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Grade 8 Quiz Determining Central Ideas and Analyzing Development – RI.8.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2 emphasizes the importance of discerning the central idea of a text and examining how it unfolds over the narrative. Furthermore, it focuses on understanding how supporting ideas or details bolster the main concept. The standard also necessitates students to condense this understanding into an objective summary, free from personal biases or interpretations.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
What does the “central idea” of a text refer to?
- a. A minor detail in the text.
- b. The main thought or concept the author is conveying.
- c. The author's personal opinion.
- d. The most challenging word in the text.
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2. Question
How can a reader determine the development of a central idea?
- a. By looking at the book cover.
- b. By focusing solely on the first paragraph.
- c. By tracing how the idea is introduced, elaborated, and concluded.
- d. By skipping to the last page.
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3. Question
What is the purpose of providing an objective summary?
- a. To give a personal opinion about the text.
- b. To retell every detail of the story.
- c. To offer a concise, unbiased overview of the central ideas.
- d. To provide an alternate ending to the story.
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question
Supporting ideas in a text primarily serve to:
- a. Contradict the central idea.
- b. Elaborate and provide depth to the central idea.
- c. Act as the main theme of the story.
- d. Summarize other supporting ideas.
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5. Question
Which of the following best represents an objective statement?
- a. "I believe the author's approach is questionable."
- b. "The text examines the effects of deforestation on local ecosystems."
- c. "The article is tedious and boring."
- d. "It's obvious the writer doesn't know much."
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If a text repeatedly discusses the importance of clean oceans for marine life, what can be inferred as the central idea?
- a. The life cycle of marine animals.
- b. The thrill of deep-sea diving.
- c. The crucial role of clean oceans for marine ecosystems.
- d. The variety of fish in the sea.
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7. Question
In a well-structured text, the supporting ideas typically:
- a. Deviate from the central theme.
- b. Are inconsistent and contradictory.
- c. Build upon and reinforce the central idea.
- d. Have no clear relation to the central idea.
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8. Question
An objective summary should:
- a. Include personal feelings and emotions.
- b. Be lengthy and cover every single event.
- c. Focus on the central and supporting ideas without biases.
- d. Rely heavily on one's interpretations.
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9. Question
The relationship between a central idea and its supporting details can be likened to:
- a. A cloud and rain.
- b. A tree and its leaves.
- c. A car and its wheels.
- d. The sun and the moon.
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10. Question
Which of the following can be considered a supporting detail?
- a. A fact that reinforces the main argument.
- b. An unrelated anecdote.
- c. A personal opinion.
- d. A contradiction to the main argument.
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