Main Idea and Key Details

What is the main idea of the passage: 'The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. It is located at the center of our solar system.'?

• The sun is a planet that orbits the Earth.

• The sun is a moon that reflects light from the Earth.

• The sun is a cold, dark object in space.

• The sun provides light and heat to the Earth.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which of the following is a key detail that supports the main idea in the passage: 'The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. It is located at the center of our solar system.'? A) The sun is a planet. B) The sun provides light and heat. C) The sun is located at the center of our solar system.

• A) The sun is a planet.

• C) The sun is located at the center of our solar system.

• D) The sun is made of cheese.

• B) The sun provides light and heat.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

In the passage, 'Rosa Parks was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus. Her actions sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was a key event in the Civil Rights Movement.', what is the main idea?

• Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus and the resulting Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The history of the Montgomery Bus Company

• The impact of the Civil War on the Civil Rights Movement

• Rosa Parks' favorite color

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

What detail from the passage 'Rosa Parks was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus. Her actions sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was a key event in the Civil Rights Movement.' supports the main idea?

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott was not a key event in the Civil Rights Movement

• Her actions sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott

• She gave up her seat on a bus

• She was an African American woman

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of the paragraph: 'The water cycle is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again. It includes processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.'?

• The main idea is the water cycle and its processes.

• The main idea is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the stars.

• The main idea is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the moon.

• The main idea is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the sun.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

Which detail from the paragraph 'The water cycle is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again. It includes processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.' supports the main idea?

• The water cycle is the process of water moving from the Earth's core to the atmosphere and back again.

• Processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The water cycle is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the clouds and back again.

• The water cycle is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the ocean and back again.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

In the passage, 'The main character in the story was a brave and adventurous young girl. She went on a journey to find a magical treasure that would save her village from a terrible curse.', what is the main idea?

• A brave young girl goes on a journey to find a magical treasure to save her village from a curse.

• The main character was a brave young boy who went on a journey to become a great warrior.

• The main character was a lazy and unadventurous young girl who stayed at home all the time.

• The main character was an old man who went on a journey to find a lost treasure for himself.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

What detail from the passage 'The main character in the story was a brave and adventurous young girl. She went on a journey to find a magical treasure that would save her village from a terrible curse.' supports the main idea?

• She went on a journey to find a magical treasure that would save her village from a terrible curse.

• The main character was a cowardly and lazy young girl.

• The main character was a middle-aged man on a quest for revenge.

• The main character was a robot programmed to destroy the magical treasure.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of the paragraph: 'The three branches of the United States government are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Each branch has its own responsibilities and powers.'?

• The main idea is to explain the three branches of the United States government and their respective responsibilities and powers.

• The main idea is to analyze the impact of the United States government on the economy.

• The main idea is to compare the United States government with other countries' governments.

• The main idea is to discuss the history of the United States government.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which detail from the paragraph 'The three branches of the United States government are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Each branch has its own responsibilities and powers.' supports the main idea?

• Each branch has its own responsibilities and powers.

• The United States government has three branches

• The executive branch is the most powerful

• The legislative branch has no responsibilities

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1