Main Idea Skills Quiz

Lightning is a dangerous act of nature.

• A lightning strike can light up the sky.

• Lightning kills over 70 people per year.

• Lightning and thunder can happen in a storm.

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.

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to read with the help of a magical talking book, overcoming challenges along the way?

• The difficulties of learning to read

• The importance of perseverance

• The adventures of a magical talking book

• The value of friendship

Which of the following would be a supporting detail in a text about the importance of bees in pollination?

• Bees are attracted to colorful flowers.

• Some people are allergic to bee stings.

• Bees can fly at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour.

• Many crops depend on bees for pollination.

After reading a story about a community coming together to clean up a local park, what inference can be made?

• The park was very dirty.

• The community values the environment.

• The park is used for many community events.

• The mayor asked the community for help.

What is the best summary for a story about a boy who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie that leads to a misunderstanding in his family?

• A boy tells a lie, causing a misunderstanding.

• A boy learns a valuable lesson about honesty.

• A family overcomes a misunderstanding.

• Honesty is important in family relationships.

How does the setting of a story set in a futuristic city contribute to the main idea of technology's impact on society?

• It shows how technology can create advanced cities.

• It highlights the differences between past and future societies.

• It provides a background for the characters' adventures.

• It emphasizes the reliance of society on technology.

In a story about a dog saving its owner from a fire, which detail supports the main idea that the dog is a hero?

• The dog barks loudly to alert the owner.

• The owner adopted the dog from a shelter.

• The fire started in the kitchen.

• The dog loves to play fetch.

What inference can be made from a text that describes a character as always having a book in hand and spending lunch breaks reading in the library?

• The character is very intelligent.

• The character enjoys solitude.

• The character loves to read.

• The character is preparing for a test.

After reading a detailed account of the water cycle, what is the best summary?

• Water evaporates, condenses into clouds, and then precipitates back to earth.

• The sun heats up water, causing it to evaporate.

• Rainwater helps plants grow.

• The water cycle is essential for life on earth.