Identifying the Central Idea
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the central idea in an informational text?
The list of references used by the author.
The main point or message conveyed by the author.
A summary of all the minor details in the text.
The biography of the author.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where can the central idea often be found in a text?
Only in the introduction
Only in the conclusion
Throughout the text, including the introduction and conclusion
Only in the footnotes
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can support the central idea in a text?
Examples and evidence.
Unrelated anecdotes.
Off-topic remarks.
Citations only.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is determining the central idea considered an essential skill for reading comprehension?
It helps the reader focus on the most important information.
It allows the reader to skip the introduction.
It encourages the reader to ignore details.
It instructs the reader to avoid the conclusion.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To identify the central idea, you should pay attention to:
Repeated words or phrases that signify the topic.
The font style and size.
The number of paragraphs.
The images included in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Determining the author's purpose can aid in identifying the:
Central idea.
Number of pages in the text.
Images and figures in the text.
Publishing date of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Summarizing the text into one or two sentences helps in:
Identifying the minor details.
Pointing out grammatical errors.
Recognizing the central idea.
Identifying the type of fonts used.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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