Get ready for the second KS2 English quiz on comprehension! Comprehension is like being a detective when you read – figuring out what the author is saying and feeling the story. Authors use tricks to keep readers curious about what happens next and what characters are thinking.
Good authors love surprises, so they don't tell everything at once. Skilled readers use inference (making smart guesses) and deduction (using facts to decide). When you write your own stories, remember these tricks to make them super exciting! Test your skills in this second Comprehension quiz and become a reading detective!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Comprehension
Authors often use this technique to 'hook' the reader. Wanting to know why Jacob sighs will encourage a person to continue reading.
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There is no mention of children, rain or leaves.
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'Drone' especially means a continuous sound of humming or buzzing.
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The word 'inviting' is an adjective.
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Many words in the English language have more than one meaning.
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Do you get the impression that Jacob is planning something?
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Here, Jacob is plotting, planning, scheming, or calculating.
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Wanting to watch TV doesn't follow from the information about Jacob that we have so far.
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He's been heard by his mother which means he won't be allowed out on his bike now.
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He would rather be riding his bike than taking a piano exam!
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