SAT Central Ideas & Details Drill

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Central Ideas & Details

According to the text, what is true about Hercule Poirot? Passage: In Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel *Murder on the Orient Express*, we are introduced to the renowned detective Hercule Poirot. While Poirot and a variety of passengers from different backgrounds are traveling on the luxurious Orient Express, a crime occurs; Poirot is then tasked with solving the case. Throughout the investigation, Poirot demonstrates his brilliant deductive skills and keen attention to detail.

A He is a careless and disorganized detective. B He prefers to work alone and dislikes collaboration. C He possesses exceptional deductive abilities and is attentive to details. D He is often overwhelmed and makes hasty judgments.

According to the text, what is Hari Seldon's primary goal? Passage: In Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction novel *Foundation*, we meet Hari Seldon, a brilliant mathematician and creator of "psychohistory" – a scientific discipline that combines history, sociology, and mathematics to predict the future of large populations. Seldon foresees the imminent fall of the Galactic Empire, which will lead to a dark age lasting thousands of years. To mitigate the inevitable chaos, he devises a plan to establish two "Foundations" at the opposite ends of the galaxy.

A To create a new empire and establish his rule B To predict the future welfare of a few individuals C To prevent the fall of the Galactic Empire D To minimize the dark age after the Empire's fall

Which statement about Mrs. Bennet is supported by the text? Passage: In Jane Austen's famous novel *Pride and Prejudice*, we get to know about Mrs. Bennet, whose temperament can be quite unpredictable even if some of her central aims are quite obvious. Every time she feels dissatisfied, she tends to believe it is due to her nerves acting up. The purpose of her life seems to revolve around one central mission: to find suitable husbands for her daughters. And to add some joy to her days, she delights in paying visits to others and keeping herself informed of the latest news.

A Mrs. Bennet is a woman of diverse knowledge on various subjects. B Mrs. Bennet prefers solitude over social visits with others. C Mrs. Bennet's primary focus is on securing marriages for her daughters. D Mrs. Bennet considers herself an expert matchmaker.

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How to solve Central Ideas & Details?

Read First

Read passages thoroughly to identify the main theme and understand the author's overall message before examining answer choices.

Find Main Theme

Ask yourself what the author's primary purpose is and summarize the passage in one or two sentences using your own words.

Avoid Details

Focus on the overarching concept rather than getting distracted by specific examples, facts, or supporting information.

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EdisonOS conducted a detailed Bluebook analysis to help tutors design SAT tests mirroring official Bluebook test challenges. Findings show Central Ideas & Details represents a great amount in SAT RW, averaging 4-6 questions making this skill an essential to have in your study plan.

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Avoid These Mistakes In Central Ideas & Details!

Purpose Confusion

Try not to confuse it with the author's purpose as the central idea is a statement of the writer's point.

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Detail Distraction

It's easy to get distracted by irrelevant details, but by understanding the theme, you can bring the central ideas and supporting details into focus.

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Extreme Language

Watch out for words like "always," "never," "all," or "none" as the SAT rarely uses such absolute language in correct answers.

Topic Misunderstanding

Confusing the main idea with the topic as the topic is just the general subject while the main idea makes a specific point about it.

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