Central Idea Quiz

What is the central idea of the following passage? "The Benefits of Reading"

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• Reading can be a fun hobby

• Reading is a way to improve vocabulary

• Reading can enhance cognitive skills and increase knowledge.

• Reading is a waste of time

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What supporting detail from the passage in question 1 best supports the central idea?

• "Reading can enhance cognitive skills"

• "Reading is enjoyable"

• "Reading is a waste of time"

• "Reading increases knowledge"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the central idea of the following passage? "The Effects of Social Media"

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• Social media is always harmful.

• Social media can have negative effects on mental health, personal relationships, and privacy.

• Social media is a waste of time.

• None of the above.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What supporting detail from the passage in question 3 best supports the central idea?

• "Social media can have negative effects on mental health"

• "Social media is always harmful"

• "Social media is a waste of time"

• "Social media can have negative effects on privacy"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the central idea of the following passage? "The Benefits of Volunteering"

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• Volunteering is boring.

• Volunteering is a waste of time.

• Volunteering can provide personal fulfillment, develop new skills, and contribute to a better society.

• None of the above.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What supporting detail from the passage in question 5 best supports the central idea?

• "Volunteering is boring"

• "Volunteering can provide personal fulfillment"

• "Volunteering is a waste of time"

• "Volunteering can contribute to a better society"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1