Reading 5 Main Idea

What is the main idea of the given picture?

• It was indeed a busy day.

• People love waiting in line.

• Many people all over the world prefer eating fast food.

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Which of the following may be considered as a supporting detail for this main idea?

Many people all over the world prefer eating fast food.

• They like it because it is cheap and tasty.

• Waiting is frustrating.

• Long-term, junk foods can lead to tooth decay.

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Which of the following may be considered as an irrelevant information or detail in this paragraph?

Many people all over the world prefer eating fast food. They like it because it is cheap and tasty. It is convenient for people to have a rest and eat in a fast food restaurant with children. Many Filipinos visit fast food chains during payday, special occasions or even ordinary days. It is a perfect place for teenagers to spend their time with friends and have fun.

• They like it because it is cheap and tasty.

• They like it because it is cheap and tasty.

• Many Filipinos visit fast food chains during payday, special occasions or even ordinary days.

• It is a perfect place for teenagers to spend their time with friends and have fun.

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What do you call the main idea in this paragraph?

Many people all over the world prefer eating fast food. They like it because it is cheap and tasty. It is convenient for people to have a rest and eat in a fast food restaurant with children. It is a perfect place for teenagers to spend their time with friends and have fun.

• Implied Main Idea

• Stated Main Idea

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Which of the following may be considered as the topic sentence in this paragraph?

Cats often get a bad reputation from dog lovers. If you’ve had both cats and dogs, it is clear that cats can be just as wonderful, loving, and playful as any dog. Cat’s make great pets and are ideal companions for people who work full time or who live in an apartment. They are less expensive to keep and require less maintenance than dogs. Overall, cats are wonderful pets and will provide a lifetime of love and affection, just like dogs.

• If you’ve had both cats and dogs, it is clear that cats can be just as wonderful, loving, and playful as any dog.

• Cat’s make great pets and are ideal companions for people who work full time or who live in an apartment.

• They are less expensive to keep and require less maintenance than dogs.

• Overall, cats are wonderful pets and will provide a lifetime of love and affection, just like dogs.

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What is the main idea?

Before the invention of the toothbrush, people used a twig with a frayed end, also known as a “chew stick,” to brush their teeth.  Today’s  toothbrushes designed with a solid plastic handle with either a fixed or flexible brush at one end. Toothpaste is typically added to a toothbrush to assist in maintaining good oral hygiene.  Both toothpaste and toothbrushes come in a vast assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes.  Utilizing appealing, or attractive, toothbrushes can make tooth brushing enjoyable and lead your child in attaining perfect oral health.

• A toothbrush is for a dentist.

• A toothbrush is a tool to help you maintain oral hygiene.

• Buying a nice toothbrush is an important part of your daily routine.

• There are a variety of toothbrushes and toothpastes.

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What kind of main idea is shown in this paragraph?

Before the invention of the toothbrush, people used a twig with a frayed end, also known as a “chew stick,” to brush their teeth.  Today’s  toothbrushes designed with a solid plastic handle with either a fixed or flexible brush at one end. Toothpaste is typically added to a toothbrush to assist in maintaining good oral hygiene.  Both toothpaste and toothbrushes come in a vast assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes.  Utilizing appealing, or attractive, toothbrushes can make tooth brushing enjoyable and lead your child in attaining perfect oral health.

• stated

• implied

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What kind of sentence suggests the main idea of a paragraph?

• topic

• topic sentence

• supporting detail

• irrelevant information

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What is a main idea?

• It's the authors attitude toward the topic.

• It is the sequence of a story or a paragraph / text.

• It is what the passage is mostly about

• It is the point of view of the reader.

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What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

• Broccoli is good for you.

• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

• It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

• Spinach is good for your bones.

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