Practice Identifying The Main Idea (1.7.1) - Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills)
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Identifying the Main Idea

Practice - Identifying the Main Idea

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main idea of a short paragraph discussing the benefits of reading?

💡 Hint: Think about what is emphasized most in the paragraph.

Question 2 Easy

List two supporting details from a text about exercise.

💡 Hint: Look for specifics mentioned in the passage.

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Question 1

What is the definition of a main idea?

A supporting detail
The primary message
A form of thesis

💡 Hint: Think about what the author is conveying overall.

Question 2

Signal words help identify which of the following?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how they connect ideas.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Read a complex text and write down the main idea along with three supporting details. Why did you choose these details?

💡 Hint: Review how the author structures their arguments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Find an article online and analyze its main idea and supporting details. Create a brief outline based on your findings.

💡 Hint: Use a hierarchical structure for clarity.

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