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What is the main idea?
What is a thesis statement?
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What is a thesis statement?
The first sentence of the introduction
An explanation of the topic or purpose of a passage
The main idea
A concluding paragraph
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What is the main idea?
The point of a passage
The final sentence of each paragraph
The hook of a passage
3
How many questions are in the SAT Reading section?
52
44
25
65
4
Which one of these is
not
a way to find the main idea?
Look for repetition of ideas
Underline the concluding sentence
Summarize the Passage
5
Identify the sentence that represents a main idea.
Harry Potter catches the Snitch and wins the Quidditch Cup
Harry Potter learns he is a wizard from Hagrid.
Harry Potter is a boy who learns about the magical world.
6
Which one these articles would most likely argue that reading is beneficial?
Reading: The Bane of Society
How to Charge Your Phone While in Class
How One Book Can Get You Into College
The Benefits of Writing
7
Identify the main idea...
The people in the Hunger Games are scared of the government
Peeta and Katniss are both from district 12
Peeta is also selected for the Hunger Games
Katniss sacrifices herself for her sister
8
How many minutes do you have to complete the SAT Reading section?
44
52
65
25
9
Identify the sentence that represents a main idea
Most Americans do not get enough exercise
Americans tend to watch sports instead of playing them
Americans tend to ride everywhere instead of walking
Americans have too much technology to play outside
10
Identify the main idea...
Native Americans supported both the British and Americans
The first president of the United States was Washington
The United States first broke away from Britain in 1776
The Revolutionary War changed the world politically
11
What is one challenge about the passages on the SAT?
They are not in English
They are often from the early 20th century
They are all science based
The questions are meant to trick you
12
Identify the sentence that represents a main idea.
The skeleton protects internal organs
The skeleton works with the support of muscles
The human skeleton has certain critical functions
The skeleton gives the body support and shape
13
The main idea is, usually, either _______ or stated.
undefined
implied
described
underlined
14
Identify the sentence that represents a main idea.
The decline of reading is a danger to our society
The decline of reading was caused by a lack of books
To increase the number of readers, books should be simpler
15
What is one tip Mr. Yaure has given you to improve your reading comprehension?
Use sparknotes
Read a wide range of books
Read as quickly as possible
Cheat
16
Identify the main idea...
Tom Brady is the Quarterback of the New England Patriots
Sunday was the first Super Bowl to go to overtime
The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI on Sunday
The New England Patriots are the best team of the century
17
Which one of these articles would most likely be about making the school year round?
Taking Time Away from Teens
The Top Prep Schools in the World
Expanding the School Year
Sleeping in: The Dream of Every High Schooler
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How is the passage title helpful?
It guides you in the direction of the main idea
It is not helpful at all
It tells you where to begin reading
19
What should you do to support your claim of the main idea?
Nothing
Summerize the passage
Find a line or phrase that supports your answer
20
The Main Idea is a summary without...
Correct grammar
Punctuation
All of the details
