Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the summary of what the story is mostly about.

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What does the main idea tell us?

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The main idea tells us the author's purpose of the story.

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What is the main idea in the sentence: 'My cat, Boopster, is very silly.'?

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Boopster is a silly cat.

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What is the main idea in the sentence: 'Missy checked out a new book.'?

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Missy checked out a new book.

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What is the main idea in the sentence: 'Horses are fragile animals.'?

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Horses are fragile animals.

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What is the main idea in the sentence: 'Bobby had fun with his friends.'?

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Bobby had fun with his friends.

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How can you find the main idea of a story?

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Look for what the story is mostly about.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a story about a dog could be: 'The dog loves to play fetch.'

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps you understand the story better.