Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Details

What is the main idea of a story?

• The most interesting part of the story

• The central thought or message

• The list of characters

• The setting of the story

Why are details important in a story?

• They describe the main idea

• They make the story longer

• They provide evidence to support the main idea

• A) and C) are correct

Which of the following is NOT a detail that supports the main idea?

• Descriptions of the setting

• The problem in the story

• The title of the story

• Actions of the characters

How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

• By reading the first sentence

• By looking for the most repeated word

• By summarizing the key points

• All of the above

What does a detail in a story usually do?

• Introduce new characters

• Support the main idea

• Change the setting

• Provide a conclusion

If you are trying to determine the main idea of a story, what should you ask yourself?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the most interesting event?

• What is this mostly about?

• Where does this take place?

Which of the following is an example of a detail?

• The lesson of the story

• The overall plot

• A character's favorite color

• The moral of the story

The main idea of a story is usually found in which part of the story?

• The beginning

• The middle

• The end

• Anywhere in the story

What is the purpose of supporting details?

• To introduce the main characters

• To provide background information

• To help the reader understand the main idea

• To describe the setting in detail