Main Idea

7 Grade 6 English questions on Main Idea, with worked marking schemes. 7 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

   A. To give examples

   B. To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

   C. To end a paragraph

   D. To ask questions

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   Marking scheme

   B. Topic sentence = introduces paragraph's main idea

2. Question 2

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   "Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment. Materials such as paper, plastic, and glass can be recycled into new products. This saves energy and reduces pollution."

   What is the main benefit of recycling?

   A. It creates more pollution.

   B. It reduces waste and protects the environment.

   C. It makes products more expensive.

   D. It requires more energy.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The main purpose of a conclusion in a passage is to:

   A. introduce new ideas

   B. restate the main idea and summarise

   C. give examples

   D. ask questions

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4. Question 4

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   "Children who eat a balanced diet grow healthy and strong. A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates."

   The main idea of this passage is:

   A. Children should eat only fruits.

   B. Children should not eat carbohydrates.

   C. Vegetables are the most important food.

   D. A balanced diet promotes healthy growth in children.

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5. Question 5

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   "Trees are very important to our environment. They provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion, give us fruits, and offer shade. We should all plant more trees."

   The main idea of this passage is:

   A. Trees give us fruits.

   B. Trees prevent soil erosion.

   C. Trees are important and we should plant more.

   D. Trees provide shade.

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6. Question 6

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   "Bees are important insects. They make honey, which people enjoy eating. Bees also help flowers grow by carrying pollen from one flower to another."

   The best title for this passage would be:

   A. Types of Insects

   B. The Importance of Bees

   C. How Honey is Made

   D. Flowers and Pollen

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   B. Title should capture the main idea — importance of bees

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A headline is the:

   A. last line of an article

   B. title of an article in large print

   C. author's name

   D. date of publication

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