True or False
true or false
The main idea is the same as the Central idea
True
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Central idea is the ________ of the passage.
Main idea
What is the Central idea of the passage
Jackie and her mom went to the dentist today. Jackie was nervous! She sat down in the chair. Dr. Jones her dentist, came in and said hello. Dr. Jones looking in Jackie's mouth for cavities. The, he cleaned her teeth " Your teeth are perfect!" he said. " See no reason to worry!" said Jackie"s mom.
Jackie was nervous, but it was a positive visit!
true or false
The theme the same thing as the Central idea
false
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The author uses ______ to help the reader understand the central idea.
Key details.
What is the central idea of the passage?
My family and I had such a fun day at the circus! First, we saw a women walking the tightrope. Then, we saw a lion jump through a hoop of fire! Next, we saw a clown doing silly tricks, My mom also let me eat cotton candy while we watched the show. It was the best day ever!
Having a fun day at the circus!
true or false
The Central idea is found in the last sentence
false
Fill in the blank
The central idea is the _____ that the author is trying to convey.
message
What is the central idea?
Breaking your leg is not only painful, but is also annoying. Getting a cast makes walking and especially going up the stairs difficult and time consuming. Frequent trips to the doctor are required.
Breaking your leg and what to do.
true or false
It can be written in one sentence
True
fill in the blank
The central idea helps you identify the ______.
Topic of the passage
Hurricanes also known as tropical cyclones, can be extremely destructive. Hurricane winds blow at least 74 miles per hour and can destroy homes, trees, and cars. Tornadoes came also do this. If you know a hurricane is coming, find a safe place away from the ocean to stay!
The danger of hurricanes.
true or false
looking for the topic sentence will help the reader identify the central idea
true
fill in the blank
Central idea _______ the passage.
summarizes
identify the passage
There is something very unusual that you may not realize about starfish. A starfish is not actually a fish! First of all, they cannot even swim. Second, they do not have gills or use them to breathe. Starfish do not have scales either, they have spines. Finally, starfish do not have fines to swim, they have arms! Amazingly, they can even grow back their arms if they lose one. It may be a better idea to call a starfish by its better nickname, sea star!
A star fish isn't a fish