Main Idea review

Main Idea review

Multiple Choice

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

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to locate a main idea? How will it help you?

• Locating the main idea will help you comprehend a text better.

• It will help you learn more about a subject.

• It does not really help you much.

• None of the answers fit the question.

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to find the main idea of an article, where would you look?

• In the first sentence

• In the first sentence of the second paragraph

• In the last sentence of the first paragraph

• There is no one place where the main idea is always found

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

• Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers

• Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government.

• Students should learn the importance of following directions from teachers.

• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.