What is the main point of paragraph 2?

Writing about dreams is not as difficult as people may think

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

Traceurs risk physical injury so safety is most important

What is the main point of paragraph 4?

New Orleans diverse history is evident to visitors today

What is the main idea of this passage?

Writing about dreams is a good learning experience

Which would be the best title for this passage?

Tattoos: Older Than You Might Think

What is the passage mainly about?

The art of tattooing over many years and cultures

What is the main point of paragraph 2?

People quit meditation because they cant stop their thoughts

What is the main idea of this passage?

Meditation is about watching your thoughts

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

Paulsen writes novels based on his own experiences in nature

Based on the main idea, what would be a good title for this passage?

The Highest Metabolism in the Land

Which sentence supports the idea that tattoos crossed culture barriers by ways of imitation?

Europeans returned from Polynesia with similar tattoos

What is paragraph 3 mostly about?

a technique for watching your thoughts

Which sentence supports the idea that dreams are unique?

In a sense, dreams are our own private adventure

Which sentence best states the main idea of the first paragraph?

Parkour doesnt have much in common with extreme sports

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?

Hatchet is based on Paulsens own experiences in the forest

What is paragraph 3 mostly about?

the roles African Americans played in New Orleans history

Which sentence supports the idea that hummingbirds are constantly eating?

The hummingbird consumes its own weight in nectar in one day

What is the last paragraph mostly about?

how torpor aids in the hummingbirds survival

What is the main idea of this passage?

Due to its history, New Orleans is a diverse city

The second paragraph of this passage is mainly about?

Paulsens experiences in the Iditarod

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Main Idea Practice 2

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1
What is the main point of paragraph 2?
Writing about dreams is not as difficult as people may think
Writing about dreams often requires many years of hard work
Writing about dreams only works if you have a good memory
Writing about dreams is easier at night than the morning
2
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?
Traceurs risk physical injury so safety is most important
The goal of parkour is to mentally prepare for the obstacles
Parkour is a popular art form in cities around the the world
Traceru's routes may take them over rooftops and large walls
3
What is the main point of paragraph 4?
English is rarely spoken by New Orleans inhabitants
The cultures that made New Orleans unique have left
The French and Spanish still control parts of the city
New Orleans diverse history is evident to visitors today
4
What is the main idea of this passage?
Dreams are easy to remember with practice
Most peoples' dreams are not very memorable
Writing about dreams is a good learning experience
It is necessary to remember your dreams
5
Which would be the best title for this passage?
Tattoos: A Misunderstood Art
Tattoos: Older Than You Might Think
Tattoos: New and Different Colors
Tattoos: Gone But Not Forgotten
6
What is the passage mainly about?
The art of tattooing over many years and cultures
Julius Caesar was the first to describe tattoos
Tattoos were originally black until colored ink was created
European sailors introduced tattooing to the Western world
7
What is the main point of paragraph 2?
People quit meditation because they cant stop their thoughts
The main cause of sadness is the failure to stop sad ideas
Many people try to meditate but cant sit still long enough
Only some people can make their minds stop thinking
8
What is the main idea of this passage?
Meditation requires thinking about lemons
Meditation should always be done on a river
Meditation is about watching your thoughts
Meditation means stopping your thoughts
9
What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
Paulsen writes books on how to hunt and trap animals
Paulsen writes novels based on his own experiences in nature
Paulsen learned to write by exploring nature and hunting
Paulsen writes novels about painful childhood experiences
10
Based on the main idea, what would be a good title for this passage?
Hummingbirds in Danger of Starvation
Feasting on Flower Nectar
The Highest Metabolism in the Land
The Torpor of the Hummingbird
11
Which sentence supports the idea that tattoos crossed culture barriers by ways of imitation?
Tattooing has been practiced by many different cultures
Mummies preserved in Egypt also exhibit tattoos
Julius Caesar described the Pict's blue-toned tattoos
Europeans returned from Polynesia with similar tattoos
12
What is paragraph 3 mostly about?
a discussion of colored leaves on rivers
a technique for watching your thoughts
making colored labels for your emotions
arranging thought so they float properly
13
Which sentence supports the idea that dreams are unique?
"Others complain that they can't remember their dreams"
In a sense, dreams are our own private adventure
In the end, none of us can conclusively say what dreams mean
"Some people find it difficult to write early in the morning
14
Which sentence best states the main idea of the first paragraph?
Not many people practice Parkour around the world
Parkour is only dangerous when traceurs are not careful
Parkour doesnt have much in common with extreme sports
Parkour is a reinvention of classic forms of extreme sports
15
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?
Hatchet is the only Paulsen book that explores themes
Hatchet is based on Paulsens own experiences in the forest
Although it received an award Hatchet is too violent
Hatchet's theme is protecting the environment
16
What is paragraph 3 mostly about?
the roles African Americans played in New Orleans history
the horrible way in which African slaves were treated
how P.B.S. Pinchback became the governor of Louisiana
the advantages of New Orleans location on the Gulf of Mexico
17
Which sentence supports the idea that hummingbirds are constantly eating?
The hummingbird has a higher metabolism than all animals
Hummingbirds are able to store enough energy to rest
The hummingbird consumes its own weight in nectar in one day
During torpor the hummingbirds heart rate slows down
18
What is the last paragraph mostly about?
Why hummingbirds heartbeat is unsteady
what hummingbirds eat besides nectar
how torpor aids in the hummingbirds survival
why hummingbirds do not hibernate
19
What is the main idea of this passage?
New Orleans architecture reminds us of its history
New Orleans was the first city with a non-white mayor
Citizens of New Orleans speak with a French accent
Due to its history, New Orleans is a diverse city
20
The second paragraph of this passage is mainly about?
the hazardous terrain in northern Alaska
Paulsen's love for his many pet dogs
the best way to train dogs for the Iditarod
Paulsens experiences in the Iditarod

