Practice Identifying the Main Idea - 1.7.1 | Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills) | CBSE Grade 12 English
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1.7.1 - 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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what is emphasized most in the paragraph.

Question 2

Easy

List two supporting details from a text about exercise.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for specifics mentioned in the passage.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of a main idea?

  • A supporting detail
  • The primary message
  • A form of thesis

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the author is conveying overall.

Question 2

Signal words help identify which of the following?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how they connect ideas.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review how the author structures their arguments.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use a hierarchical structure for clarity.

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