TEAS V7 Reading, Topic, Main Idea, Supporting Details 10-1

What are topic sentences?

First sentence of every paragraph in the TEAS

What is the main idea?

Last sentence of the first paragraph

Where are supporting details found?

found in the same paragraph as the topic sentence

Where is the summary found?

The first sentence of the last paragraph

What do the red, green, and purple texts represent?

Red = topic

Green = supporting details

Purple = Main idea

Which sentence in the paragraph best serves as the topic sentence?

a.) Solar and wind power, in particular, have seen significant developments in efficiency and affordability

b.) Advancements in renewable energy technologies have become crucial in combating climate change

c.) Governments and private sectors are increasingly investing in these technologies

d.) The shift towards renewable enrgy sources is therefore not only an environmental imperative but also an economic opportunity

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a.) AI is significantly improving efficiency in various industries

b.) Ethical concerns are a minor part of AI development

c.) AI’s role in transportation and medical diagnosis is revolutionary

d.) AI brings significant advancements and convenience, it also necessitates careful consideration of its broader societal implications

Which of the following is a supporting detail found in the paragraph?

a.) Astrophysics has been instrumental in discovering the speed of light

b.) The existence of black holes has been revealed through the study of astrophysics

c.) Astrophysics has disproved many traditional theories about the solar system

d.) The study of astrophysics has led to the development of advanced space travel technologies

Which sentence best summarizes the content of the second paragraph?

a.) Climate change has far-reaching impacts on the environment and human societies.

b.) Efforts to mitigate climate change are diverse and include both global and local strategies.

c.) Rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and severe weather events.

d.) International agreements aim to reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming