Main idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea.

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Can the main idea be implied or stated?

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True, the main idea can be either implied or stated.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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How an octopus gets its food.

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What does Jenny want to be when she grows up?

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Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

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The main idea is the overall point, while details provide supporting information.

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How can you find the main idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the content.

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What is an implied main idea?

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An implied main idea is not directly stated but can be inferred from the details.

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Why is understanding the main idea important?

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Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message of the text.