Main Idea and Details Practice

Front

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

Back

mostly

Front

What is the main idea of the paragraph about activities at the beach?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

What is the main idea? Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

Where in the text or passage can you sometimes find the main idea?

Back

Beginning or end

Front

Key details give important information that support the main idea.

Back

True

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

Options:

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

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McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

Back

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

Back

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

Front

What is a detail that tells about the main idea of Mount Rushmore? Options: How the four presidents were chosen, Why Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota, Which presidents are at Mount Rushmore.

Back

Which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

Front

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

Back

What point is the author trying to make?