Ideas and Support

Which detail from the text supports the main idea?

• The detail that directly states or strongly supports the main idea.

• A detail that is mentioned in passing but not relevant to the main idea

• A detail that contradicts the main idea

• A detail that is unrelated to the main idea

Answer explanation

The correct detail directly states or strongly supports the main idea, aligning with the main focus of the text.

How does the author use evidence to support their claim?

• The author uses evidence by including personal anecdotes that are unrelated to the claim

• The author uses evidence by citing specific examples, statistics, expert opinions, or research findings that directly support the claim being made in the text.

• The author uses evidence by relying solely on emotional appeals without factual support

• The author uses evidence by presenting fictional scenarios that contradict the claim

Answer explanation

The author uses evidence by citing specific examples, statistics, expert opinions, or research findings that directly support the claim being made in the text.

Which detail from the passage best supports the author's argument?

• The detail discussing the weather forecast for next week.

• The detail mentioning the CEO's favorite color is blue.

• The detail stating 'statistics show a 10% increase in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy.'

• The detail about the company's founding date.

Answer explanation

The detail stating 'statistics show a 10% increase in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy' best supports the author's argument by providing concrete evidence of the strategy's success.

Explain how the evidence presented in the text strengthens the main idea.

• The evidence is irrelevant and does not impact the main idea in any way.

• The evidence weakens the main idea by introducing unnecessary details.

• The evidence contradicts the main idea, causing confusion among readers.

• The evidence serves as concrete proof or validation of the main idea, making it more convincing and compelling to the audience.

Answer explanation

The evidence serves as concrete proof or validation of the main idea, making it more convincing and compelling to the audience.

How do the supporting details contribute to the overall message of the passage?

• Supporting details contribute by introducing irrelevant information

• Supporting details contribute by contradicting the main idea of the passage

• Supporting details contribute by distracting the reader from the main idea

• Supporting details contribute by providing evidence, examples, and explanations that support and enhance the main idea or theme of the passage.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights how supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that support and enhance the main idea or theme of the passage.

Identify the main idea in Source B.

• Summarizing the details in Source B.

• Identifying the main idea or central theme in Source B.

• Analyzing the author's word choice in Source B.

• Comparing and contrasting Source B with other sources.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is identifying the main idea or central theme in Source B, as it focuses on the primary concept presented in the source.

Provide an example from the text that illustrates the main idea.

• In the text 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the main idea is the benefits of technology. An example that illustrates this is when the animals use advanced machinery to increase productivity on the farm.

• In the text 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the main idea is the celebration of diversity. An example that illustrates this is when the animals of different species come together for a feast.

• In the text 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the main idea is the corruption of power. An example that illustrates this is when the pigs start to act like humans and oppress the other animals on the farm.

• In the text 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the main idea is the importance of friendship. An example that illustrates this is when the animals work together to build a windmill.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the corruption of power, as illustrated by the pigs acting like humans and oppressing the other animals on the farm.

Summarize the main ideas from the different sources and explain how they are connected.

• The sources contradict each other, making it impossible to summarize and connect their main ideas

• The main ideas are completely unrelated and cannot be connected

• The main ideas from different sources are summarized by extracting key points and identifying common themes, which are then connected to form a coherent explanation.

• The main ideas are summarized by focusing on irrelevant details and not identifying common themes

Answer explanation

The main ideas from different sources are summarized by extracting key points and identifying common themes, which are then connected to form a coherent explanation.

When authors present ideas and claims, they support them with facts, reasons, and other evidence.

• True

• False

You should evaluate the way an author supports an idea or claim by determining which statements are facts and which are opinions. You can do this by reading each statement and asking, “Can this be proven to be true?”

• True

• False