Idea Principal y Detalles

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• A detailed description of a character

• A list of supporting details

• The conclusion of the text

Which sentence best supports the main idea of a passage?

• A sentence that provides an example

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A sentence that summarizes the entire passage

• A sentence that contradicts the main idea

Identify the main idea in the following sentence: 'The rapid growth of technology has transformed communication.'

• Technology is growing rapidly

• Communication has changed due to technology

• Technology is important

• Communication is essential

What is a supporting detail?

• A fact or example that explains the main idea

• The main idea itself

• A question about the main idea

• An unrelated fact

Choose the sentence that contains a supporting detail: 'The library offers many resources, including books, e-books, and online databases.'

• The library is a quiet place

• The library offers many resources

• Including books, e-books, and online databases

• Libraries are important

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• An example that illustrates the main idea

• A statistic that supports the main idea

• A fact that contradicts the main idea

• A quote that explains the main idea

What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide evidence and examples for the main idea

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude the text

How can you identify the main idea in a text?

• Look for repeated words or phrases

• Find the first sentence

• Identify the longest sentence

• Count the number of paragraphs

Which of the following best describes a topic sentence?

• A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph

• A sentence that concludes a paragraph

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A sentence that provides a supporting detail

What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

• Supporting details explain and reinforce the main idea

• The main idea contradicts the supporting details

• Supporting details introduce new topics

• The main idea is less important than supporting details