Question 1

What is the main idea of a text?

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The central concept or message that the author wants to convey

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A secondary detail that supports the theme

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A summary of all the events in the text

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A personal opinion of the author

Question 2

Which of the following techniques can help identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Looking for topic sentences

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Identifying the longest word

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Finding synonyms for each word

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Counting the number of sentences

Question 3

What is a common signal that indicates the main idea of a passage?

Accepted Answer

Key phrases such as 'the main point is' or 'in summary'

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Long, complex sentences

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Unrelated anecdotes

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Repetition of minor details

Question 4

What is a benefit of identifying the main idea while studying?

Accepted Answer

It improves comprehension and retention of the material

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It allows for skimming through chapters

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It makes exams longer

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It reduces the need for notes

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