Finding the Main Idea Test

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are key details?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support and explain the main idea.

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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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What is the purpose of the front teeth of a beaver?

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The front teeth of a beaver are used to cut and tear the bark off trees.

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What do the back teeth of a beaver do?

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The back teeth are flat and rough and are used for chewing.

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What is the main idea of the passage about John and Matt?

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John and Matt want to be firemen.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Lucy?

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Lucy was upset that she had to go to bed.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps to explain or prove the main idea.

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What is the main idea of the passage about mudskippers?

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The passage is mostly about how mudskippers can climb trees.