Main Idea Review

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Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

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Houdini once escaped a straightjacket while suspended high in the air.

Answer explanation

The correct supporting detail is that Houdini once escaped a straightjacket while suspended high in the air, showcasing his ability to escape from impossible traps.

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What supporting detail would go with the main idea: Frogs are amazing jumpers?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.' as it directly supports the main idea that frogs are amazing jumpers.

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Main Idea:
There are many famous skateboarders in the United States.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea? Options: Tony Hawk became famous for his half pipe tricks, Shaun White is a professional skateboarder and snowboarder, With his own television show, Ryan Sheckler is the youngest skateboarder on the pro-circuit, The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.

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The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.

Answer explanation

The supporting detail about the trick called the 'Ollie' does not relate to famous skateboarders in the United States, making it the detail that would NOT go with the main idea.

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Main Idea:
To scuba dive you need a lot of special equipment.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea? Options: Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean., A mask is used to help the scuba diver see things underwater., A scuba diver uses an oxygen tank to breathe under water., Flippers make swimming in the ocean much easier.

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Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.

Answer explanation

The supporting detail that would NOT go with the main idea is 'Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean' as it does not relate to the need for special scuba diving equipment.

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Where is the main idea located? Options: First Sentence, Anywhere in the passage, In the End, Nowhere

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Anywhere in the passage

Answer explanation

The main idea can be located anywhere in the passage, not restricted to a specific section.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

Answer explanation

The best question to ask yourself when trying to find the main idea is 'What point is the author trying to make?' This question helps focus on the central message or theme of the text.

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True or false: The topic is only 1-2 words and is what the text is mostly about.

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True

Answer explanation

The correct answer is True because the topic is indeed typically 1-2 words and represents what the text is mostly about.

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Define the main idea of an informational text.

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What the passage is mainly about.

Answer explanation

The main idea of an informational text is what the passage is mainly about, focusing on the central topic or theme.

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What is a good thing to include when writing a summary for an informational text? Options: characters, the details that support the main idea, theme, conflict.

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the details that support the main idea

Answer explanation

When writing a summary for an INFORMATIONAL text, it is important to include the details that support the main idea, as they provide the key information and context of the text.

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When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or background knowledge you have on the topic.

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False

Answer explanation

When writing a summary, it is not okay to include opinions or background knowledge as it should focus on the main points of the text. Therefore, the statement is False.