Practice Identifying Supporting Details - 1.7.2 | Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills) | CBSE Grade 12 English
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1.7.2 - Identifying Supporting Details

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a main idea?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for a sentence that summarizes the overall text.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a supporting detail.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about additional information that helps explain the main idea.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a main idea?

  • A detailed example
  • The central thought of a text
  • A fact

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the sentence that sums up the whole passage.

Question 2

True or False: Supporting details only consist of examples.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the various ways details can support an idea.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a paragraph with multiple sentences, identify the main idea, supporting details, and signal words used. Discuss how each element contributes to the overall understanding of the passage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for summarizing sentences for the main idea and descriptive phrases as support.

Question 2

Create your own short passage, then write a brief description of the main idea and at least three supporting details. Use signal words in your explanation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Be creative with your examples, and ensure clarity in identifying the main idea.

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