
Understanding Main Ideas

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5th - 8th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of a text often referred to as?
Introduction
Conclusion
Main idea
Supporting detail
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the thesis statement usually found in an essay?
Last sentence of the introduction
First sentence of the first paragraph
Middle of the essay
First sentence of the conclusion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a paragraph, where is the main idea most commonly located?
Any sentence
Last sentence
Middle sentence
First sentence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the paragraph about the Icefall on Mount Everest?
It is easy to climb
It is a popular tourist spot
It is a dangerous place
It is a beautiful place
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the paragraph about storm chasers primarily describe?
The history of storm chasing
The equipment used by storm chasers
The dangers of storm chasing
How a super storm develops
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the paragraph about fleas?
Fleas are harmless
Fleas are only found on animals
Fleas have a favorite host but can feed on others
Fleas only bite humans
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the paragraph about walking, what is repeated as the main idea?
Walking is an effective way to exercise
Walking is not beneficial for health
Walking is only for relaxation
Walking is a waste of time
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