Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a cause in a sentence?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect in a sentence?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which usually states the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is inference?

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Inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.