Practice - Exercise 2: Main Idea and Supporting Details
Practice Questions
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What is the main idea of the following sentence: 'Dogs make great companions.'?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall message.
List a supporting detail for this main idea: 'Reading improves vocabulary.'
💡 Hint: Consider how reading contributes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main idea of a paragraph?
💡 Hint: It summarizes the paragraph.
True or False: Supporting details only provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how details help clarify a theme.
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Challenge Problems
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Read the following paragraph: 'Many plants adapt to their environments to survive. Some lose their leaves in winter to save energy. Others grow deep roots to find water.' Identify the main idea and three supporting details.
💡 Hint: Look for a central theme and specific examples.
Consider the sentence: 'Solar energy is vital for sustainable power.' Determine how you would support this idea with three specific supporting details.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of solar energy.
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