Main Idea

Can a text have more than one main idea?

• No, a text can only have one main idea.

• Yes, some texts can have multiple main ideas, especially if they cover different topics.

• Only fictional texts can have multiple main ideas.

• Multiple main ideas are only found in academic texts.

What is the purpose of reading for the main idea?

• To memorize every detail of the text.

• To understand the text's overall message and retain important information.

• To summarize the text in one sentence.

• To analyze the author's writing style.

How do illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

• They provide visual context and support the main idea by showing examples.

• They distract from the main idea and create confusion.

• They are only decorative and do not add any value.

• They summarize the main idea in text form.

Why is it important to identify the main idea?

• It helps you understand the text better and remember its key points.

• It allows you to ignore the details of the text.

• It makes reading more difficult and confusing.

• It is only necessary for fiction texts.

What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

• The main idea is the overall message, while details are the supporting facts or examples.

• The main idea is a specific fact, while details are general statements.

• The main idea is always found at the end of a paragraph, while details are at the beginning.

• The main idea is a summary of the text, while details are irrelevant information.

What is a detail in a text?

• A detail is a specific piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

• A detail is an overall summary of the text.

• A detail is a general opinion about the text.

• A detail is a type of literary device used to create imagery.

What is an example of a main idea?

• Dogs are loyal pets.

• Many dogs enjoy playing fetch.

• Some dogs can be trained to assist people.

• Dogs come in various breeds and sizes.

How can questions help in finding the main idea?

• They can distract from the main points.

• They can guide you to focus on the main points and details.

• They can make the text more complex.

• They can provide irrelevant information.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that includes the main idea and key details of a text.

• A personal opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that summarizes the entire essay.

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• A sentence that introduces a new topic in the paragraph.

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph.