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Main idea of a text is...

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what the text is mostly or mainly about

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Tom reels in a line, struggling against a strong pull. He catches a snapping turtle while fishing, which could feed his family for three days.

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Central idea of a text is...

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what the text is mostly or mainly about

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Central idea of 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables'

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Importance of eating fruits and vegetables.

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The piano is a popular instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument.

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Both string and percussion instrument.

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Main idea about beach activities.

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Many fun things to do at the beach.

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details

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Main Idea location:

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start or end of a paragraph

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Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it when awake and always remembers to feed it.

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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are evidence and prove the central idea