What is the main idea of a text?
Reading Comprehension Test Prep

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
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What are text features?
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Text features are elements like titles, headings, and pictures that help readers understand the main idea and structure of a text.
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What does 'pays heed' mean?
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'Pays heed' means to notice or pay attention to something.
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What is a supporting detail?
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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or back up the main idea.
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What is the purpose of a title in a text?
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The title gives readers a clue about the topic or main idea of the text.
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What does it mean to summarize a text?
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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points and ideas.
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What is an inference?
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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
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