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Quiz by Teresa Taylor

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  • Q1
    What is the main idea of a paragraph?
    The most important point or message that the writer wants to convey
    A character's name in the paragraph
    A random fact mentioned in the paragraph
    A small detail in the paragraph
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main idea of a story?
    The central message or lesson that the author wants readers to take away
    The title of the story
    The author's name
    The first sentence of the story
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the main idea of a passage help readers do?
    Look for spelling errors in the passage
    Skip reading the passage
    Count the number of words in the passage
    Understand the key point or message of the text
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the main idea of an article?
    The length of the article
    The central theme or topic that the author is discussing
    The font style used in the article
    The date the article was published
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the main idea of a poem?
    The poet's birthplace
    The number of stanzas in the poem
    The underlying message or theme that the poet is expressing
    The rhyme scheme used in the poem
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the main idea of a nonfiction book?
    The page number of the book
    The main purpose or key message that the author wants to communicate
    The font size used in the book
    The cover design of the book
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main idea of a historical event?
    The central significance or impact of the event on society
    The name of a key figure in the event
    The weather on the day of the event
    The location where the event took place
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main idea of a science experiment?
    The time when the experiment was conducted
    The number of trials conducted in the experiment
    The purpose or objective of conducting the experiment
    The color of the lab equipment used in the experiment
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main idea of an informational text?
    The key information or facts that the author is presenting
    The author's favorite color
    The size of the paper the text is printed on
    The font style used in the text
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main idea of a biography?
    The color of the book cover
    The publisher of the biography
    The author's favorite food
    The key events and accomplishments in a person's life
    30s

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