Main Idea

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Best question for finding the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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King Midas, adorned in gold with a golden crown, rings, scepter, and shoes, had a golden box of coins and a daughter named Marigold.

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King Midas loved gold.

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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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The piano is a popular musical instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument due to its sound production and playing method.

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The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, note good things, help others, act happy.

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Shanna experienced a vast array of fish and sea creatures in a huge tank, feeling underwater yet dry.

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The Aquarium

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Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, and buildings, taking down trees, causing mudslides, and leaving debris. Cleanup can take months.

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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Main idea of the paragraph:

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Pictures help weather reporters get information out quickly.

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Topic of an essay on the benefits of healthy eating?

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Healthy foods

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Difference between topic and main idea?

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Topic: what the text is about; Main idea: what the author conveys about the subject.