Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details Practice

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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Which detail supports the main idea that Subway is healthier than McDonald's?

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Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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True or False: The reader should start with the first and last paragraphs to find the main idea.

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True

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What does Jenny want to be when she grows up?

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Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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Which detail does not support the central idea that reading class is interesting?

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It's my least favourite class.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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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 statistic that backs up the main idea.