Main Idea and Supporting Details Practice

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

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What is an example of a topic?

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Bears.

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What does Mark want everyone to think about him as a skater?

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Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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What are descriptions of people, places, and things that support the main idea called?

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Details.

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Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea 'Pools can be fun but dangerous'?

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We went swimming at my aunt's house last week.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains or illustrates the main idea.

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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A topic is a general subject, while the main idea is the specific point about that subject.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea in a passage?

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It helps to understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Reading can improve your vocabulary and comprehension.

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What are some common signal words that indicate supporting details?

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For example, such as, in addition, and furthermore.