Main Ideas C1 C2

What is the primary subject of a passage called?

• The Supporting Detail

• The Main Idea

• The Topic

• The Scope

According to the 'Golden Formula,' what two elements combine to create the Main Point?

• Topic + Scope

• Topic + 'So What?'

• 'So What?' + Supporting Detail

• Topic + Supporting Detail

Where is the topic of a passage most often introduced?

• The conclusion

• The last sentence

• The first sentence

• The middle of the paragraph

Which of the following is an example of a 'Point Indicator'?

• For example

• However

• Significant

• Because

What is the mental model suggested for finding Supporting Details?

• An Artist

• A Lawyer

• A Detective

• A Scientist

An answer choice that focuses only on one fact from the passage is described as...

• Off-Topic

• Twisted Fact

• Too Broad

• Too Narrow

In the 'Old Idea vs. New Idea' template, which part is almost always the main idea?

• The transition word

• The first detail mentioned

• The New Idea

• The Old Idea

What does the 'scope' of a passage help you understand?

• The author's personal opinion or bias

• The overall length or word count of the text

• How broad or specific the central topic is

• The exact number of supporting details given

What is the main idea of a fiction passage usually focused on?

• The specific historical accuracy of the events

• A central trait or quality of a character or place

• A hidden layer of complex, abstract symbolism

• The details of the author's personal biography

What is a 'compression noun'?

• A noun that is exceptionally short or abbreviated in some way

• A noun that is intentionally difficult for the reader to understand

• A general noun used to refer to a specific topic already mentioned

• A noun that always signals the passage's main idea is coming next