Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a passage.

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Where can the main idea be found in a passage?

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The main idea can be found anywhere in the passage.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is a universal lesson, while the main idea is what a story is about.

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What are taste buds?

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Taste buds are sensory organs on the tongue that help us taste different flavors.

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How many taste buds do we have on our tongue?

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We have about 9,000 taste buds on our tongue.

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What is Scrabble?

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Scrabble is a word game where players build words on a game board using letter tiles.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is the central point that summarizes the content of that paragraph.

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Why is the main idea important?

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The main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text.

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Can the main idea be a single sentence?

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Yes, the main idea can often be expressed in a single sentence.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to restate the main idea and key points in your own words.

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