Main Idea Practice

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To give you more information about the main idea.

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What supporting detail best supports the topic sentence: 'Subway is a healthier option than McDonald’s'?

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Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald’s has fried foods.

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Does the main idea need supporting details?

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False

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What is the main idea?

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What the story or text is mostly about.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or clarify the main idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help to strengthen and clarify the main idea.

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Can a paragraph have more than one supporting detail?

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Yes, a paragraph can have multiple supporting details.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How do you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the topic sentence and supporting details.