Main Idea, Summary, & Theme
What is another way to describe the main idea?
The main idea is what the passage or reading section is mainly about.
Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.
A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.
A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it.
As it is used in the passage, what does the word sabotage mean?
a. destroy or damage
b. cause to go off course
c. mark with graffiti
d. improve or make better
a. destroy or damage
Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.
A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.
A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it
Which detail from the text provides the best clue to the meaning of the word sabotage?
a. a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other program
b. produce bizarre screen effects.
c. contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive
d.A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus,
c. contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive
Travis and Frederick went to the mall to buy shoes. Frederick decided that he was going to steal pair of shoes from the mall. Travis tried to talk Frederick out of doing it. When they got to the mall and entered the shoes store Travis went to look at some shoes. Frederick pretended to be looking at shoes, when he suddenly bolted for the door with a pair of Nikes. The security guard reached out and grabbed Frederick's arm and took him to the station. Travis just called his mom to pick him up.
What is the most appropriate summary?
A. Travis wanted a pair of shoes from the mall so he got his friend Frederick to steal them.
B. Frederick thought he could get away with stealing shoes from the mall and he did.
C. Travis had no idea that Frederick planned to steal from the mall when they planned to buy shoes.
D. Travis tried to talk his friend Frederick out of stealing shoes from the mall, but when he did it anyway he got caught.
D. Travis tried to talk his friend Frederick out of stealing shoes from the mall, but when he did it anyway he got caught.
Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.
A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.
A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it.
Identify three details that should be included in a summary of the passage.
1, 2, 4
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the central idea of the paragraph.
A. Soccer is important at the Olympics.
B. Soccer is a worldwide sport.
C. Soccer is also called football.
D. Soccer is played by men and women.
B. Soccer is a worldwide sport.
Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.
A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.
A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it.
In paragraph 1 of the text, what does the word jargon mean?
a. made-up words used by people
b. dictionary-defined words
c. words used by kids
d. words related to a particular field
d. words related to a particular field
The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratifi ed in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. The Constitution has been amended many times.
B. Women didn’t vote until 1920 but men could vote since the founding of the country..
C. Today, almost anyone can vote.
D. The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.
D. The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.
Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.
A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.
A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Worms and viruses sometimes invade our technology.
b. Viruses contain instructions to delete files.
c. People view worms and viruses differently.
d. Worms and viruses are the end of the technology era.
a. Worms and viruses sometimes invade our technology.