Main Idea Skills Quiz

After reading a passage about the life cycle of a butterfly, which of the following would be the best main idea?

• Butterflies have beautiful wings.

• The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult.

• Caterpillars eat a lot of leaves.

• Butterflies can be found in many parts of the world.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is a detail that supports the main idea that exercise is important for health?

• Running can be a fun activity with friends.

• Exercise helps to improve heart health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

• Many people listen to music while they exercise.

• There are many types of exercise equipment available for purchase.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the following passage: "Trees are vital to our environment. They produce oxygen, provide habitats for wildlife, and help to cool the Earth's temperature." What is the main idea?

• Trees produce oxygen.

• Trees are important because they benefit the environment in several ways.

• Wildlife lives in trees.

• Trees help to cool the Earth.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best summarizes a passage about the importance of recycling?

• Recycling bins are blue.

• Recycling can reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

• People should recycle every day.

• There are different ways to recycle.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In a story about a girl who learns to overcome her fear of swimming, what is the central theme?

• Swimming is a valuable skill.

• Overcoming fears can lead to personal growth.

• Everyone should learn to swim.

• Swimming pools are fun places to be.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an inference that can be drawn from the main idea that reading is beneficial for cognitive development?

• Reading books is a popular hobby.

• People who read regularly may have better memory and focus.

• There are many genres of books available.

• Children should be taught to read at a young age.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

After reading a passage about the importance of bees in pollination, which of the following would be a supporting detail?

• Bees are attracted to colorful flowers.

• Without bees, many plants would not be able to reproduce.

• Honey is a natural sweetener.

• There are many species of bees.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best distinguishes between the main idea and a detail in a passage about the benefits of solar energy?

• The main idea is that solar energy is renewable, while a detail might be that solar panels can be installed on rooftops.

• The main idea is that solar panels are expensive, while a detail might be that they can save money in the long run.

• The main idea is that solar energy can save money, while a detail might be that it is renewable.

• The main idea is that solar panels are used worldwide, while a detail might be that they convert sunlight into electricity.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1