Understanding Main Ideas and Details Quiz

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The first sentence of the paragraph

• The most important point the author is trying to make

• A list of facts and details

• The conclusion or the last sentence

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• A fact that proves the main idea

• An example that illustrates the main idea

• A description that explains the main idea

• A sentence that introduces a new main idea

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

• By reading the first sentence only

• By finding the sentence that is repeated the most

• By summarizing the key points of the paragraph

• By looking for the sentence that is different from the others

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the purpose of supporting details?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paragraph longer

• To prove or explain the main idea

• To introduce new ideas

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

When summarizing a paragraph, you should include:

• Every detail and example

• Only the main idea

• The main idea and key supporting details

• Your own opinions about the topic

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a good strategy to find the main idea?

• Guessing before reading

• Focusing on the pictures only

• Reading the first and last sentence

• Asking questions about what is most important in the text

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

A paragraph that describes the life cycle of a butterfly mainly focuses on:

• The colors of butterflies

• How butterflies fly

• The stages from egg to adult butterfly

• Where butterflies live

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Supporting details in a paragraph about the importance of recycling might include:

• A story about a child who planted a tree

• Statistics on how recycling reduces waste

• A description of different types of trees

• An argument about why people should ride bikes

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?

• To improve your vocabulary

• To pass the time while reading

• To better understand the author's message

• To learn how to write long paragraphs

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a story about a lost puppy, what would NOT be a supporting detail?

• A description of where the puppy was last seen

• Information about the puppy's collar

• The weather conditions on the day the puppy was lost

• A recipe for puppy food

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2