Main Idea and Supporting Details Flashcard

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Read the paragraph: "Dogs are great pets. They are friendly and loyal. Dogs can help people in many ways, like guiding the blind and protecting homes." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

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Dogs can help people by guiding the blind.

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Read the paragraph: "Birds are amazing creatures. They can fly high in the sky. Birds build nests to lay their eggs and raise their young." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

Back

Birds are colorful.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph? "Rain is important for the Earth. It helps plants grow and fills rivers and lakes. Without rain, there would be no water for us to drink." Options: Rain is important for the Earth, Rain is wet, Rain makes puddles, Rain is cold.

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Rain is important for the Earth.

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Main idea of the paragraph: "Apples are a healthy snack. They are full of vitamins. Eating apples can help keep you strong and healthy."

Back

Apples are a healthy snack.

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Read the paragraph: "Elephants are the largest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants live in groups and are very social animals." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

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Elephants are the largest land animals.

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Main idea of the paragraph: "The sun is very important. It gives us light and warmth. Plants need sunlight to grow. Without the sun, there would be no life on Earth."

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The sun is very important.

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Read the paragraph: "Bees are important for flowers. They help in pollination, which helps flowers grow. Without bees, many plants would not be able to produce fruits." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

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Bees help in pollination.

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Read the paragraph: "Cats are independent animals. They can take care of themselves and do not need much attention. Cats are also very clean and groom themselves often." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

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Cats groom themselves often.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph: "Books are a great way to learn new things. They can take you to different places and times. Reading books can also improve your vocabulary."?

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Books are a great way to learn new things.

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Main idea of the paragraph: "The ocean is a big part of our planet. It covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. The ocean is home to many different kinds of animals."

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The ocean is a big part of our planet.