Main Idea and Key Details Flashcard

Front

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

Back

mostly

Answer explanation

The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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.

Answer explanation

The main idea is that there are many fun things to do at the beach, including swimming, snorkeling, playing beach volleyball, looking for shells, and sunbathing.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about soccer players?
- They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
- Soccer players learn how to dribble.
- They learn how to work together as teammates.
- Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Answer explanation

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer because they learn how to dribble, pass, control the ball, and work together with teammates.

Front

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

Back

Beginning/end

Answer explanation

The main idea can sometimes be found at the beginning or end of the text, making these sections important for understanding the overall message.

Front

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Key details provide important information to support the main idea, therefore the statement is true.

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep? Options: Many people sleep later on the weekends, Caffeine keeps some people awake at night, Dark rooms are best for sleeping, Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Answer explanation

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day is the supporting detail that emphasizes the importance of getting enough sleep.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. Options: The pros live the good life. People like professional football players make a lot of money. Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports. All of us can be professional athletes.

Back

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

Answer explanation

The best supporting detail for the topic sentence is that professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

Back

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

Answer explanation

The supporting detail that best supports the topic sentence is that Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

Front

What is a detail that tells about the main idea of Mount Rushmore?

Back

which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

Answer explanation

The correct choice is highlighted as it mentions which presidents are at Mount Rushmore.

Front

What key detail supports the main idea that kangaroos are interesting and special animals?

Back

Kangaroos bounce like balls.

Answer explanation

The key detail that supports the main idea that kangaroos are interesting and special animals is that they bounce like balls.