Answer these questions to test your knowledge of the important terms, concepts, and skills in this chapter.

1		A stated main idea sentence is
			A)	any sentence in a paragraph.
			B)	any sentence in a paragraph that contains the topic.
			C)	any sentence in a paragraph that contains the topic and tells the author's most important point about the topic.
			D)	any sentence in a paragraph that the reader thinks is the most important sentence.
2		More than one sentence in a paragraph can be the stated main idea of the paragraph.
			A)	true
			B)	false
3		The stated main idea sentence
			A)	tells the author's most important point.
			B)	is a general sentence that sums up the details of the paragraph.
			C)	makes complete sense by itself.
			D)	all of the above
4		In a paragraph that contains a stated main idea sentence, all of the other sentences are
			A)	supporting details.
			B)	ones that make complete sense by themselves.
			C)	questions.
			D)	general statements.
5		One way to determine the stated main idea sentence is to look for a sentence that sounds important or contains interesting information.
			A)	true
			B)	false
6		Trying to determine the stated main idea of a paragraph by reading only the first and the last sentence of a paragraph rather than the entire paragraph is a
			A)	dumb idea.
			B)	bad strategy.
			C)	big mistake.
			D)	all of the above
7		A question can be the stated main idea of a paragraph.
			A)	true
			B)	false
8		Examples are always details.
			A)	true
			B)	false
9		Authors often include words and phrases such as Therefore, The point is, and In general to introduce
			A)	a question.
			B)	a supporting detail.
			C)	an example.
			D)	a stated main idea.
10		Locating the stated main idea sentence is an important skill because it is crucial for
			A)	notetaking.
			B)	making an outline.
			C)	writing a summary.
			D)	all of the above
11		Just as a paragraph can have a stated main idea, a longer selection can have an overall stated main idea.
			A)	true
			B)	false
12		The function of supporting details is to provide additional information that helps readers understand the main idea completely.
			A)	true
			B)	false
13		A sentence can contain only one detail.
			A)	true
			B)	false
14		More important details are called
			A)	major or primary details.
			B)	minor or secondary details.
15		To help you locate and remember information given as supporting details, you should
			A)	number the details in a paragraph.
			B)	list each detail on a separate line when you take notes.
			C)	paraphrase the details when you take notes.
			D)	all of the above