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Main Idea Practice 2

20 termsStudBud Administration40 plays

This focuses on main idea and supporting details.

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
What is the main point of paragraph 2?
Writing about dreams is not as difficult as people may think
Writing about dreams often requires many years of hard work
Writing about dreams only works if you have a good memory
Writing about dreams is easier at night than the morning
2
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?
Traceurs risk physical injury so safety is most important
The goal of parkour is to mentally prepare for the obstacles
Parkour is a popular art form in cities around the the world
Traceru's routes may take them over rooftops and large walls
3
What is the main point of paragraph 4?
English is rarely spoken by New Orleans inhabitants
The cultures that made New Orleans unique have left
The French and Spanish still control parts of the city
New Orleans diverse history is evident to visitors today
4
What is the main idea of this passage?
Dreams are easy to remember with practice
Most peoples' dreams are not very memorable
Writing about dreams is a good learning experience
It is necessary to remember your dreams
5
Which would be the best title for this passage?
Tattoos: A Misunderstood Art
Tattoos: Older Than You Might Think
Tattoos: New and Different Colors
Tattoos: Gone But Not Forgotten
6
What is the passage mainly about?
The art of tattooing over many years and cultures
Julius Caesar was the first to describe tattoos
Tattoos were originally black until colored ink was created
European sailors introduced tattooing to the Western world
7
What is the main point of paragraph 2?
People quit meditation because they cant stop their thoughts
The main cause of sadness is the failure to stop sad ideas
Many people try to meditate but cant sit still long enough
Only some people can make their minds stop thinking
8
What is the main idea of this passage?
Meditation requires thinking about lemons
Meditation should always be done on a river
Meditation is about watching your thoughts
Meditation means stopping your thoughts
9
What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
Paulsen writes books on how to hunt and trap animals
Paulsen writes novels based on his own experiences in nature
Paulsen learned to write by exploring nature and hunting
Paulsen writes novels about painful childhood experiences
10
Based on the main idea, what would be a good title for this passage?
Hummingbirds in Danger of Starvation
Feasting on Flower Nectar
The Highest Metabolism in the Land
The Torpor of the Hummingbird
11
Which sentence supports the idea that tattoos crossed culture barriers by ways of imitation?
Tattooing has been practiced by many different cultures
Mummies preserved in Egypt also exhibit tattoos
Julius Caesar described the Pict's blue-toned tattoos
Europeans returned from Polynesia with similar tattoos
12
What is paragraph 3 mostly about?
a discussion of colored leaves on rivers
a technique for watching your thoughts
making colored labels for your emotions
arranging thought so they float properly
13
Which sentence supports the idea that dreams are unique?
"Others complain that they can't remember their dreams"
In a sense, dreams are our own private adventure
In the end, none of us can conclusively say what dreams mean
"Some people find it difficult to write early in the morning
14
Which sentence best states the main idea of the first paragraph?
Not many people practice Parkour around the world
Parkour is only dangerous when traceurs are not careful
Parkour doesnt have much in common with extreme sports
Parkour is a reinvention of classic forms of extreme sports
15
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?
Hatchet is the only Paulsen book that explores themes
Hatchet is based on Paulsens own experiences in the forest
Although it received an award Hatchet is too violent
Hatchet's theme is protecting the environment
16
What is paragraph 3 mostly about?
the roles African Americans played in New Orleans history
the horrible way in which African slaves were treated
how P.B.S. Pinchback became the governor of Louisiana
the advantages of New Orleans location on the Gulf of Mexico
17
Which sentence supports the idea that hummingbirds are constantly eating?
The hummingbird has a higher metabolism than all animals
Hummingbirds are able to store enough energy to rest
The hummingbird consumes its own weight in nectar in one day
During torpor the hummingbirds heart rate slows down
18
What is the last paragraph mostly about?
Why hummingbirds heartbeat is unsteady
what hummingbirds eat besides nectar
how torpor aids in the hummingbirds survival
why hummingbirds do not hibernate
19
What is the main idea of this passage?
New Orleans architecture reminds us of its history
New Orleans was the first city with a non-white mayor
Citizens of New Orleans speak with a French accent
Due to its history, New Orleans is a diverse city
20
The second paragraph of this passage is mainly about?
the hazardous terrain in northern Alaska
Paulsen's love for his many pet dogs
the best way to train dogs for the Iditarod
Paulsens experiences in the Iditarod