Central Idea with Summary

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Pilots take control of planes only when the four basic forces of flight fail to work.

• Pilots use the four basic forces of lift, drag, weight, and thrust to fly and land planes.

• Lift, weight, drag, and thrust are the most important factors in allowing planes to fly.

• Planes are a marvel of science and technology that cannot be easily explained.

Which sentence best supports the idea that "force is something with power that acts on something else"?

• "By controlling the plane in this manner, pilots are, in a sense, a fifth force for flight."

• "Airplane wings have parts and angles that cause air to flow around them . . . "

• "Drag pushes back on the plane as it goes forward."

• "Airplanes in flight are true marvels, dotting the sky like birds soaring among the clouds."

Which sentence from the article supports the main idea sentence, "The presidential elections in Iran in June of 2009 created one of the year's most important stories"?

• "Mass protests and calls for a new election followed immediately after Ahmadinejad claimed victory."

• "Second, President Ahmadinejad's main rival was a moderate named Mir Hossein Mousavi."

• "This means the population was very engaged in the political process."

• "Incumbent president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed victory with over 65% of votes."

What is the main idea of this article?

• Cultural differences are not important in America.

• Johnny is not good at reading or math in school.

• It is important for America to have good schools.

• American schools need to create a common culture.

Which fact from the article specifically supports the main idea that growth in Hays County is extremely rapid?

• At this time, Hays County has only one courtroom for district court.

• Hays County has experienced a 50% increase in population since 1990.

• Hays County is in a judicial district with both Comal and Caldwell counties.

• The Commissioner's Court has allowed expansion into an auto parts store.

Which is the best summary of the passage?

• Jamal talks to Mr. Curran about how he feels about Milly. Milly is a bad sport about getting the stage manager job and storms off down the hallway. Jamal is surprised that he is cast as the host of the show.

• Milly is upset that she did not get the lead role in the spring cabaret. Jamal is surprised and happy to find out that he got the lead role in the spring cabaret. Jamal feels bad for Milly but is assured by Mr. Curran that the lead went to the right person.

• Jamal is surprised to get the lead in the spring cabaret. Jamal feels bad for Milly. Milly gave a great performance last year, and everybody thought that she would get the lead role this year because of it.

• Milly is upset that she was given the role of stage manager. She storms down the hallway as people stare at her. Jamal has a good conversation with Mr. Curran and he feels great about getting the lead role in the spring cabaret.

What is the best summary of the passage?

• Margie and Jorge are having dinner one day when Jorge comes up with a riddle for Margie. He tells her that is she is unable to guess the answer, she will have to buy him a piece of cheesecake. Margie feels confused because Jorge does not like to eat cheesecake.

• Jorge gets annoyed when Margie gives him riddles and makes him buy dessert for her when he answers incorrectly. To outwit her, Jorge gives Margie a riddle of his own and when she answers it incorrectly, he makes her buy a piece of cheesecake as a reward.

• Margie and Jorge have dinner together where Margie makes up difficult riddles for Jorge. Every time Jorge fails to answer a riddle correctly, Margie makes him buy her dessert, which annoys Jorge, and he decides to make his own riddle to get back at her.

• Jorge tries to outwit Margie by asking her to guess a difficult riddle. If she fails to answer, she will have to buy him a cheesecake. Margie tries hard but is unable to guess what Jorge's most prized possession could be. Jorge gloats on his victory and Margie feels bad.

What is the central idea of a passage?

• The most important point of the passage.

• The theme of the passage.

• The setting of the passage.

• All of the supporting details in the passage.

What is the difference between objective and subjective?

• Objective is opinion-based; subjective is fact-based.

• Objective is fact-based; subjective is opinion-based.