Main Idea Vocabulary

What is the definition of main idea?

• The main idea is the central point or theme of a text or passage.

• The main idea is the author's personal opinion or bias in a text or passage.

• The main idea is the conclusion or ending of a text or passage.

• The main idea is a minor detail or side point of a text or passage.

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Which sentence in a paragraph is most likely to be the topic sentence?

• The middle sentence in a paragraph is most likely to be the topic sentence.

• The shortest sentence in a paragraph is most likely to be the topic sentence.

• The last sentence in a paragraph is most likely to be the topic sentence.

• The first sentence in a paragraph is most likely to be the topic sentence.

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What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Pollution is a major problem in our world today. It affects the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we live on. We need to take action to reduce pollution and protect our environment.'

• Pollution is not a major problem in our world today.

• Pollution only affects the air we breathe.

• We need to take action to reduce pollution and protect our environment.

• We don't need to take action to reduce pollution and protect our environment.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a topic sentence?

• A topic sentence is a complete sentence.

• All of the given characteristics are true for a topic sentence.

• A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is usually found at the beginning of a paragraph.

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What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Books are a great source of knowledge and entertainment. They can transport us to different worlds, teach us new things, and inspire our imagination. Reading is a wonderful activity that can enrich our lives.'

• Books are a great source of knowledge and entertainment.

• Reading is a boring and useless activity.

• Books have no impact on our lives.

• Books are a terrible source of knowledge and entertainment.

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