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Reading Comprehension Practice-summary/main idea

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General Reading comprehension questions to help review main idea/summary

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1
What is the main idea/summary?
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
2
What is the main idea/summary?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
3
When the main idea is not stated in a single sentence, the reader must figure it out.
True
False
4
Which is not a main idea signal word?
another title
in conclusion
best describes
mostly about
5
When you write a summary of a paragraph, you should write what the paragraph is MOSTLY about.
Yes
No
6
When you write a summary of a paragraph, you should try to put it in your own words.
No
Yes
7
What is the main idea/summary?
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Insects are very intelligent.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
8
What is the main idea/summary?
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
9
When you write a summary, you should include all the details.
Yes
No
10
What is the main idea/summary?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
New students are usually lonely.