Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How do horses assist humans in various roles?

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Horses help humans in roles such as police work, cattle herding, farming, and transportation.

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What role do fuel trucks play at airports?

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Fuel trucks fill the fuel tanks of airplanes, which is essential for their operation.

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What is a detail that supports the central idea about trucks and airplanes?

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Airplanes depend on trucks for fuel, baggage, and food delivery.

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What are some common breakfast foods in America?

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Common breakfast foods in America include toast, eggs, and cereal.

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What is congee, and where is it commonly eaten?

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Congee is a thick rice porridge commonly eaten in China for breakfast.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing breakfast foods around the world?

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The main idea is that people eat different foods for breakfast around the world.

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What breakfast food is favored in India?

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Pancakes made from lentil beans are favored in India.

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How does the concept of central idea help in understanding a text?

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Understanding the central idea helps readers grasp the main message and supporting details of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that explains, clarifies, or provides evidence for the central idea.

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