Main Idea and Text Structure

In buildings, a STRUCTURE is a frame inside holding everything else together. In writing, STRUCTURE is...

• the evidence supporting a claim

• the conclusion

• the main idea

• the orderly arrangement of the text

In a scientific experiment, the STRUCTURE of the procedure is crucial for...

• A) ensuring accurate results

• B) making the experiment more complex

• C) reducing the number of variables

• D) increasing the number of participants

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The MAIN IDEA of a scientific article is similar to...

• A) the hypothesis of an experiment

• B) the conclusion of a study

• C) the data collected

• D) the references used

In a chemical reaction, the STRUCTURE of the molecules affects...

• A) the color of the reactants

• B) the speed of the reaction

• C) the temperature of the environment

• D) the size of the container

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The MAIN IDEA of a physics textbook chapter is usually found in...

• A) the introduction

• B) the glossary

• C) the appendix

• D) the index

In biology, the STRUCTURE of a cell membrane is important for...

• A) energy production

• B) genetic information storage

• C) controlling what enters and leaves the cell

• D) protein synthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The MAIN IDEA of a scientific theory is to...

• A) provide a detailed experiment

• B) explain a wide range of phenomena

• C) list all known facts

• D) describe historical events

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

In an ecosystem, the STRUCTURE of food chains determines...

• A) the biodiversity of the area

• B) the climate of the region

• C) the soil composition

• D) the water cycle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The MAIN IDEA of a scientific graph is to...

• A) show detailed calculations

• B) illustrate relationships between variables

• C) provide a list of materials

• D) describe the history of the experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In a scientific report, the STRUCTURE of the discussion section should...

• A) summarize the introduction

• B) present the raw data

• C) interpret the results

• D) list the equipment used