Central Idea Practice

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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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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What does it mean for a TV channel to be 'ground-breaking'?

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A ground-breaking TV channel introduces new ideas or formats that change the way things are done.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was a famous inventor known for creating many important inventions, including the light bulb and the phonograph.

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What is a patent?

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A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor that gives them exclusive rights to make, use, or sell their invention for a certain period of time.

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What does it mean if a law is considered 'unfair'?

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An unfair law is one that does not provide equal treatment or justice to all individuals.

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What is the significance of Shakespeare's works?

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Shakespeare's works are significant because they have influenced literature and theater for centuries and are still widely studied and performed today.

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What are taste buds?

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Taste buds are sensory organs on the tongue that allow us to perceive different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

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How many taste buds do humans have?

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Humans have approximately 9,000 taste buds on their tongue.

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What is the purpose of a central idea in a passage?

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The purpose of a central idea is to summarize the main point of the text and guide the reader's understanding.

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What does it mean to challenge someone to a fight in the context of the Middle Ages?

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Challenging someone to a fight was a way to determine guilt or innocence based on the outcome of the battle.