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Main Idea Vs Supporting Detail Connector BasedSet 35

1Decide if the statement is True or False based on the passage: Nick is happy about his neighbourhood.

2What is the main idea or lesson the author is trying to get across to the reader?

3Read the article again and the questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer. In the final paragraph, Ntando says he hopes to have an important role in his country

4Read the following sentence! "Indonesia has a diversity of cultures that must be preserved so that it does not disappear into the times." The main idea of the sentence is .....

5This is the most important idea or topic in a text; it's the text's main point or argument. This is general, covers the whole text, and is not specific.

6Which reading technique is best for quickly identifying the main points in a newspaper article?

7In Sample Dialogue A, what type of room does the guest request?

8According to the passage, when should you skim a passage?

9Main Idea: Egypt is home to the legendary pyramids and their history.What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?

10The author only uses personal stories to support their claims

11What is the main THEME can you the reader take away from "Hercules' Quest"?

12A gondola is a type of boat. You can see gondolas in Venice, Italy. Venice doesn't have any roads, so there are no cars. People travel by gondolas on canals. Canals are like roads, except it's filled with water.In what city can you see gondolas?

13..... are the pieces of information, facts, examples, or reasons that the author provides to support and explain the main idea.

14Which of the following best describes the setting of 'Magic Trash'?

15In your own words, what is the central idea of "Those Shoes"?

16In the "Medicine Bag," how does Grandpa arrive at the narrator's home?

17Paragraph 2: Why does King say that the people in Birmingham are protesting?

18What did the writer tell you with his poem?

19The main idea or point the speaker is trying to get across.

20Identify the key arguments. 2. Compress information or details. 3. Maintain organization. 4. Review for accuracy.

21What is the main message or theme in a story usually about?

22What is the first step to summarizing a passage?

23True or False: The story would be the same even if it were set somewhere else.

24What is the main idea? Ways to Get to SchoolThere are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.

25A long time ago there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. He wished that everything he touched would turn into gold. Then, one day, a magical fairy granted his wish. So, anything he tried to eat turned into gold, thus he starved to death. What is the theme of this story?

26Summaries should include every detail from a story or passage.

27Read the text. Select True or False. In the old days, the only way to get to know new music was through friends, radio stations, and stores.

28What was the author's purpose for writing this selection?

29The SAT Reading tests your ability to find factual information in a passage but also your capacity to understand how arguments are constructed.

30How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

31Read the passage below and answer the question.**Passage:** A bicycle is a popular way to travel short distances. It does not use gas and is good exercise. Many people ride bicycles to school or work because it is healthy and helps the environment.Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

32Read the following passage and answer the question below:"George Orwell's '1984' is a dystopian novel that explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and individual freedom. The story is set in a society where the government exerts total control over its citizens."What is the primary theme of '1984' according to the passage?

33People are concerned with privacy issues with AI-which is NOT something relevant?

34What is "the war" about?

35Which detail best supports the idea "Swimming is a great exercise" ?

36Why does the author mention the "Kwakiutl" in paragraph 2?

37Active Reading Strategies are the mental process that highly effective readers use when approaching reading.

38How does Roz's understanding of the environment change over time?

39One major benefit of using virtual teeth instead of real teeth for training

40How are the animals in the play alike?

41What are the other things that the rattrap peddler did to survive?

42What is the main idea of this text?

43In the seventh paragraph (lines 57-75) the author compares sidemen to traveling salesmen in order to:

44Which question might be asked to identify the purpose of a text?

45The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to

46According to the passage, when is voter interest in the economy greatest?

47The reader of the story .....

48What is the central theme of a story that explores the journey of a protagonist from rags to riches?

49The author's main purpose on a fiction passage is .....

50TippingWhich of the following is evidence the writer provides to support the main argument?

51What is the main goal of the article 'How to Get 36 on ACT Reading:11 Tips from a Perfect Scorer'?

52Which incident showed that Santosh was concerned about her team mates?

53During a literature class, Arjun asked a question about 'Theme' in the story they were discussing. What was his question?

54One possible purpose for reading this essay, "A Mason-Dixon Memory," is to find out more about .....

55Why are lines 26 and 27 important to the plot of the play?

56Paddington arrives in London by accident.

57What is the main goal of 'Evaluation' in reading skills?

58The following items: New York, winter, Catholic school, 1960's describe the ..... of the story "Snow".

59In The Most Dangerous Game, which answer best describes the problem General Zaroff has before he invents his game?

60These are a few examples of author's purpose.

61Scenario: Ben feels frustrated because his friend keeps interrupting him during conversations.Question: What is the main problem Ben is facing?