Main Idea vs Topic

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What is a topic?

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A topic is the subject or main idea that a text is about. It is usually a word or phrase that describes what the text discusses.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey about the topic. It often summarizes the text.

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Is 'Sour Cream' a topic or a main idea?

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Topic

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Is 'Butter is packaged' a topic or a main idea?

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Main idea

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Is 'Making Butter' a topic or a main idea?

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Topic

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'Butter is used in many recipes.'

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What is an example of a topic?

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An example of a topic is: 'Cooking with Butter.'

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the sentence that summarizes the text or by asking what the text is mostly about.

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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A topic is the subject of the text, while the main idea is what the author wants to say about that subject.

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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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Yes, a text can have multiple main ideas, especially if it covers several different points about a topic.