Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to share.

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How can you find the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the sentence that tells what the passage is mostly about.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to tell the main points of the story in your own words.

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps you understand what you are reading better.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain the main idea.

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Can a main idea be a single word?

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No, the main idea is usually a complete thought or sentence.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a story about a dog could be 'Dogs are loyal pets.'

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What is the difference between the main idea and details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.

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How do you choose the best main idea from options?

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Look for the option that covers the most important points of the passage.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a short piece of writing that tells a story or shares information.