Be Prepared Main Idea

You should determine the main idea by combining the supporting details.

• True

• False

Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food.
What is the passage mostly about?

• who uses pemmican today

• what can be put into pemmican

• how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

• why people eat pemmican today

This question has two parts.

Part A: What is the main idea of the article?

• Emergency supplies include canned food and water.

• It is important for your family to have a plan in case of a disaster.

• Flooding, tornadoes, and hurricanes can do serious damage to homes

• Be sure to have sturdy shoes, warm clothing, and blankets with your supplies.

Part B: Which evidence from the text best supports the main idea?

• “Disasters happen all over the world.”

• “Other floods develop slowly and affect large areas.”

• “Many communities open centers that are safer than homes in a hurricane.”

• “All family members need to know where the emergency supplies are kept.”

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

• Topic

• Claim

• Main Idea

• Transitional sentence

Which of the following is FALSE about the main idea? 

• The main idea is always the first sentence of every paragraph.

• It is the primary point the author is trying to make.

• To discover it, ask yourself what is being said about the topic.

• The author can locate the main idea within different places in a paragraph.

A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about -

• Topic

• Main idea

• Claim

• Supporting detail

What is the main idea of the passage titled 'Be Prepared'?

• A) Always have a backup plan for every situation.

• B) Being prepared can help mitigate the effects of disasters.

• C) Disasters are inevitable and cannot be avoided.

• D) Emergency supplies are not necessary.

Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of 'Be Prepared'?

• A) 'Be Prepared' emphasizes the importance of readiness for unexpected events.

• B) 'Be Prepared' discusses the history of natural disasters.

• C) 'Be Prepared' provides a list of emergency contacts.

• D) 'Be Prepared' explains how to build a shelter.

What is the primary focus of the 'Be Prepared' article?

• A) The history of emergency preparedness.

• B) The importance of having a disaster plan.

• C) The role of government in disaster management.

• D) The impact of disasters on the economy.