Main Idea and Details

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The main idea of a text is...

Back

what the text is mostly or mainly about

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Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Front

The central idea of a passage/text is....

Back

what the text is mostly or mainly about

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What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

Back

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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The main idea is supported by what? Options: topics, details, monkeys, periods

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details

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Where can the Main Idea usually be found?

Back

At the start or end of a paragraph.

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Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.

What is the central idea?

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Supporting details...

Back

are evidence and prove the central idea

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about King Midas?

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King Midas loved gold.