Idea Principal y Detalles

Details that support the main idea. / Detalles que apoyan la idea principal.

• supporting details / detalles de apoyo

• main idea / idea principal

• evidence / evidencia

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• A detailed description of a character

• A list of supporting details

• The conclusion of the text

Which sentence best supports the main idea of a passage?

• A sentence that provides an example

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A sentence that summarizes the entire passage

• A sentence that contradicts the main idea

Identify the main idea in the following sentence: 'The rapid growth of technology has transformed communication.'

• Technology is growing rapidly

• Communication has changed due to technology

• Technology is important

• Communication is essential

What is a supporting detail?

• A fact or example that explains the main idea

• The main idea itself

• A question about the main idea

• An unrelated fact

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• An example that illustrates the main idea

• A fact that contradicts the main idea

• A statistic that supports the main idea

• A quote that explains the main idea

How can you identify the main idea in a text?

• Look for repeated words or phrases

• Focus on the first sentence only

• Ignore the title

• Read only the last paragraph

What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

• To clarify and explain the main idea

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new topics

• To summarize the text

Which of the following sentences contains a main idea?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The economy is improving due to new policies.

• He went to the store.

• She likes ice cream.

What is the difference between a main idea and a theme?

• A main idea is specific to a text, while a theme is a universal concept

• A theme is specific to a text, while a main idea is a universal concept

• They are the same thing

• A main idea is a question, while a theme is an answer