Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Front

What is the general subject that the passage is about?

Back

Topic

Front

Should the reader determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage?

Back

False

Front

What is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about? Options: Topic, Claim, Main Idea, Transitional sentence

Back

Main Idea

Front

Does the main idea need supporting details?

Back

False

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important? Options:

There are many landfills available for waste.

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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Clean jars before recycling them.

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Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Back

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

Options:

We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

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Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

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It's my least favourite class.

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Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Back

It's my least favourite class.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
Options:

It tastes really good.

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Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

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You can find many artificial additives in candy.

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Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

Back

It tastes really good.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
Options:

Their face paint hides their true identity.

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People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."

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There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

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Clowns makes fun balloon animals.

Back

Clowns makes fun balloon animals.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.
Options:

Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

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Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

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When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

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Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Back

Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
Options:

Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

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An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

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Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

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Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

Back

An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.