Central Idea & Details

What is the central idea of Passage 1?

In a small town, a young boy named Jack found an injured bird with a broken wing. He decided to nurse the bird back to health, and with time and care, the bird recovered and flew away. Jack learned the value of compassion and the joy of helping others.

• A) Jack's favorite hobby.

• B) The types of birds in the small town.

• C) The importance of being kind and helping others.

• D) How fast the bird flew away.

Which detail from the passage supports the central idea you chose in question 1?

• A) "Jack found an injured bird with a broken wing."

• B) "He decided to nurse the bird back to health."

• C) "The bird recovered and flew away."

• D) "Jack learned the value of compassion and the joy of helping others."

What is the central idea of Passage 2?

In a bustling city, Sarah had always dreamt of becoming a successful musician. Despite facing many challenges, she worked hard, practiced for hours, and never gave up. Eventually, her determination paid off, and she achieved her dream of playing in a famous orchestra.

• A) Sarah's favorite food.

• B) The traffic in the city.

• C) The importance of perseverance and pursuing one's dreams.

• D) The famous orchestra in the city.

Which detail from the passage supports the central idea you chose in question 3?

• A) "In a bustling city, Sarah had always dreamt of becoming a successful musician."

• B) "Despite facing many challenges, she worked hard, practiced for hours, and never gave up."

• C) "Eventually, her determination paid off, and she achieved her dream of playing in a famous orchestra."

• D) "The famous orchestra in the city."

What is the central idea of Passage 3?

In a mysterious forest, a group of friends embarked on an adventure to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, they faced challenges, discovered clues, and learned the value of teamwork. They eventually found the treasure chest, filled with ancient artifacts and valuable gems.

• A) The number of friends in the group.

• B) The types of challenges they faced.

• C) The importance of teamwork and the rewards of working together.

• D) The names of the ancient artifacts.

Which detail from the passage supports the central idea you chose in question 5?

• A) "In a mysterious forest, a group of friends embarked on an adventure to find a hidden treasure."

• B) "Along the way, they faced challenges, discovered clues, and learned the value of teamwork."

• C) "They eventually found the treasure chest, filled with ancient artifacts and valuable gems."

• D) "The number of friends in the group."

What is the central idea of Passage 4?

In a quiet village, a wise old man named Mr. Johnson shared his life experiences with the young generation. He emphasized the significance of learning from one's mistakes and passing on wisdom to others. His stories inspired the villagers to appreciate the value of knowledge and life lessons.

• A) Mr. Johnson's favorite book.

• B) The name of the quiet village.

• C) The importance of learning from mistakes and sharing wisdom with others.

• D) The age of Mr. Johnson.

Which detail from the passage supports the central idea you chose in question 7?

• A) "In a quiet village, a wise old man named Mr. Johnson shared his life experiences with the young generation."

• B) "He emphasized the significance of learning from one's mistakes and passing on wisdom to others."

• C) "His stories inspired the villagers to appreciate the value of knowledge and life lessons."

• D) "Mr. Johnson's favorite book."

What is the central idea of Passage 5?

In a seaside town, a young girl named Emma loved collecting seashells. She would spend hours on the beach, searching for the most beautiful and unique seashells. She discovered that nature's beauty can be found in the smallest of things, like the seashells she cherished.

• A) The weather in the seaside town.

• B) Emma's seashell collection.

• C) The importance of appreciating the beauty in nature's small wonders.

• D) The history of seashells.

Which detail from the passage supports the central idea you chose in question 9?

• A) "In a seaside town, a young girl named Emma loved collecting seashells."

• B) "She would spend hours on the beach, searching for the most beautiful and unique seashells."

• C) "She discovered that nature's beauty can be found in the smallest of things, like the seashells she cherished."

• D) "The weather in the seaside town."