Which of the following best summarizes the central theme of a book where various characters from different backgrounds come together to solve a local mystery?

Teamwork is essential in problem-solving.

What is the central theme of a novel where the protagonist learns to trust others after a journey filled with challenges and support from friends?

Trust is essential in relationships.

Adventure is necessary for growth.

Friends can come from unexpected places.

In a narrative about a community overcoming a natural disaster, which of the following would be a key point?

The community's response and rebuilding efforts.

Descriptions of the disaster's damage.

The history of natural disasters in the area.

The financial cost of the damage.

Sharks can lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime. Sharks have teeth arranged in rows inside their mouths. These teeth do not have roots like human teeth do, so they fall out easily. When a shark takes a powerful bite into its food, several teeth are lost. When these teeth are lost, new ones push forward from the back rows to replace them. Luckily, sharks continually grow new teeth to replace the thousands they lose. What is the central idea?

Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.

Sharks are carnivorous predators.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the central idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

It's hard to imagine what things were like before there was money, but such a time did exist. During these times people exchanged goods using the barter system. The word barter means to trade. People using the barter system traded things instead of buying and selling them. So if you were a rice farmer, you would trade your rice with many people to get all the things that you wanted or needed. Unfortunately, the people from whom you needed things might not want your rice. Isn't it nice to just go to the store and buy candy instead of having to trade rice for it? (ereading.com) NOTE: Details cannot be the central/main idea. They support the central/main idea.) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Bartering: Trading Without Money

Bartering: A Great System for Rice Farmers

Comparing and Contrasting Monetary Systems

Money is pretty old but nobody knows exactly how old it is. Perhaps the oldest evidence of people using money is in the Code of Ur-Nammu. The Code of Ur-Nammu is a system of laws written around 2050 BC. That's like 4,000 years ago! Many of Ur-Nammu's laws carry fines, such as one stating that if a man is proven innocent of sorcery, his accuser must pay 3 shekels. This ancient document shows me two things: Ur-Nammu didn't tolerate false witch-hunts. (ereading.com) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Code of Ur-Nammu: Proof of Very Old Money

King Ur-Nammu: The World's Oldest Known King

Code of Ur-Nammu: Protecting the Innocent

King Ur-Nammu: Disbeliever of Witchcraft

When the U.S. rebelled against the British, currency was a problem for the budding nation. So the Americans created Continental currency. Congress issued over 240 million Continental Dollars. Unfortunately, these dollars soon dropped in value. By the end of 1778, Continentals were worth 1/5th of their face value. By 1780, they were worth 1/40th. In the 1790s, the U.S. bought back Continentals for 1% of their printed value. One reason for this decline was economic warfare. During the war the British hired artists to counterfeit Continental Dollars. Then they funneled large amounts of these counterfeit notes into the American economy. The value of the Continental Dollar crashed. When people complain about today's inflation rates, I tell them about Continentals. (ereading.com) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

The Continental Dollar and Why It Failed

Key Battles in the Revolutionary War

Continental Currency: The Winning Solution

A Timeline of the U.S. Rebellion Against Britain

Hyperinflation refers to when the value of money drops rapidly. During World War I, Germany paid for the war by borrowing. The German Mark steadily lost value as the war went on and German people could buy less and less. After losing the war, Germany was required to make large payments to the Allies. They paid all the debts that they could by printing more money. Soon the German Mark was worthless. When the war had started, the U.S. Dollar was worth around four German Marks. By November of 1923, one U.S. Dollar was worth 4,210,500,000,000 German Marks. At this point the money had more value as a fuel than as a currency, and people burned it to stay warm. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Hyperinflation in Germany After WWI

Rules of Printing Money: Always Print More

The Cost of Rebuilding Germany After WWI

Counterfeiting is the act of making phony money that looks official. It is a very old crime but recent advances in printing have made it possible for even amateurs to produce decent counterfeits. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can detect counterfeits. The first and most telling inspection is to pay attention to how the money feels. It is difficult to reproduce the texture of real money. If the money feels suspect, look carefully at the microprinting on the bill. Many features along the portrait and border of a genuine bill contain writing that is too small to reproduce in most printers. If you are still suspicious, hold the bill up to the light and look for the strip that says the value of the bill. With a little diligence, you can keep yourself from becoming a victim of this rising trend. (ereading.com) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

