Main Idea

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Main idea of a passage

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It is what the passage is mostly about.

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Determine the main idea by combining supporting details.

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True

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Top tips: Big picture, re-read first/last sentences, check for repetition.

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True

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Main idea can be implied or stated.

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True

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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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Benjamin Franklin's passion for writing led him to establish a printing shop and publish a newspaper at twenty-two, along with 'Poor Richard’s Almanac', which featured humorous tales, weather info, and wise sayings.

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Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.

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Main idea of the author's weekend plans with family.

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Sharks can lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime, with teeth arranged in rows that fall out easily. New teeth push forward to replace lost ones, as sharks continually grow new teeth.

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Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.

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Training a dog as a watchdog can reduce unexpected behavior. Some dogs distinguish between unwanted visitors and friends, as friends are welcomed. However, some dogs may still attack the postman, who visits often but never enters. This leads the dog to perceive the postman as unwanted. Main idea?

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Training a dog as a watchdog can reduce unexpected behavior.

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Main idea: Robots as personal servants in the future.

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Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.