Practice Discerning Major vs. Minor Details - 3.1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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3.1.2 - Discerning Major vs. Minor Details

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify a major detail from a short paragraph on renewable energy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for information that directly supports the main idea.

Question 2

Easy

List a minor detail from a text about a historical event.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on information that is not essential to understanding the event.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following details is considered a major detail?

  • A detail that provides background information
  • A detail that directly supports the main argument
  • A detail that serves as an anecdote

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what information is essential.

Question 2

True or False: Minor details are also necessary to understand the main message.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what could be omitted without losing main understanding.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a complex argumentative text, identify major and minor details and explain why certain information is categorized as such.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for how each detail connects back to the overall thesis.

Question 2

Summarize a provided passage, ensuring to include only major details and explaining why minor details were excluded.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Revisit the main ideas and ensure conciseness.

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