Main Idea
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English
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3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does it mean to summarize a text?
To provide a detailed analysis of the text.
To give a brief statement of the main points.
To rewrite the text in your own words.
To critique the text and its arguments.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?
Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.
Read every sentence carefully and memorize them.
Ignore the first and last sentences of the paragraph.
Summarize the paragraph in your own words without reading it.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why do authors use main ideas and supporting details?
To create suspense in their writing.
To organize their writing and help readers understand their message.
To make their writing longer and more complex.
To confuse the readers with unnecessary information.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you tell if a sentence is a main idea?
If the sentence can stand alone and gives a clear message about the text, it is likely the main idea.
If the sentence contains complex vocabulary and is difficult to understand.
If the sentence is the longest in the paragraph.
If the sentence is a question rather than a statement.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea?
The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.
The main idea is a summary of the entire text.
The main idea is a personal opinion of the author.
The main idea is a detailed analysis of the text.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that summarizes the entire text.
A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
A sentence that introduces a new topic in the paragraph.
A sentence that concludes the paragraph.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is it important to identify the main idea?
It helps you memorize the text better.
It allows you to understand the overall message of the text.
It makes reading more enjoyable.
It helps you find specific details in the text.
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