What is skimming?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do before detailed reading.
True or False: Supporting details are not essential for understanding the main idea.
💡 Hint: What do we need to make the main idea clear?
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Read the passage 'The gradual shift in climate has altered the migration patterns of many birds. Warmer temperatures lead to earlier seasons, affecting food sources.' Based on this, what inferences can you make about the impact of climate change on bird behavior?
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in seasons affect living organisms.
You have a dense article with technical jargon. Outline how you could summarize it effectively using the techniques learned in this section.
💡 Hint: Remember to eliminate any redundancy.
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