Central Idea

What is a supporting detail?

• Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

• Supporting details are the main ideas of a text.

• Supporting details are irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• Supporting details are opinions that do not require evidence.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a personal belief or judgment, while an opinion can be proven true.

• A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

• A fact is always subjective, while an opinion is objective.

• A fact is an assumption, while an opinion is a certainty.

What is a central idea?

• The central idea is the main point or message that an author wants to convey in a text.

• The central idea is a summary of the entire text.

• The central idea is a minor detail that supports the main argument.

• The central idea is the conclusion drawn from the text.

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that summarizes the entire text.

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

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

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph.

What is the role of examples in a text?

• Examples provide entertainment and humor.

• Examples help clarify and illustrate the main ideas or concepts being discussed.

• Examples are used to confuse the reader.

• Examples serve as a summary of the text.

How can you tell if a detail supports the central idea?

• A detail supports the central idea if it provides evidence or examples that relate directly to the main point.

• A detail supports the central idea if it is mentioned multiple times throughout the text.

• A detail supports the central idea if it is the first sentence of a paragraph.

• A detail supports the central idea if it is a personal opinion of the author.

How do you identify the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• Look for the sentence that summarizes the main idea or introduces the topic of the paragraph.

• Identify the longest sentence in the paragraph.

• Choose the first sentence of the paragraph.

• Select the sentence with the most complex vocabulary.

What does it mean to summarize a text?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text.

• To give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

• To rewrite the text in your own words without shortening it.

• To critique the text and provide personal opinions.

What does it mean to make an inference?

• Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• Making a guess without any supporting evidence.

• Repeating information verbatim from a source.

• Accepting information without questioning its validity.

Why is the central idea important?

• The central idea helps readers understand the main message of the text.

• The central idea is only relevant for academic texts.

• The central idea is a summary of the text's conclusion.

• The central idea is not important for understanding the text.