Supporting Details Practice Quiz

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'The main character in the story is a young girl who discovers a hidden treasure in her backyard.'

• A young girl discovering a hidden treasure in her backyard

• The main idea is about a family moving to a new town and starting a new school

• The main character is an old man who finds a lost dog in the park

• The story is about a group of friends going on a camping trip

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'The article discusses the impact of climate change on marine life and the measures that can be taken to protect the oceans.'

• The main idea is the impact of climate change on marine life and measures to protect the oceans.

• The main idea is the impact of overfishing on marine life and measures to promote sustainable fishing practices.

• The main idea is the impact of pollution on marine life and measures to reduce plastic waste.

• The main idea is the impact of climate change on land animals and measures to protect the forests.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'The poem describes the beauty of nature and the tranquility it brings to the poet's mind.'

• The poem describes the chaos of urban life and the stress it brings to the poet's mind.

• The poem describes the beauty of nature and the tranquility it brings to the poet's mind.

• The poem describes the ugliness of nature and the discomfort it brings to the poet's mind.

• The poem describes the history of nature and the impact it has on the poet's mind.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the main idea in the following passage: 'The passage talks about the importance of time management and how it can lead to increased productivity.'

• The passage talks about the history of time management

• The passage focuses on the negative effects of social media on productivity

• The passage discusses the benefits of eating healthy

• Time management and increased productivity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Analyze the supporting details in the following passage to determine the author's main argument: 'The author claims that regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. He provides statistics on the benefits of exercise and quotes from medical professionals to support his argument.'

• The author does not mention any statistics or quotes from medical professionals.

• Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health.

• Regular exercise is not important for maintaining good health.

• The main argument of the author is about the benefits of a balanced diet, not exercise.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Analyze the supporting details in the following passage to determine the author's main argument: 'The passage presents a case for renewable energy sources as a solution to environmental issues. It provides examples of successful implementation of renewable energy and quotes from experts in the field.'

• Renewable energy sources as a solution to environmental issues

• The passage focuses on the negative impacts of renewable energy on the environment

• The passage discusses the benefits of fossil fuels for the environment

• The passage argues that renewable energy is not a viable solution to environmental issues

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Analyze the supporting details in the following passage to determine the author's main argument: 'The author argues that technology has a negative impact on human relationships. He provides examples of how excessive use of technology leads to social isolation and quotes from psychologists to support his claim.'

• The author argues that technology has a negative impact on human relationships.

• The author argues that technology has a positive impact on human relationships.

• The author argues that technology has no impact on human relationships.

• The author argues that technology has a positive impact on social interactions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Draw an inference from the following passage: 'The character's constant references to her difficult childhood suggest that her past experiences have shaped her current personality.'

• The character's difficult childhood has made her more carefree and happy-go-lucky.

• The character's difficult childhood has no impact on her current personality.

• The character's difficult childhood has made her forget her past experiences.

• The character's difficult childhood has shaped her current personality.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Draw an inference from the following passage: 'The repeated use of imagery related to darkness and light in the poem implies a contrast between despair and hope.'

• The contrast between despair and hope

• The poem does not convey any contrast between despair and hope

• The poem is only about the literal meaning of darkness and light

• The use of imagery in the poem has no significance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Draw an inference from the following passage: 'The character's reluctance to discuss his family indicates a troubled relationship with them.'

• The character's reluctance to discuss his family indicates a troubled relationship with them.

• The character's reluctance to discuss his family indicates a close and supportive relationship with them.

• The character's reluctance to discuss his family indicates a neutral and indifferent relationship with them.

• The character's reluctance to discuss his family indicates a strong and loving relationship with them.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1