Main idea practice 1

Main idea practice 1

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The main idea is...

Back

What the story is mostly about

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
Options: He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on., He sleeps all day long., He runs away when you sweep the floor., He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Back

He sleeps all day long.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
Options: She has a really cute monkey named Boots., Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools., Dora helps teach kids Spanish words., She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

Back

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. Options: The pros live the good life., People like professional football players make a lot of money., Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports., All of us can be professional athletes.

Back

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one supporting detail from the text?
Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

Back

They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Supporting details make the main idea stronger.

Back

True

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which supporting detail does not support the main idea?
Main idea: Technology can help students learn.
Options:
1. Students who are struggling can use educational websites to study at their own pace.
2. It's fun to look up Youtube videos in your free time.
3. Many word processors have spell check to help with spelling.
4. Students can communicate with each other about class assignments.

Back

It's fun to look up Youtube videos in your free time.

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