Main/Central Idea Pre-Test

Main/Central Idea Pre-Test

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English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are details in a text?

Back

Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate through the story.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a story?

Back

You can identify the main idea by asking what point the author is trying to make.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

Back

A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and reinforces the key points discussed in the paragraph.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to infer in reading?

Back

To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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