15 Questions
What is the main idea of the passage?
The main idea of the passage is to emphasize the importance of knowledge in the current economy.
What are the steps to identify the main idea of a passage?
Read the passage, write down the main points and evidence, and decide on the main point.
What type of questions on the GED RLA test might indirectly ask for the main idea of a passage?
Questions asking what the passage builds up to.
What does the text suggest is the most important skill to sell in today's economy?
Knowledge
What could be asked instead of directly identifying the main idea of a passage on the GED RLA test?
Questions about the author's purpose.
What is emphasized as important when identifying the main idea of a passage?
Deciding which points expand on the main point.
What is suggested as providing a bird’s eye view of a passage?
Writing down the main points and evidence used to support each point.
What is the main focus of the speech?
The importance of higher education for the middle class
What did the administration do to make college more affordable?
Expanded tax credits and Pell Grants
Who does the speech mention as needing to contribute to bringing down college costs?
Elected officials, universities, and business leaders
What is the Student Aid Bill of Rights (SABR) focused on?
Ensuring quality customer service and affordable repayment plans for student borrowers
Where are individuals asked to demonstrate support for the Student Aid Bill of Rights (SABR)?
WhiteHouse.gov/CollegeOpportunity
What is the average student loan debt for college graduates who borrow to pay for college?
$28,000
According to the speech, why is it important to make college more affordable?
To provide access to everybody willing to work for it
What is the President's plan regarding community college education?
To bring the cost of community college down to zero
Test your ability to identify and summarize the main idea of a passage. This quiz will help you practice recognizing the central or most important point in an argument, and how it is presented by the author.
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