Main Idea Practice Flashcard

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Can a passage have multiple supporting details?

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Yes

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What is the main idea of a passage or text?

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Central idea in a story or text

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Why is it important to identify the main idea of a passage?

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To understand the overall message or purpose of the text.

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Is the main idea always explicitly stated in a passage?

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No

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What are some strategies for identifying the main idea?

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Identifying the topic sentence, looking for repeated words or phrases, summarizing the passage in your own words, and identifying the central theme or message.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea.

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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They provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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Can the main idea be inferred from the text?

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Yes, sometimes the main idea is implied rather than directly stated.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.