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Main Idea Quiz

Authored by Rochelle Ceballos

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Main Idea Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of a passage or text?

The main idea of a passage or text is the background information provided by the author.

The main idea of a passage or text is the conclusion drawn by the author.

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

The main idea of a passage or text is the supporting evidence provided by the author.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the given passage?

The main idea of the passage is irrelevant

The passage contains multiple main ideas

The passage provides a clear main idea

Cannot be determined

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of identifying the main idea in a text?

To analyze the grammar and punctuation in the text.

To identify the setting of the text.

To determine the author's favorite character in the text.

To understand the central theme or message of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic related to main idea?

Supporting details

Introduction

Conclusion

Main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are supporting details in a text?

General statements that are unrelated to the main idea.

Opinions that contradict the main idea.

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

Irrelevant information that does not support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is an example of an inference?

A

D

C

B

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process of summarizing a text?

Condensing the main ideas and key points of the text into a shorter version while maintaining its essence and meaning.

Rearranging the sentences in the text to create a new meaning.

Expanding the text by adding more details and examples.

Removing all the details and leaving only the main idea of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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