TACHS Language

Comprehensive study of TACHS language covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.

Vocabulary DevelopmentReading ComprehensionGrammar and Sentence Structure
Advanced Context CluesAnalyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneComplex Sentence Construction
Applying Language Skills in Everyday LifeEffective Note-Taking and SummarizingPeer Editing and Constructive Feedback
Active Reading StrategiesTime Management for Language TestsProcess of Elimination
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Basic Concepts

Reading Comprehension

Understanding What You Read

Reading comprehension means truly understanding the message, details, and purpose of a text. It's not just about reading the words, but grasping what the author is trying to say.

Key Strategies

  • Identify Main Ideas: What is the passage mainly about?
  • Find Supporting Details: What evidence backs up the main idea?
  • Make Inferences: What can you figure out that's not directly stated?
  • Summarize: Can you retell the passage in your own words?

Types of Questions

On the TACHS, you might see:

  • Main idea or theme questions
  • Detail or fact-finding questions
  • Inference questions
  • Vocabulary-in-context questions

Real-World Application

Strong reading comprehension skills help you understand school assignments, follow instructions, and analyze newspaper articles or books.

Sample Passage

Sara glanced at the darkening sky and hurried home, hoping to beat the storm. She knew from experience that summer storms could strike quickly.

Question:
Why did Sara hurry home?

Examples

  • Identifying the main idea in a science article about volcanoes.

  • Making an inference about a character’s feelings in a story.

In a Nutshell

Reading comprehension helps you truly understand and analyze what you read.

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Grammar and Sentence Structure