Identify the Main Idea Quiz

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'The sun is the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to all the planets. Without the sun, life on Earth would not exist.'

• The sun is a small star in our solar system and has no impact on the planets.

• The sun is a planet in our solar system and has no impact on the other planets.

• The moon is the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to all the planets.

• The sun is the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to all the planets.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'Rosa Parks was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. Her actions sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.'

• Rosa Parks was a white woman who gave up her seat on a bus to an African American man.

• Rosa Parks' actions had no impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

• Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.

• Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus was a minor event in history.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. It involves processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.'

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of rocks on the Earth's surface.

• The water cycle is the movement of air on the Earth's surface.

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

• The water cycle involves processes such as photosynthesis and respiration.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Distinguish between the main idea and supporting details in the following passage: 'The main idea of the story is about a young girl who overcomes her fear of heights. The supporting details include her climbing a tall tree, going on a roller coaster, and eventually skydiving.'

• The main idea is about a young girl who overcomes her fear of spiders, and the supporting details include her climbing a tall tree, going on a roller coaster, and eventually skydiving.

• The main idea is about a young girl who loves heights, and the supporting details include her climbing a tall tree, going on a roller coaster, and eventually bungee jumping.

• The main idea is about a young girl who overcomes her fear of heights, and the supporting details include her climbing a tall tree, going on a roller coaster, and eventually skydiving.

• The main idea is about a young boy who overcomes his fear of water, and the supporting details include him learning to swim, going on a boat ride, and eventually scuba diving.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Distinguish between the main idea and supporting details in the following passage: 'The main idea of the article is the importance of recycling. The supporting details include statistics on the amount of waste produced, examples of recyclable materials, and tips for reducing waste.'

• The main idea is the importance of waste production, and the supporting details include statistics on recyclable materials, examples of reducing waste, and tips for recycling.

• The main idea is the importance of recycling, and the supporting details include statistics on waste production, examples of recyclable materials, and tips for reducing waste.

• The main idea is the importance of reducing waste, and the supporting details include statistics on recycling, examples of waste production, and tips for recyclable materials.

• The main idea is the importance of reusing materials, and the supporting details include statistics on waste production, examples of reducing waste, and tips for recycling.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Distinguish between the main idea and supporting details in the following passage: 'The main idea of the passage is the benefits of exercise. The supporting details include improved physical health, mental well-being, and increased energy levels.'

• The main idea is the benefits of eating junk food.

• The main idea is the benefits of watching TV.

• The main idea is the benefits of exercise.

• The main idea is the disadvantages of exercise.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Summarize the main idea of the passage in a few sentences: 'The main idea of the story is about a boy who learns the value of friendship. He helps his friend through a difficult time and realizes the importance of being there for each other.'

• The main idea is about a boy who becomes a professional athlete

• The main idea is about a girl who travels to a different country

• The main idea is about a family who opens a restaurant

• The main idea is about a boy learning the value of friendship and being there for each other.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Summarize the main idea of the passage in a few sentences: 'The main idea of the article is the impact of climate change on polar bears. It discusses the loss of sea ice, declining population, and efforts to protect their habitat.'

• The article focuses on the diet of polar bears

• The article discusses the impact of climate change on polar bears.

• The main idea of the passage is the impact of climate change on penguins

• The article discusses the impact of climate change on elephants

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Determine the main idea of the non-fiction text: 'The main idea of the article is the history of the internet. It covers the development of ARPANET, the creation of the World Wide Web, and the impact of the internet on communication.'

• The main idea of the non-fiction text is the history of the internet.

• The main idea of the non-fiction text is the history of space exploration.

• The main idea of the non-fiction text is the history of ancient civilizations.

• The main idea of the non-fiction text is the history of cooking recipes.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Determine the main idea of the non-fiction text: 'The main idea of the passage is the life cycle of a butterfly. It explains the stages of metamorphosis, the importance of pollination, and the role of butterflies in the ecosystem.'

• The main idea of the passage is the life cycle of a butterfly.

• The main idea of the passage is the importance of birds in the ecosystem.

• The main idea of the passage is the stages of human development.

• The main idea of the passage is the life cycle of a frog.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2