Main/Central Idea Pre-Test

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What are details in a text?

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Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate through the story.

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How can you identify the main idea of a story?

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You can identify the main idea by asking what point the author is trying to make.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and reinforces the key points discussed in the paragraph.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without going into detail.

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What is the significance of the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, which can inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.