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

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound. What is the main idea?

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the main idea?

The Earth's surface is always changing.

It is expensive to clean up the damage

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

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. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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.

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

What point is the author trying to make?

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

what things bats often eat as food

how people can hear the sounds of bats

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Main Idea and Details

Authored by Maria A

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 1K+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

18 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark

Playing at a park

Going to a movie

Going to school

Ghosts

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses

Halloween

Christmas

Spring

Birds

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-oranges

Dessert

Fattening foods

fruits

sports

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-football
-soccer
-volleyball
-baseball
-tennis

school

games

something hard

sports

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-candles
-presents
-party
-cake
-once a year

Valentine's Day

birthday

vacation

sports

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pencils
-paper
-glue
-scissors
-notebooks

school supplies

circus

ice cream flavors

cities

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-tall buildings
-taxis
-noise
-lots of people
-billboards

In a city

math

Spring

Birds

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

20 questions

preposition

Quiz

•

5th Grade

16 questions

Synonymy & Antonymy

Quiz

•

1st - 5th Grade

15 questions

Possessive adjectives

Quiz

•

5th Grade

14 questions

present simple, routines, adverbs of frequency, the time

Quiz

•

5th - 7th Grade

14 questions

Unit 3 "At the castle" review.

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

traveller 1 synonyms and antonyms

Quiz

•

5th - 8th Grade

14 questions

ESL Kids Prepositions

Quiz

•

5th Grade

13 questions

What time is it?

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

8 questions

Spartan Way - Classroom Responsible

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

14 questions

Boundaries & Healthy Relationships

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

3 questions

Integrity and Your Health

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

9 questions

FOREST Perception

Lesson

•

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Discover more resources for English

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

12 questions

Figurative Language Review

Interactive video

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Prefix and Suffix Review

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

15 questions

Nonfiction Text Features

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

5th Grade

15 questions

Theme - 5th grade

Quiz

•

5th Grade

11 questions

Figurative Language

Lesson

•

5th - 7th Grade

25 questions

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

Main Idea and Details

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-oranges

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-football
-soccer
-volleyball
-baseball
-tennis

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-candles
-presents
-party
-cake
-once a year

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pencils
-paper
-glue
-scissors
-notebooks

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-tall buildings
-taxis
-noise
-lots of people
-billboards

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-calculator
-operations
-addition
-numbers
-subtraction

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-fireworks
-flags
-food
-America
-summer holiday

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

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English

Main Idea and Details

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words. -theater-candy-popcorndark

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-ghosts-October-costumes-pumpkins-haunted houses

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-pineapple-apple-grapes-strawberry-oranges

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-football-soccer-volleyball-baseball-tennis

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-candles-presents-party-cake-once a year

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-pencils-paper-glue-scissors-notebooks

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-tall buildings-taxis-noise-lots of people-billboards

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-calculator-operations-addition-numbers-subtraction

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.-fireworks-flags-food-America-summer holiday

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

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-oranges

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-football
-soccer
-volleyball
-baseball
-tennis

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-candles
-presents
-party
-cake
-once a year

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pencils
-paper
-glue
-scissors
-notebooks

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-tall buildings
-taxis
-noise
-lots of people
-billboards

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-calculator
-operations
-addition
-numbers
-subtraction

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-fireworks
-flags
-food
-America
-summer holiday