Main Idea - Identify

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

• Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

• Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.

• Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

• Watching robot sumo is boring.

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Which term best describes the supporting details of a piece of writing?

• Structure

• Substance

• Majority

• Descriptive

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Which term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing?

• A detail

• A central point

• A broad topic

• An aspect

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Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.

• Sumo wrestling takes place in a ring.

• The robot that scores the most points wins.

• Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

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The Indian cobra is a species of the genus Naja found in the Indian subcontinent and a member of

the "big four", the four species which inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. This snake is

revered in Indian mythology and culture, and is often seen with snake charmers. The cobra is deaf

to the snake charmer's pipe, but follows the visual cue of the moving pipe and it can sense the

ground vibrations from the snake charmer's tapping. Sometimes, for the sake of safety, all the

venom in cobra's teeth is removed.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Revered in Indian culture, the cobra is often seen with snake charmers.

• Cobras are deaf, but feel vibrations of snake charmers.

• Cobras are a member of the "big four" because of their venomous snake bite.

• Cobras are an endangered species.

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The best definition of supporting details would be...

• Important information that tells more about the overall idea of a piece of writing

• Sentences that make the main idea stronger and clearer.

• The sentences that make up the bulk of a paragraph in a piece of writing.

• Details that support other details.

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Kettle corn is a sweet-and-salty variety of popcorn that is typically mixed or seasoned with a

light-colored refined sugar, salt, and oil. It was traditionally made in cast iron kettles, but in

modern times other types of pans are used. Kettle corn was introduced to the United States in the

18th century. It is referenced in the diaries of Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania circa 1776. It was a

treat sold at fairs or consumed at other festive occasions.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Kettle corn is a sweet and salty snack consumed at fairs.

• Kettle corn was invented by Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania.

• Kettle corn is not very good for you.

• Invented by Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania, kettle corn is still a popular snack today.

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The best definition of main idea would be...

• Important information that tells more about the overall idea of a piece of writing.

• What a piece of writing is mostly about.

• What someone is primarily talking about.

• A vague idea that is supported by very specific details.

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People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones.

What is the MAIN IDEA?

• Taxes are much too high.

• We pay more taxes than we may realize.

• Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair.

• Some taxes are hidden.

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The Louisiana Purchase proved to be one of the shrewdest business pacts in the entire history of the United States. The purchase doubled in the area of the country and provided territory from which fourteen new states were created either wholly or in part. It also gave us control over the mouth of the Mississippi River and opened up the way to foreign trade. Prior to the purchase, the waterway had been blocked by the Spanish, probably with the approval of Napoleon. The land that was bought was rich in timber, minerals, and natural resources of many kinds. Finally, the cost of the transaction was unbelievably low; the total of $15 million amounted to about four cents an acre.

What is the MAIN IDEA?

• The Louisiana Purchase was a very good business deal for the U.S.

• The land bought by the Louisiana Purchase was rich in minerals.

• The land bought by the Louisiana Purchase was very cheap.

• Most Americans were very pleased with the purchase.

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