How to Detect Counterfeit Money

Microprinting: Stopping Counterfeiters

Counterfeiting Money: Easier Than Ever

Currencies have changed and developed over the course of history, but one of the newest forms of payment doesn't even exist in the physical world. Bitcoin is an entirely digital currency. Users of Bitcoin send payments to one another over computer networks. These payments are nonrefundable. In other words, once the money is sent, you can't get it back. The value of a Bitcoin has risen rapidly since its introduction in 2009, when each Bitcoin was worth around 30 cents. At the time of this writing, it would cost you around 7400 U.S. Dollars to get one Bitcoin. That's quite a jump. On the downside, if the value of Bitcoin ever crashes, you won't be able to heat your home by burning it. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Bitcoin: Digital Currency with Skyrocketing Value

Bitcoin: Totally Safe and Completely Refundable

Bitcoin: Poor Fuel and Worse Investment

Bitcoin: The Latest and Greatest Paper Currency

As young Americans mature into adults, they are tempted by the allure of easy credit. Credit card companies attempt to ensnare young people by giving away "free" headphones or sports towels in return for completing credit applications. Many of these young people go on to accumulate debt through undisciplined spending. They pay much more than the original loan because they are charged a high rate of interest and it takes them years to repay their debts. It is best to avoid this debt prison altogether. (ereading.com) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Credit Trap: There's No Such Thing as a Free Towel

College Fees and Debt: A Growing Problem for Students

Use It or Lose It: Earning Free Rewards with Credit Cards

Growing Up American: The Perks of Credit

Money is a great mover of things in our world. It can even influence times and dates. For example, the National Confectioners Association (a group of seventy or so candy manufacturers) wanted to sell more candy. Apparently, when people buy candy, they make money. Anyway, they wanted to make more money, so in 1921 they created a "holiday" called Sweetest Day. They've since spent millions of dollars trying to convince consumers that this holiday exists and that consumers should celebrate this very real and meaningful occasion by purchasing candy. Card dealer Hallmark has also heavily promoted this specter of commercial interest. Their involvement has prompted the notion that Sweetest Day is a "Hallmark Holiday." That reminds me: have you ever heard of Give Me a Dollar Day? It's today. Let's celebrate it. (ereading.com) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

National Confectioners Association: Selflessly Spreading Love

Hallmark Holidays: Sweetest Day and Grandparent's Day

Sweetest Day: Ancient Holiday with Historic Value

Are you having a birthday party? Do you want your school dance or function to be better than all others? Would you like to be the most popular kid on the block? If so, now is the perfect time to rent a cotton candy machine from Bob's Party Supplies. It's easy to rent from Bob's. Just come in and fill out the liability waiver. Then sign up for the cotton candy machine operating classes. Attend the operating classes every Saturday and Sunday from 8AM until noon for the next sixteen weeks. After submitting your 30 page research paper and passing the final exam, put down your $2,500 deposit and you will be the proud lessor of a cotton candy machine. With a cotton candy machine in your possession, you will be the envy of all. Remember, rent one from Bob's because Bob makes it easy. (ereading.com) Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Renting a Cotton Candy Machine From Bob's

Completing a Liability Waiver at Bob's

Performing Maintenance on Bob's Cotton Candy Machines

Passing Bob's Cotton Candy Machine Operator Courses

What is the central idea of a poem that describes the changing seasons and their impact on human emotions?

B) Seasons affect human emotions.

A) The beauty of nature is constant.

C) Human emotions are unpredictable.

D) Nature is indifferent to human feelings.

In a short story about a young girl who learns the importance of honesty after facing the consequences of a lie, what is the central idea?

B) Lies can be easily forgiven.

What is the main idea of an article discussing the role of technology in modern education?

B) Technology enhances learning experiences.

A) Technology is replacing teachers.

C) Students prefer traditional methods.

D) Schools should ban technology.

Identify the central theme of a novel where the protagonist overcomes adversity through perseverance and support from friends.

B) Perseverance leads to success.

C) Friends are not always reliable.

D) Success is a matter of luck.

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1 min • 1 pt

What is the central or main idea?

Its the authors point of view

Is what the passage is mostly about

It is the sequence of the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the central 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.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the central idea?

Weekends are times to travel.

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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1 min • 1 pt

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the central idea?

Sometimes people feel sad.

You should do good things for others.

We're not always happy.

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Another term for central idea is:

summary

the topic

inference

main idea

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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What is another name for the Central idea?

main idea

supporting idea

random idea

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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Identify the main idea of an article that discusses the benefits of recycling and how it helps the environment.

Recycling methods vary by material.

Recycling can significantly reduce pollution.

Many people do not understand recycling.

Governments should fund more recycling programs.

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