Central Idea Practice 8th Grade

Where do you normally find the main idea?

• In the first sentence
• At the end of the Paragraph
• All of the answers are correct!!
• It is implied

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences
•   details
• A triangle
• reliable topics

a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about

• Topic
• Claim
• Main Idea
• Transitional sentence

The general subject that the passage is about....

• Topic
• Claim
• Main Idea
• Supporting details

The broad subject usually one or two words...

• Topic 
• Claim
• Main Idea
• Supporting details

What is the implied main idea? 
When tigers hunt, they hunt alone. In contrast, lions hunt in groups; they work together to drive their prey into an ambush. Cheetahs are known for their speed when they chase prey. Leopards are able to climb trees when they are prowling for prey. Surprisingly, jaguars often hunt in water. There is great diversity in the hunting habits of large cats. There is also great diversity in the places in which they hunt.

• There is great diversity in the hunting habits of large cats, and there is also great diversity in the places in which they hunt.
• When tigers hunt, they hunt alone, but in contrast, lions hunt in groups.
• Cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars have different methods of hunting.