Main Idea

Front

A topic is the subject of the selection.

Back

True

Front

Main idea = most important thought about topic

Back

True

Front

Main ideas are found at the start of paragraphs.

Back

False

Front

Finding the topic of a selection involves asking, "What is the selection about?"

Back

False

Front

Main idea of the paragraph: author's message about the topic.

Back

True

Front

Supporting details enhance the topic sentence in a paragraph.

Back

True

Front

Main idea stated means the author includes a statement in the passage.

Back

False

Front

Implied main idea: a sentence in a passage stating the topic and main point.

Back

False

Front

Supporting details clarify and illustrate the topic sentence.

Back

True

Front

Main idea is clearly stated.

Back

False