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What is an implied main idea of a paragraph? |
| | A) | A word, name or phrase that tells who or what the author is writing about. |
| | B) | A sentence formulated by the reader that expresses the author's main point about the topic. |
| | C) | The sentence in a paragraph that contains both the topic and the author's single most important point about this topic. |
| | D) | What you already know about the topic of the paragraph. |
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Why is formulating main ideas important? |
| | A) | It gives you good practice using formulas in reading classes. |
| | B) | It will help you read faster, and get homework done sooner. |
| | C) | It will help you make connections to what you already know about the topic. |
| | D) | It will increase your comprehension and will help you remember important information. |
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What must you be able to identify as you formulate implied main idea sentences? |
| | A) | Topic of the paragraph |
| | B) | Main idea of the paragraph |
| | C) | The author's reason for writing the paragraph |
| | D) | A and B |
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Which of the following formulas can you use to create implied main idea sentences? |
| | A) | Add an essential word or phrase to a sentence already in the paragraph. |
| | B) | Combine two sentences from the paragraph into a single sentence. |
| | C) | Summarize important ideas into one sentence or write one sentence that gives a general inference base on the details. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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How can I know when a formulated main idea sentence is correct? |
| | A) | The formulated main idea must be a complete sentence. |
| | B) | The formulated main idea must include the topic of the paragraph and the author's most important point about the topic. |
| | C) | The sentence must make complete sense by itself, without having to read the rest of the paragraph. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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How else can you apply the skill of formulating implied main ideas while reading? |
| | A) | You can apply the same strategies for other reading tasks. |
| | B) | You can apply the skill of formulating main ideas to longer reading assignments. |
| | C) | You can apply prior knowledge to everything you read. |
| | D) | This will keep you from waiting until the last minute to complete your reading assignment. |
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Why would you want to formulate the main idea of an entire passage? |
| | A) | It helps you express the most important point or overall message. |
| | B) | It gives you good practice using formulas in reading classes. |
| | C) | It will help you read faster, and get homework done sooner. |
| | D) | It will help you make connections to what you already know about the topic. |
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What is the first step in dealing with implied main ideas in standardized reading tests? |
| | A) | Determine the subject matter, or topic, of the passage. |
| | B) | Ask yourself, "What is the most important idea the author wants me to understand about the topic?" |
| | C) | Examine the choices offered as answers, and compare each choice with your formulation. |
| | D) | If none of the choices match your formulation, reread the passage and make another attempt at formulating the main idea. |
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What is the second step in dealing with implied main ideas in standardized reading tests? |
| | A) | Determine the subject matter, or topic, of the passage. |
| | B) | Ask yourself, "What is the most important idea the author wants me to understand about the topic?" |
| | C) | Examine the choices offered as answers, and compare each choice with your formulation. |
| | D) | If none of the choices match your formulation, reread the passage and make another attempt at formulating the main idea. |
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What is the third step in dealing with implied main ideas in standardized reading tests? |
| | A) | Determine the subject matter, or topic, of the passage. |
| | B) | Ask yourself, "What is the most important idea the author wants me to understand about the topic?" |
| | C) | Examine the choices offered as answers, and compare each choice with your formulation. |
| | D) | If none of the choices match your formulation, reread the passage and make another attempt at formulating the main idea. |
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