English 9-12

What is the main idea of a text? (a)  

• The most important point
• A supporting detail
• The author's opinion
• An interesting fact

Which of the following is the best definition of the main idea? (a)  

• The central theme or message
• The moral of the story
• A summary of the text
• The author's opinion

How can you determine the main idea of a text? (a)  

• By considering the overall theme
• By reading the first sentence
• By looking at the illustrations
• By examining the supporting details

In which part of a text is the main idea most likely to be found? (a)  

• Introduction
• Body paragraphs
• Conclusion
• It can be found throughout the text

True or false: The main idea is always explicitly stated in the text. (a)  

• False
• True

What is an inference? (a)  

• A guess based on evidence
• A direct statement from the text
• An opinion about the text
• A summary of the text

Which of these is NOT a step in making an inference? (a)  

• Ignoring the context
• Reading the text carefully
• Considering the author's purpose
• Drawing on background knowledge

True or false: An inference requires both textual evidence and personal interpretation. (a)  

• True
• False

When making an inference, which of these is most important? (a)  

• The evidence from the text
• The reader's opinion
• The author's opinion
• The illustrations

What is the main purpose of making inferences when reading?

• To entertain the reader

• To make predictions about the story

• To draw conclusions based on evidence

• To learn the author's purpose