Main Idea Skills Quiz

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to read with the help of her grandmother, overcoming her struggles with dyslexia?

• The importance of family support

• The challenges of learning to read

• Overcoming obstacles with determination

• The impact of dyslexia on learning

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a paragraph that describes how bees pollinate flowers and then produce honey, what is the supporting detail?

• Bees are important to the ecosystem.

• Bees fly from flower to flower collecting nectar.

• Honey is a natural sweetener.

• Flowers come in various colors.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What can you infer about a character who always carries a notebook and writes down observations about the people around her?

• She is forgetful.

• She is a writer or journalist.

• She is a student studying human behavior.

• She is suspicious of others.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If a story's main idea is about the importance of teamwork, which of the following would be a supporting detail?

• The team won the championship after practicing every day.

• The coach gave inspirational speeches.

• Each team member had unique skills that contributed to the team's success.

• The history of the sport they are playing.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What can you infer from a story where the main character saves money diligently and researches investment options?

• The character is planning to buy a gift.

• The character is preparing for an economic downturn.

• The character is financially responsible and planning for the future.

• The character is saving for a vacation.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

In a text that explains the water cycle, which of the following would be considered a supporting detail?

• Water is essential for life on Earth.

• The sun heats up water in rivers and lakes, causing it to evaporate.

• Many countries face water scarcity issues.

• Water conservation is important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of a text that describes how a community came together to build a playground in an empty lot?

• The process of building a playground

• The importance of community involvement

• The benefits of outdoor play for children

• How to choose a location for a playground

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2