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Identifying Main Idea

Authored by Katie Young

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5th Grade

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Identifying Main Idea
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the main idea of a passage or text?

Background information

Supporting details

Summary

Central point

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is NOT a technique for identifying the main idea in an article?

Read the first and last sentences

Look at repetitive information

Analyze the characters

Look at the topic and pictures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to identify the main idea?

To understand the central idea or message of a text or conversation.

To waste time and effort

To confuse the reader

To overlook important details

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

 Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.


The topic of this paragraph is:

fear

passing fears

two-to-four year olds fear of animals.

common fears

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts


The stated main idea of this paragraph is:

Passing fears are common in early childhood.

Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.

By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.

Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

The main idea is the central point or theme of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to support the main idea.

The main idea is the author's opinion, while supporting details are the reader's interpretation.

The main idea is the conclusion of a text, while supporting details are the introduction.

The main idea is a specific detail or fact, while supporting details are general statements.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

Why is it necessary to understand the main idea before reading a passage?

To waste time and confuse the reader.

To focus on irrelevant information.

To make the passage more difficult to understand.

To help with comprehension and focus on relevant information.

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