Main Idea

Main Idea

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English

2nd - 3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a story?

Back

To summarize means to tell the main points of the story in your own words.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to know the main idea?

Back

Knowing the main idea helps you understand what you are reading better.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

"Dogs make good pets" is a main idea because it tells what the paragraph is about.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

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

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