Main Idea

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3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea of a text?
The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.
The main idea is the summary of the text's conclusion.
The main idea is the author's opinion on a subject.
The main idea is the title of the text.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider the supporting details that elaborate on it.
Read the paragraph quickly without focusing on details.
Identify the longest sentence in the paragraph.
Summarize the paragraph in your own words without reading it.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of a main idea in a story?
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
The story takes place in a small town.
The protagonist faces many challenges.
The weather changes throughout the year.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can context clues help in identifying the main idea?
They provide hints within the text that can help readers infer the main idea by providing additional information.
They distract readers from the main idea, making it harder to identify.
They summarize the text in a different way, which can confuse the reader.
They are only useful for understanding vocabulary, not the main idea.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role do supporting details play in understanding the main idea?
Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help clarify and reinforce the main idea.
Supporting details are irrelevant to the main idea and can be ignored.
Supporting details only serve to confuse the reader about the main idea.
Supporting details are the main idea itself.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about the main idea?
The main idea is always the first sentence of a paragraph.
The main idea can only be found in the conclusion.
The main idea is usually a question.
The main idea is the same as the topic sentence.
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