Main Idea

Main Idea

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6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Laura Wilkins

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

supporting detail

example sentence

topic sentence

transition sentence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tomatoes are good for you.

Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Spinach is good for your bones.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

to write

to hold up and help

to end

to search and find

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a main idea?

the central point of a piece of writing

the most interesting detail in a book

the information that supports the topic sentence

the punctuation used in a paragraph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you read an essay about how important recycling is to our environment, what is the topic?

littering

recycling

plastic

paper

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you read an essay about how important recycling is to our environment, what is the main idea?

People shouldn't make so much plastic.

People should eat healthy food.

People should pick up trash.

Recycling is important to protect the environment.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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