Example:
He threw away the bruised apple because it looked bad.
Protective –
Keeping something safe from harm.
Sector –
A part or section of something bigger.
Permanent –
Something that lasts forever or a long time.
Write a short note beside the paragraph
to help you remember the main idea.
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Example:
The health sector is all about doctors and hospitals.
When you read something,
it's helpful to know what each paragraph is mostly talking about.
Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown on a farm and sold.
Example:
Eating healthy is crucial for staying strong and healthy.
Ask yourself,
“What is this paragraph mostly about?”
Example:
His status as a leader made everyone listen to him.
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Example:
She buys most of her produce from the local farmers’ market.
Then,
quickly look through the rest of the paragraph.
How to Find the
Main Idea of a Paragraph
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Rejected
Not accepted because of poor condition or not meeting standards.
Example:
UV rays can cause sunburn if you stay in the sun too long.
UV rays –
Invisible sunlight that can hurt your skin.
Bruised
Damaged and discolored from being hit or pressed too hard.
Example:
She has matured into a smart young woman.
Example:
The color of my shirt fades after many washes.
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Status –
The position or rank of a person or thing.
Example:
Criminals who steal are put in jail.
Example:
The paint on the wall is permanent, it won’t disappear.
Example:
During my leisure time, I like to watch movies.
Example:
Many retailers lower prices during holiday sales.
Example:
The damage to the phone was only cosmetic, so it still worked fine.
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Example:
The builder followed the architect’s specifications exactly.
Mafia –
A group of people who do bad things secretly and illegally.
Matured –
Grew up or became more grown.
Cosmetic
Related to appearance only, not affecting how something works or functions.
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Example:
The sunscreen acts as a protective layer against harmful UV rays.
Below grade
Not good enough in quality, lower than the required standard.
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Leisure –
Free time when you can relax or have fun.
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Specifications
Exact details or instructions about how something should be made or done.
Here’s a simple way to do it:
Read the first sentence of the paragraph.
Example:
The strawberries were below grade and couldn’t be sold in stores.
External –
Something on the outside of something.
Example:
The external part of a phone is the screen and the buttons.
Retailers
Businesses or people that sell goods directly to customers.
Crucial –
Very important, necessary.
Example:
The broken box was rejected at the warehouse.
This is called the main idea.
Finding the main idea can help you when you're writing notes, making a summary, or creating a word web.
Criminals –
People who break the law by doing bad things.
This makes it easier to
understand and remember what you read!
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Fades –
When something slowly becomes less bright or strong.
Example:
The mafia runs illegal businesses like gambling.