Main Idea

What is the main idea of the following passage: 'The sun is the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets. Without the sun, life on Earth would not exist.'

• The sun is the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to the planets.

• The moon is the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to the planets.

• The sun is a planet in our solar system and has no impact on the other planets.

• The sun is a small star in our solar system and has no impact on the planets.

Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail for the main idea: 'Cats make great pets.' a) Cats are independent animals. b) Dogs are also good pets. c) Fish are fun to watch.

• a) Cats are independent animals.

• d) Cats are not affectionate animals.

• c) Cats are afraid of people.

• b) Cats are not good pets.

In a nonfiction text about the history of basketball, what would be the main idea?

• Overview of the origins, development, and significant events related to the sport

• The impact of basketball on modern culture

• Comparison of basketball to other sports

• Biography of a famous basketball player

What are supporting details in a nonfiction text?

• Information that contradicts the main idea

• Random facts that are not related to the main idea

• Opinions of the author

• Specific pieces of information that help to explain, describe, or prove the main idea.

Why is it important to identify the main idea of a passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To memorize every detail in the passage

• To understand the central theme or message of the passage.

• To ignore the main point and focus on minor details

What is the main idea of the following paragraph: 'The rainforest is a diverse ecosystem. It is home to many different species of plants and animals. The rainforest is also important for regulating the Earth's climate.'

• The rainforest is a small ecosystem with only a few species of plants and animals.

• The rainforest is a diverse ecosystem and important for regulating the Earth's climate.

• The rainforest is not important for regulating the Earth's climate.

• The rainforest is a desert ecosystem with no plants or animals.

Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail for the main idea: 'The ocean is full of interesting creatures.' a) Whales are the largest animals in the ocean. b) The desert is a harsh environment. c) Birds can fly in the sky.

• b) The ocean is a dry place.

• c) Fish live in trees.

• a) Whales are the largest animals in the ocean.

• d) The moon is made of cheese.

In a nonfiction text about the life of Abraham Lincoln, what would be the main idea?

• To provide an overview of Abraham Lincoln's life and impact on American history.

• To explore the influence of Abraham Lincoln on international politics

• To analyze the economic policies of the Lincoln administration

• To discuss the impact of the Civil War on American society

What are some examples of supporting details in a nonfiction text?

• Emotions, poetry, imagination, creativity

• Opinions, anecdotes, illustrations, data

• Examples, statistics, quotes, evidence

• Fiction, personal stories, humor, dialogue

How can identifying the main idea help with understanding a text?

• It makes the text more confusing

• It has no impact on understanding the text

• It only focuses on minor details in the text

• It helps to focus on the most important information in the text and understand the overall message or purpose.