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Identify Main Idea

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence shows the main idea?


[1] Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed. [2] However, illnesses are not caused by temperature - they are caused by germs. [3] So, while shivering outside in the cold probably won’t strengthen your immune system, you’re more likely to contract an illness indoors _____ you will have a greater exposure to germs.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence shows the main idea?

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2

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4

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence shows the main idea?

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2

3

4

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence shows the main idea?

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2

3

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5

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about called?

Topic

Claim

Main Idea

Transitional sentence

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

True or False: The main idea does not need supporting details.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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