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Main Idea Vs Supporting Detail Connector BasedSet 87

1Choose the best answers to complete the following sentences1. The passage is mainly about ..... A. How the Beatles became more successful than other groupsB. Why the Beatles split up after 7 yearsC. The Beatles' fame and successD. Many people's ability to sing a Beatles song

2In Afternoons, what does the narrator suggest about human life?

3In "Mother to Son," what lesson about life is the mother trying to teach her son?

4What troubles the young student at the beginning of the story of "The Nightingale and the Rose?"

5STATEMENT:Exposure to different events forces the brain to think differently.PASSAGE:The best way to see things differently to other people is to bombard the brain with things it has never encountered before. Novelty releases the perceptual process from the chains of past experience and forces the brain to make new judgments.

6What is the main purpose of skimming?

7The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where am I?

8Steve Jobs says, "My second story is about love and loss." What is the central idea of this story?

9What is the author's purpose in a natural science passage?

10Which of the following shows how The Wright Brothers invention helped change the world?

11Here are some guidelines in extracting significant information:Read the text actively, only focusing on parts that highlight the main points;

12Compare and contrast the two settings from the text. Select the setting described in the text phrase."The worst part was trying to avoid the sandy islands."

13Why did the author include a photo of elephants in Thailand?

14What are some effective skimming and scanning techniques?

15What does the woman ask Robert for in the conversation?

16Which of the following best summarizes a text?

17Yesterday, Trang and Henry had a science class where they learned about the solar system. They were excited to discover the different planets and their characteristics. After that, they had a physical education class where they played basketball. Everyone enjoyed the games and had a great time!They played basketball after their science class.

18Which of the following statements best defines Andrew Carnegie's ideas in his essay, "The Gospel of Wealth"?

19Dear ArianiCongratulations on your winning at the regional chess competition!Your hard work has been paid off.Wishing you get the best result in the higher competition.Good luck!Samson3. Why does Samson send the greeting card?

20What text feature is words or phrases that identify the subtopics in the reading passage?

21What was Walton doing in letters 1-4?

22What is the key difference between a room with a low ceiling and a room with a high ceiling, as mentioned in the text?

23The &dollar; 757 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was an attempt by President Obama to

24How can you effectively summarize a text?

25How do I know if a story is Non-Fiction?

26Facts or details found in the text that prove your point

27What theme does the below quote portray? "To you, Antonio, I owe the most in money and in love, And from your love I have a warranty To unburden all my plots and purposes How to get clear of all the debts I owe."

28If the test asks you for "text evidence" for your central idea, it is asking you to .....

29Marsupials are a kind of mammal. Most female marsupials have a pouch to carry their babies. A newborn marsupial is very small and underdeveloped. It will spend the first part of its life in its mother's pouch. Kangaroos, wombats, and koalas are all marsupials. What is the text structure?

30"The sun was just peeking over the horizon as the runner made her way down the street. The air was crisp, and the sky was turning orange, pink, lavender, and blue."This quote gives details about the .....

31How does Mr Sir know none of the boys will try and run away?

32Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

33What does the text suggest should be the foundation for our giving?

34The American and French Revolutions were turning points in global history because the results of these revolutions

35If you are reading an informational text about whales, which of these would be a supporting detail?

36Answer to #5

37An important idea or message in a story; sometimes a moral or lesson about life

38How do Federalist No. 78 and King's Letter from Birmingham Jail both conceive limits on governmental power?

39Which is the main idea?

40Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. Which statement best describes the theme of this poem?

41What is the author's purpose:A book about how dogs are better than cats.

42The point an author is making about a topic

43What is the main idea of this text: "Rosa Parks inspired others to fight for civil rights when she refused to give up her bus seat."

44The major idea behind Darwin's "The Origin of the Species" is that

45What claim does President Obama make in paragraph 4?

46What strategy do you use to summarize Non-Fiction, Informational Text, and/or Fiction/Literature?

47What hope does Homer cling to while the wounded are being treated around him?

48In 'New Directions', which of the following details is significant?

49What was a theme in Barbie's Hips Don't Lie?

50What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?

51The number of daylight hours changes throughout the year.What is the central idea?

52The primary purpose of paragraph 21 is most likely to

53The poem teaches resilience in the face of both triumph and disaster by:

54The acronym SITE can help you to answer English Language Paper 1 Unseen 19th Century Fiction Question 4. What does SITE stand for?

55Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for improving comprehension

56Who encouraged the habit of keeping unusual pets

57Which of the following statements .....

58Which detail made Abhishek proud of Gayathri?

59What is the theme of this writing?Even though Mike and his sister didn't always get along they worked together to plan an anniversary party for their parents together.

60How does the book address the theme of poverty?

61Which of the following best summarizes the main points of the entire passage?