Understanding the Central Idea Quiz

What is the central idea of a text?

• The most interesting part of the story

• The main point the author is trying to convey

• A detailed list of characters

• The conclusion of the story

Why is identifying the central idea important?

• It helps to understand the details of the story better

• It is only necessary for non-fiction texts

• It helps to summarize the text

• A) and C) are correct

Which of the following questions can help identify the central idea of a text?

• What are the names of the characters?

• Where is the setting of the story?

• What is the author trying to tell me?

• How many chapters does the book have?

In a story about a boy who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie, what is the central idea?

• Lying is a part of growing up

• Honesty is the best policy

• Boys often tell lies

• Telling the truth can be difficult

When reading a text, where is the central idea usually found?

• In the first sentence

• In the conclusion

• It can be stated or implied anywhere in the text

• Only in the title

Which of the following is NOT a step in identifying the central idea?

• Summarizing the text

• Identifying supporting details

• Judging the characters' decisions

• Asking what the author's purpose is

A text discusses the harmful effects of plastic on marine life. What is the central idea?

• Marine life is important

• Plastic should be banned

• Plastic pollution is harmful to marine life

• People do not care about the ocean

How can the title of a text help in identifying the central idea?

• It provides a summary of the story

• It often hints at or states the central idea

• It introduces the characters

• It is always written by the author