The evidence under the point
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
The main idea and the supporting details differ because supporting details:
Answer: B. Supporting details provide the evidence and examples that develop the main idea.
Question 2 of 5
A passage that first states a claim, then gives three supporting reasons, is organized to:
Answer: B. A claim followed by supporting reasons is a structure that backs up a main point.
Question 3 of 5
Passage: 'Although the storm knocked out power for days, neighbors shared generators, cooked group meals, and checked on the elderly.' The passage mainly shows that the community was:
Answer: B. Sharing generators, cooking together, and checking on elders shows resourcefulness and support — an inference from the details.
Question 4 of 5
The best summary of a passage will:
Answer: B. A good summary is concise and captures the main idea plus the essential supporting points, without opinions or every detail.
Question 5 of 5
Read the passage: 'The Arctic fox grows a thick white coat in winter, then sheds it for a brown coat in summer. This lets it blend into the snow or the tundra all year.' What is the main idea?
Answer: B. The main idea is the central point the whole passage makes — the coat color change provides year-round camouflage. The others are supporting details or too narrow.
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