Main Idea and Key Details Quiz

Nora, Grace, and Emma attended a seminar on environmental conservation. What is the main idea of the seminar they attended?

• The main idea of the seminar was to inform attendees about the importance of environmental conservation.

• The main idea of the seminar was to criticize the concept of environmental conservation.

• The main idea of the seminar was to promote a new product for environmental conservation.

• The main idea of the seminar was to discuss the history of environmental conservation.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Abigail, Evelyn, and Daniel are discussing a book they just read. Which of the following best summarizes the key details in their discussion?

• Choose the answer with the most complex language

• Pick the option with the longest sentence

• Choose the option that best summarizes the main details in their discussion.

• Select the answer that has the most words

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In a group project, Anika, Liam, and Charlotte are trying to support their main idea. What key details should they focus on?

• Specific examples, evidence, and arguments

• Random facts and figures

• Personal opinions and anecdotes

• Unrelated information

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CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

In the second paragraph of the article that Zoe, Avery, and William were reading about health, what was the main idea?

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the importance of exercise for maintaining physical health.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the benefits of eating healthy.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the history of exercise.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the importance of sleep for physical health.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

In a group project, Luna, Benjamin, and Noah were analyzing a company's performance. Which key detail supports the main idea in their third slide of the presentation?

• A list of Luna's favorite movies

• Statistical data showing a significant increase in the company's sales over the past year

• A description of the weather on the day Noah compiled the slide

• A personal anecdote about Benjamin's favorite book

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

In a group study session, Anika was explaining the structure of an essay to Ethan and David. According to her, what is the main idea of the last paragraph?

• The main idea of the last paragraph is to summarize the key points and provide a conclusion.

• The main idea of the last paragraph is to list the author's favorite books

• The main idea of the last paragraph is to introduce a new topic

• The main idea of the last paragraph is to provide historical background

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

After reading the last paragraph of Charlotte's essay on climate change, which key detail best summarizes the main idea?

• The impact of greenhouse gases on global warming

• The introduction of Charlotte's essay

• The summary of Rohan's essay on biodiversity

• A key detail from Avery's essay on renewable energy

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

Evelyn, Hannah, and William are researching about polar bears for their school project. Based on their research, what is the main idea of their entire presentation?

• The main idea of their entire presentation is to explore the diet of polar bears.

• The main idea of their entire presentation is to talk about the history of polar bears.

• The main idea of their entire presentation is to discuss the impact of climate change on polar bears.

• The main idea of their entire presentation is to discuss the impact of climate change on penguins.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

James, Ethan, and Abigail are discussing a passage they read in class. Which key detail best summarizes the main idea of the entire passage they discussed?

• The passage discusses the impact of technology on modern society

• The passage is about the history of agriculture

• The answer to this question will vary depending on the specific passage they discussed.

• The passage focuses on the benefits of exercise for mental health

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

Grace, Lily, and Samuel are discussing a novel they just read in their book club. What are the key details that support the main idea of the entire novel?

• The key details that support the main idea of the entire novel.

• The color of the sky in the novel

• The price of tea in the novel's setting

• The population of Antarctica mentioned in the novel

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2