Main Idea

Multiple Choice

This question asks about the preceding passage as a whole. If the writer were to delete the final paragraph from the essay, which of the following would be lost?

One has only to examine a local newspaper to ascertain the popularity of this addictive brain teaser. Where comics and crossword puzzles reign supreme, it is often easy to locate a grid of spaces and numbers tucked off in a corner, or even sitting boldly next to the time-honored crossword.

• A detailed description of where to find Sudoku games.

• A comment on the similarities between Sudoku and crossword puzzles.

• A reference to the opening paragraph’s mention of Sudoku’s popularity.

• A plea to the reader to avoid Sudoku because of its addictive nature.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, add or delete that "author's purpose" or "select or delete" a sentence 4. Many students think these are some of the hardest questions on the test?

• The author of the passage would most likely agree with

• The author of the passage would most likely disagree with

• The author of the passage would most likely be neutral about

• The author of the passage would most likely not care about

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of mastering the main idea questions in the ACT English section?

• It is optional for students

• It is a minor part of the test

• It is crucial for scoring well

• It is only for advanced students

Multiple Choice

What do test makers often use to complicate simple tasks?

• Complicated wording

• Simple language

• Visual aids

• Direct questions

Multiple Choice

In a passage that argues for more public parks in cities, which of the following sentences would support the author's purpose to persuade?

• Public parks provide a space for children to play and adults to relax.

• Many cities around the world have beautiful parks.

• Parks can be expensive to maintain.

• Some people prefer indoor activities.

Multiple Choice

Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before. 
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Explain how to make apple dessert. 
• Describe a delicious dessert. 
• Persuade you to eat this apple dessert. 
• tell the reader why apple pie is the best pie

Multiple Choice

What does the ACT require you to do with complicated language?

• Translate it into a simple question

• Ignore it

• Memorize it

• Rewrite it in your own words

Multiple Choice

What are the three steps to determine the author's purpose in an essay?

• Check the Title, Decide 'Yes' or 'No', Find the Answer that Restates the Main Idea

• Read the Essay, Summarize the Main Points, Identify the Author's Intent

• Analyze the Structure, Evaluate the Arguments, Conclude the Purpose

• Identify the Audience, Determine the Tone, Assess the Content

Multiple Choice

31) The writer wants to add the following sentence to the paragraph.

After filling out a simple registration form and taking a quick tour of the facility, I took a seat at a table and got right to work on my laptop.

The best placement for the sentence is immediately

• A) before sentence 1.

• B) after sentence 1.

• C) after sentence 2.

• D) after sentence 3.

Multiple Choice

[1] Many freegans also furnish their homes and clothe themselves with used goods, finding things like clothing, dishes, and even furniture and appliances in good working condition. [2]Although freegans manage to save a lot of money, their motivation is not frugality. [3]Freegans are often environmentalists; realizing the impact that overconsumption has on the environment, from waste filling landfills to the resources and energy required to produce goods. [4]Additionally, many freegans wish to free themselves from the materialistic lives of many Americans. [5]By focusing less on possessions, freegans have more time to devote to other interests, often allowing them to pursue less profitable, yet more fulfilling, jobs. [27]

27. Which sentence expresses the main idea of this paragraph

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Multiple Choice

What are the three steps in the 3-Step Play for Add/Delete?

• Identify the Paragraph’s Main Idea, Decide 'Keep' or 'Delete', Look for the 'Why'

• Identify the Paragraph’s Main Idea, Write a Summary, Look for the 'Why'

• Decide 'Keep' or 'Delete', Write a Summary, Identify the Paragraph’s Main Idea

• Look for the 'Why', Identify the Paragraph’s Main Idea, Write a Summary

Open Ended

If we were to delete this sentence, what would the paragraph primarily lose?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the fourth sentence "It may be better to enjoy ... without the hidden extras"

• introduce the main idea

• quote a saying of an expert

• anticipate an argument

• develop more on advice by giving a more practical suggestions

Multiple Choice

What would the paragraph lose if the sentence was removed?

• The main idea

• Supporting details

• The author's purpose

• The conclusion

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident