1.3.1 - Main Idea
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What is the main idea of the following sentence: 'Regular exercise improves overall health.'?
💡 Hint: Look for the primary message.
Identify a supporting detail for this main idea: 'Reading improves vocabulary.'
💡 Hint: Think about what reinforces the main idea.
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What is the definition of a main idea?
💡 Hint: It is often expressed in a topic sentence.
True or False: Supporting details can sometimes be the main idea.
💡 Hint: Think about their roles in a text.
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You read a passage about renewable energy. What is the main idea and provide three supporting details that explain why renewable energy is important?
💡 Hint: Consider the broader implications of renewable energy.
After reading a persuasive essay on the benefits of a vegetarian diet, extract the main idea and identify two challenges mentioned that counter opposing arguments.
💡 Hint: Look for counterarguments information presented in the essay.
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