Central Idea - GUNTER

What's another word for main idea?

• Topic

• Main Idea

• Relevant Evidence

• Central Idea

Which should we find first, the topic or the central idea?

• Topic

• Central Idea

What is the difference between topic and central idea?

• Topic is long

  Central idea is short.

• Topic is short

  Central idea is long.

• Topic is the same as supporting details

  Central idea is the same as topic.

• Topic is difficult

  Central idea is easy.

Some people have bad oral hygiene. The first sign of bad oral hygiene is bad breath. This is usually caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Secondly, tartar buildup is a sign of bad oral hygiene. Tartar is noticeable and is a hard yellow substance that forms on the surface of the tooth. In addition to an unappealing look, tartar also has an offending smell. A third sign of bad hygiene is missing or rotten teeth. This is also caused by a buildup of bacteria or an overall lack of dental care.

Which answer choice is the BEST title for this passage?

• Bad Hygiene

• Bad Oral Hygiene

• Bad Breath

• Oral Hygiene

Some people have bad oral hygiene. The first sign of bad oral hygiene is bad breath. This is usually caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Secondly, tartar buildup is a sign of bad oral hygiene. Tartar is noticeable and is a hard yellow substance that forms on the surface of the tooth. In addition to an unappealing look, tartar also has an offending smell. A third sign of bad hygiene is missing or rotten teeth. This is also caused by a buildup of bacteria or an overall lack of dental care.

Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the idea that tartar buildup leads to bad breath?

• Tartar is noticeable and is a hard yellow substance that forms on the surface of the tooth.

• In addition to an unappealing look, tartar also has an offending smell.

• A third sign of bad hygiene is missing or rotten teeth.

• The first sign of bad oral hygiene is bad breath.

Some people have bad oral hygiene. The first sign of bad oral hygiene is bad breath. This is usually caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Secondly, tartar buildup is a sign of bad oral hygiene. Tartar is noticeable and is a hard yellow substance that forms on the surface of the tooth. In addition to an unappealing look, tartar also has an offending smell. A third sign of bad hygiene is missing or rotten teeth. This is also caused by a buildup of bacteria or an overall lack of dental care.

Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of this passage?

• There are many signs of bad oral hygiene.

• A lack of dental care leads to a buildup of bacteria in the mouth.

• People should choose to have good oral hygiene.

• Bad oral hygiene contributes to bad breath and missing teeth.

It is important for students to learn vocabulary. However, looking up words and writing definitions is now a discouraged method. This method only leads to memorization of the material, and it does not have a long-lasting effect. Effective vocabulary instruction involves determining the meanings of words according to how they are used in sentences, pairing words with pictures, and correctly using the words when speaking and writing. Students can also acquire additional vocabulary skills by being exposed to unfamiliar words on a regular basis.

Which of the following is a good title for this passage?

• Vocabulary

• Memorization

• Vocabulary Instruction

• Word Meanings

It is important for students to learn vocabulary. However, looking up words and writing definitions is now a discouraged method. This method only leads to memorization of the material, and it does not have a long-lasting effect. Effective vocabulary instruction involves determining the meanings of words according to how they are used in sentences, pairing words with pictures, and correctly using the words when speaking and writing. Students can also acquire additional vocabulary skills by being exposed to unfamiliar words on a regular basis.

Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of this passage?

• There are many new methods of learning vocabulary that are more effective than memorization.

• Memorization is a discouraged method of learning vocabulary.

• It is important for students to learn vocabulary.

• Students should learn vocabulary by being exposed to unfamiliar words every day.

It is important for students to learn vocabulary. However, looking up words and writing definitions is now a discouraged method. This method only leads to memorization of the material, and it does not have a long-lasting effect. Effective vocabulary instruction involves determining the meanings of words according to how they are used in sentences, pairing words with pictures, and correctly using the words when speaking and writing. Students can also acquire additional vocabulary skills by being exposed to unfamiliar words on a regular basis.

Which sentence from the passage explains why writing definitions is NOT a good way to learn vocabulary?

• However, looking up words and writing definitions is now a discouraged method.

• Students can also acquire additional vocabulary skills by being exposed to unfamiliar words on a regular basis.

• It is important for students to learn vocabulary.

• This method only leads to the memorization of material, and it does not have a long-lasting effect.

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