Main Idea and Supporting Details Flashcard

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Identify the main idea of the following passage: The sun is essential for life on Earth. It provides warmth, light, and energy for plants to grow.

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The sun is essential for life on Earth.

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Identify the main idea of the following passage: Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, friendly, and can provide companionship.

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Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, friendly, and can provide companionship.

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Summarize the passage based on the main idea: The main idea of the passage is that exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It discusses the benefits of exercise and how it can improve overall well-being.

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Exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Summarize the passage based on the main idea: The main idea of the passage is that reading is a valuable skill. It talks about the benefits of reading and how it can improve vocabulary and knowledge.

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Reading is a valuable skill and can improve vocabulary and knowledge.

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Ominous: The dark clouds and strong winds gave an ominous feeling to the atmosphere.

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

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perplexed: She was perplexed by the complicated math problem and couldn't figure out the solution.

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confused

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Explain the plot structure of the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'.

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The plot structure follows a traditional narrative arc with an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Explain the plot structure of the story 'Cinderella'. Options: Introduction, conflict, magical intervention, transformation, resolution

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Introduction, conflict, magical intervention, transformation, resolution

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furious: The furious lion roared loudly, scaring away the other animals.

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extremely angry or violent

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Drenched: After playing in the rain, the children were drenched and had to change into dry clothes.

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completely soaked or wet