Main Idea and Supporting Details Vocabulary 2nd Grade Quiz

What is the main idea of the story?

• The main idea of the story is to be mean to others and ignore those in need.

• The main idea of the story is to always put yourself first and not care about others.

• The main idea of the story is to be kind to others and help those in need.

• The main idea of the story is to never help anyone and only think about yourself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which detail supports the main idea?

• The detail that directly supports the main idea is the one that provides the most important information or evidence for the main idea.

• The detail that is unrelated to the main idea

• The detail that is mentioned in the conclusion

• The detail that contradicts the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main topic of the paragraph?

• Main topic of the paragraph

• The author's favorite food

• The color of the paragraph

• The main character in the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What detail helps to explain the main topic?

• Opposing detail

• Unrelated detail

• Supporting detail

• Secondary detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main point of the passage?

• The main point of the passage is to list all the characters in the story.

• The main point of the passage is to describe the setting in great detail.

• The main point of the passage is to provide a step-by-step guide for a recipe.

• The main point of the passage is to identify the central theme or main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which detail gives more information about the main point?

• supporting detail

• irrelevant detail

• opposing detail

• background detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the central theme of the text?

• Side characters

• Main idea or central theme

• Plot twist

• Setting description

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which detail adds to the understanding of the central theme?

• Choosing a detail that contradicts the main idea

• Ignoring the details that don't seem important

• Focusing on a detail that is unrelated to the main idea

• Finding the detail that supports the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the key idea of the passage?

• The key idea of the passage is to discuss the history of the English language.

• The key idea of the passage is to count the number of words.

• The key idea of the passage is to list the different types of punctuation marks.

• The key idea of the passage is to identify the main idea or central theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which detail provides evidence for the key idea?

• General details

• Vague details

• Unrelated details

• Specific details

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2