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.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

• cars, trains, planes

• barbie dolls

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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 importance of perseverance in learning new skills.

• The adventures of a magical talking book.

• The process of learning to read.

• The magical elements found in books.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail?

• Cats are popular pets worldwide.

• Many people enjoy the companionship of pets.

• A study found that owning a cat can reduce stress and anxiety.

• Pets can have a variety of colors.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

What is the best summary of a story where a group of animals work together to save their forest from a fire?

• The animals in the forest are all friends.

• A fire threatens the forest, and the animals come together to save their home.

• The forest is a beautiful place where animals live.

• Fires can be very dangerous to forests.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can you distinguish between the main idea and the theme of a story?

• The main idea is about the plot, while the theme is a universal message or lesson.

• The main idea and the theme are always the same.

• The theme is the setting of the story, while the main idea is what happens.

• The main idea is the moral of the story, while the theme is the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a story about a boy who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie, what is the main idea?

• Telling the truth is always the best policy.

• Boys often tell lies.

• The consequences of lying.

• Learning from mistakes.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• A description of the main character's appearance.

• The setting of the story.

• The author's opinion on a social issue.

• A key event that advances the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

What does summarizing a text involve?

• Repeating the text word for word.

• Focusing on the most important points and condensing them.

• Discussing the characters in depth.

• Explaining why the text was written.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2