Practice Deepening Comprehension: Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details - 1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.2 - Deepening Comprehension: Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify the main idea: 'Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the central message about dogs.

Question 2

Easy

What are supporting details? Give an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how details add to the main idea.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary role of the main idea in a text?

  • Provides supporting details
  • Conveys the overarching message
  • Lists examples

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for what connects the details in a text.

Question 2

True or False: Supporting details can only be statistics.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, details come in various forms!

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Read the given text on the importance of biodiversity and summarize it, including both the main idea and at least three supporting details.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What is the key point the author is making?

Question 2

Evaluate the following statement: 'Primary education improves community development.' Identify the main idea and analyze supporting details that could be used.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how education influences a community.

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