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

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

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

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

Question 2

Easy

Identify two supporting details from a paragraph about healthy eating.

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why comprehension matters in reading.

Question 2

Supporting details help to clarify the main idea?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider if details enrich understanding.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay attention to factual statements that relate to the core message.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think critically to connect the dots beyond the explicit content.

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