Practice Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details - 1.3 | Reading Comprehension - Unlocking Meaning | CBSE Class 10 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify the main idea: 'Dogs are great companions for families.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the central message of the sentence.

Question 2

Easy

What are supporting details? Give one example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what reinforces the main idea.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a main idea?

  • A detailed explanation
  • The central point of the text
  • A personal opinion

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the author is primarily discussing.

Question 2

True or False: Supporting details can include statistics.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what types of information back up claims.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a long paragraph on climate change, identify the main idea and three supporting details it may contain.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the overarching theme and specific examples that reinforce it.

Question 2

Analyze a news article you select and find the main idea and its supporting details. Write a brief summary.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Summarize first the key message, then explain how details provide evidence or illustrations of that message.

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