Main Idea assessment

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What do we call the details that support the main idea?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that explain or prove the main idea.

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What is the main idea of the following selection: 'Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants.'?

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The main idea is that someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

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What is the main idea of the following selection: 'Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.'?

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The main idea is that soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statement that explains or adds to the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key points.

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

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The main idea is the central point of a paragraph, while supporting details provide evidence or examples for that point.

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What is a transition sentence?

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A transition sentence helps to connect ideas between sentences or paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a paragraph?

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The conclusion wraps up the main idea and summarizes the key points discussed.