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1
When writing a summary, you should state your own feelings about the text.
true
false
2
When do we look for the main idea?
in nonfiction
in fiction
3
The central idea of a nonfiction text is ______.
what that section of the text is mostly all about
evidence supporting the text
one word describing the text
the author's point of view
4
"Plants need sunlight to grow." Which of these is the best evidence for this central idea?
My favorite kind of plant is the Venus fly trap.
Jessica sat in the sun and looked at her garden.
There are many different species of plants on the Earth.
Plants that get sunlight grow taller than those who don't.
5
Which is an example of a central (main) idea?
Cats make the best pets.
My name is Champ and I have gray and white stripes.
Pets.
The best pet ever.
6
While reading a text, you should be ____.
underlining main points
thinking about what you're reading
all of the above
circling key words
7
What does it mean if the central idea is IMPLICITLY stated?
It is hidden. It requires digging to find it.
It is stated directly and clearly in the text.
8
A summary is written in your own words.
false
true
9
What supports the central idea of the text?
your own background experience
evidence
highlighting
the topic sentence
10
What does it mean if the central idea is EXPLICITLY stated?
It is stated directly and clearly in the text.
It is hidden. It requires digging to find it.