What is the main idea of a passage?

Understanding Main Ideas

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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The last sentence of a paragraph
A detailed description of a character
A list of unrelated facts
The big picture or most important point
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the topic in a passage?
A verb describing an action
An adjective describing a feeling
A detailed explanation of a concept
A noun that describes the subject
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a topic?
Sports
A delicious meal
The beauty of nature
Running quickly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the controlling idea do?
It lists all the details of a topic
It answers the question 'what about the topic?'
It introduces a new topic
It provides a summary of the entire passage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, what is the controlling idea about Canada?
Canada has many lakes
Canada is known for its maple syrup
Canada is the second largest country in the world
Canada is a cold country
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the passage about Canadians?
Canadians enjoy winter sports
Canada is a large country
Canadians love playing hockey
Canadians are known for their politeness and helpfulness
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the main idea often found in a passage?
In the middle of the passage
In the title of the passage
At the beginning or end of the passage
In the footnotes
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