Implied main idea

What is an implied main idea?

• The main idea is stated or easily found in a sentence.

• The main idea is the topic.

• The main idea is expressed through a collection of sentences.

• The main idea is the concluding sentences?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment. Frequent sighing can suggest despair and depression. It can also express disgust or frustration. It can express several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its meaning.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

 

• A sigh can express satisfaction and contentment, and frequent sighing can suggest despair and depression.

• Sighing can express several emotions.

• A sign can express emotions, such as disgust or frustration.

• A sigh can express several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its meaning.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do migrating animals find their destination? They navigate in a variety of ways. Fish use their sense of smell to recognize their migration paths and are guided by changing water temperatures. Birds use the position of the sun to orient themselves. Some birds have magnetic particles in their ear mechanisms that act as a compass. Mammals rely on their memory. Some elephant trails have been used for hundreds of years.

What is the main idea?

• migrating animals find their way in a number of different ways.

• Migrating animals navigate in a variety of ways.

• Mammals rely on their memory.

• Fish and birds have special methods for finding their way.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

You're up to your neck in credit card debt. You're feeling stressed, perhaps even panicky. You may be tempted to take out a home equity loan to pay off high credit card debt. Financial specialists say that's a bad idea! If you spend the money instead of paying off your debt, you'll dig yourself into a deeper financial hole. Even worse, you could lose your home.

What is the main idea?

• 
  You're feeling stressed, perhaps even panicky, and you may be tempted to take out a home equity loan to pay off high credit card debt.
  

• Financial specialist is against the idea of taking out a home equity loan to pay off high credit card debt.

• If you spend the money instead of paying off your debt, you'll dig yourself into a deeper financial hole

• Financial specialists say that's a bad idea!

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Whenever your physician orders a medical test for you, ask why you need it. You should also inquire about the risks and benefits are. Find out how to prepare for it. For example, you may need to fast or discontinue medications or herbal remedies you are taking. Finally, be sure to ask what the test will involve.

• There are several questions you should ask whenever your doctor orders a medical test for you.

• You should inquire only about the risks.

• Find out how to prepare for it.

• D)For example, you may need to fast or discontinue medications or herbal remedies you are taking.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3