Main Idea

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Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

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Giraffes do make noises

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Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

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Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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Main idea

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Is what the passage is mostly about

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The main idea can be implied or stated.

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True

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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What the text is mostly, or mainly, about

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What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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The main idea is supported by what?

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details

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Central idea of a passage/text

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what the text is mostly or mainly about

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What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

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It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.