Central Idea Practice

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Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
Options: People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It.", There have been some bad clowns in the news lately., Their face paint hides their true identity., Clowns make fun balloon animals.

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Clowns make fun balloon animals.

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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.

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Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

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Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.Options: Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors., An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years., Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters., Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their deadly companions.

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An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

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Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

Options: People like professional football players make a lot of money., The pros live the good life., Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports., All of us can be professional athletes.

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and we are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble. Options: The other class is way worse than our class., Our class is always well behaved., School is awesome., Our teacher likes our class the most.

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Our class is always well behaved.

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Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph: Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds. Options: Some people like to read. There are many good things that can come from reading. Reading is only good if you want to do well in school. It is good to read a lot.

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There are many good things that can come from reading.

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Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits. Options: Those who complete their homework often do better on the test., Doing your homework helps you remember the material better., When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class., Homework takes your precious after school time.

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Homework takes your precious after school time.

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Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph: Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometimes he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math. Options: Math is the worst subject ever., Math is Johnny's most difficult class., Johnny has a difficult time in school., Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.

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Math is Johnny's most difficult class.

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The Central Idea is...

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What the story is mostly about

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Which expresses the central idea best? Adults tend to eat a lot of pre-made food, but it’s not always healthy. For instance, a Big Mac has 530 calories with 28 grams of fat and a large order of fries has 450 calories and 22 grams of fat. Add a soda, and one meal comes close to 1,000 calories.

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pre-made food is not always healthy