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