Supporting Ideas Quiz

What are major supporting ideas?

• Examples or evidence that back up the main idea.

• Main points or arguments that support the main idea or thesis statement

• Contradictory points that challenge the main idea.

• Minor details that are not relevant to the main idea.

What are minor supporting ideas?

• Larger ideas that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.

• Main ideas that contradict the main idea or thesis statement.

• Ideas that are unrelated to the main idea or thesis statement.

• Smaller ideas that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.

What is the definition of major details?

• The most important or significant information or facts about a particular topic or subject.

• Minor details

• Secondary facts

• Irrelevant information

What is the definition of minor details?

• Important details that have a significant impact

• A more specific aspects or elements of something.

• Major aspects or elements of something

• Irrelevant or unrelated information

What is a graphic organizer used for?

• A graphic organizer is used to create digital art.

• A graphic organizer is used to store computer graphics.

• A graphic organizer is used to visually organize information or ideas.

• A graphic organizer is used to design logos and illustrations.

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea of a text is the summary of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the central point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

• The main idea of a text is the conclusion of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the background information of the text.

What is a topic sentence?

• A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea or point of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the entire paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that is placed at the end of a paragraph.

How many major supporting ideas are typically included in a paragraph?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

How many minor supporting ideas are typically included in a paragraph?

• 10-12

• 7

• 2-4

• 3

What is the purpose of using major and minor supporting ideas in writing?

• To provide structure and comprehension to the writing.

• To make the writing more disorganized

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary details