Practice Identify the Main Idea of Each Section/Paragraph - 3.3.1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE 8 English
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Identify the Main Idea of Each Section/Paragraph

3.3.1.2 - Identify the Main Idea of Each Section/Paragraph

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main idea of a paragraph that discusses the importance of recycling?

💡 Hint: Think about what is being emphasized in the paragraph.

Question 2 Easy

Identify two supporting details from a paragraph about healthy eating.

💡 Hint: Look for facts or instances that back the topic.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of identifying the main idea in a text?

To write more words
To improve comprehension
To memorize details

💡 Hint: Think about why comprehension matters in reading.

Question 2

Supporting details help to clarify the main idea?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider if details enrich understanding.

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Challenge 1 Hard

From a paragraph about global warming, extract the main idea and list three supporting details you notice.

💡 Hint: Pay attention to factual statements that relate to the core message.

Challenge 2 Hard

Read a complex text about the impact of technology on society, identify the main idea, and discuss two implied meanings.

💡 Hint: Think critically to connect the dots beyond the explicit content.

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