Understanding the Central Idea Quiz

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7th Grade
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Hard
Louis Lauro
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of a text?
The most interesting part of the story
The main point the author is trying to convey
A detailed list of characters
The conclusion of the story
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is identifying the central idea important?
It helps to understand the details of the story better
It is only necessary for non-fiction texts
It helps to summarize the text
A) and C) are correct
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following questions can help identify the central idea of a text?
What are the names of the characters?
Where is the setting of the story?
What is the author trying to tell me?
How many chapters does the book have?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a story about a boy who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie, what is the central idea?
Lying is a part of growing up
Honesty is the best policy
Boys often tell lies
Telling the truth can be difficult
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When reading a text, where is the central idea usually found?
In the first sentence
In the conclusion
It can be stated or implied anywhere in the text
Only in the title
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a step in identifying the central idea?
Summarizing the text
Identifying supporting details
Judging the characters' decisions
Asking what the author's purpose is
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A text discusses the harmful effects of plastic on marine life. What is the central idea?
Marine life is important
Plastic should be banned
Plastic pollution is harmful to marine life
People do not care about the ocean
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the title of a text help in identifying the central idea?
It provides a summary of the story
It often hints at or states the central idea
It introduces the characters
It is always written by the author
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