Main Idea

Front

A topic is the subject of the selection.

Back

True

Front

Main idea = most important thought about the topic

Back

True

Front

Main ideas are always at the beginning of paragraphs.

Back

False

Front

Finding the topic of a selection involves asking, "What is the selection about?"

Back

False

Front

Main idea of the paragraph is the author's message about the topic.

Back

True

Front

Supporting details enhance the topic sentence in a paragraph.

Back

True

Front

A stated main idea means the author has chosen not to use a statement in the passage.

Back

False

Front

Implied main idea: a sentence in a passage stating the topic and main point.

Back

False

Front

Supporting details clarify and illustrate the topic sentence.

Back

True

Front

Main idea is always clearly stated?

Back

False