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Central Idea Quiz

Authored by Judy Estiverne

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3rd Grade

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Central Idea Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of a text?

Plot summary

Character analysis

Main point or theme

Author's biography

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?

To identify the supporting details in the text.

To determine the author's opinion on the topic.

To understand the main point or message of the text.

To analyze the structure and organization of the text.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify the central idea of a text?

Look for keywords and phrases that are repeated throughout the text.

Read the text multiple times and summarize the main points.

Analyze the main arguments, supporting details, and overall message of the text.

Ask the author directly for the central idea.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are supporting details in a text?

General statements that are unrelated to the main idea.

Opinions or personal beliefs that are not backed by evidence.

Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.

Irrelevant information that does not contribute to the main idea.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are supporting details important in understanding the central idea?

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that clarify and reinforce the central idea.

Supporting details distract from the central idea.

Supporting details confuse the central idea.

Supporting details are irrelevant to the central idea.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you find supporting details in a text?

By analyzing the content and structure of the text, identifying keywords, and paying attention to the author's tone and style.

By focusing only on the keywords in the text.

By ignoring the author's tone and style.

By only reading the introduction and conclusion of the text.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes the central idea of the given passage?

Not provided

The passage does not have a main point.

The central idea of the passage is not clear.

The passage discusses multiple ideas and does not have a central idea.

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