Inference and Main Idea

Central Idea, Evidence and Inference - Read article on Nickels first

Central Idea - The main idea of the passage.

An inference is an educated guess based on what information you are already given. ( It is not specifically stated. You have to read between the lines.

Inference

Evidence is the facts or sources that support your written argument. Ex. A quotation from the text that helps you make your point.

​Evidence

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of this passage?

• A. Buffalo Nickels were difficult to manufacture.

• B. President Taft wanted a new nickel design

• C. The Buffalo nickel was designed by James Earle Frazier.

• D. The Hobbs Manufacturing Company was not satisfied with Frasier's design.

Multiple Choice

Which three sentences about the American Nickel show support for the Central Idea? ( Choose 3)

• A. " From the beginning, there had been complaints about using a Native American and a bison on a coin."

• B. " Many people today believe the American Indian and American Buffalo nickels are the most beautiful and creative designs of any American coin that has ever been in circulation.

• C. " The designs looked blurry, and the dates were easily worn off in ciruclation."

• D. The production of the new nickels was delayed several months due to objections from the Hobbs Manufacturing Company. "

• E. " Frasier was hired to come up with a new nickel design."

Open Ended

According to the passage, why did President Taft want to change the design of the nickel?

Multiple Choice

What can readers infer from the fact that officials in the Taft administration " were impressed by Fraser's designs showing a Native American and an American buffalo? Select all that apply.

• A. The officials felt sorry for the Native Americans because of the injustices done to them by whites.

• B. The officials considered the American Buffalo an integral part of the American West.

• C. The officials were not impressed by any other designer's suggestions

• D. The officials considered Native Americans integral parts of the American West.

Reading Passage Number 2

​Central Idea

Read the passage about the Celts. Be prepared to answer questions on what you read.

Dropdown

What is the central idea of the second passage about the Celts?​ ​ ​ ​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

Which three sentences from the passage provide support for the Central idea of the Celts article?

• "Hundreds of years ago, people believed in spirits, both good and evil."

• " As part of the celebration, people wore costumes and ate plenty of good food. '

• "Several hundreds of years later, other beliefs and religions spread to the Celtic lands."

• " Celtic people understood how November 1 was a good day to honor the good spirits because they had been doing it for centuries. "

• " The night before the festival day, became known as "All-hallows Eve" or Halloween.

Open Ended

Why do you think the Celts wore costumes to festivals?