Main Idea Quiz

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Main idea of the passage is the primary point or key concept discussed.

• Main idea of the passage is a comparison between two unrelated topics.

• Main idea of the passage is the secondary point discussed.

• Main idea of the passage is a detailed analysis of a specific word.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which sentence best summarizes the main point of the paragraph?

• Provide a detailed analysis of the paragraph

• List all the supporting details in the paragraph

• Discuss the author's background instead of the paragraph content

• Summarize the main point of the paragraph in one sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

• To provide incorrect information

• To confuse the readers

• To showcase the author's vocabulary

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or express thoughts and opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the central theme of the story?

• Main character's favorite color

• Secondary theme of the story

• Central theme of the story

• Historical context of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which detail supports the main idea of the text?

• A detail that is unrelated to the main idea of the text.

• A detail that is mentioned in passing but not relevant to the main idea of the text.

• The detail that summarizes the overall message or theme of the text.

• The detail that contradicts the main idea of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the first paragraph introduce the main topic of the passage?

• By omitting key information

• By providing a general context or setting for the subsequent details.

• By discussing unrelated details

• By contradicting the main topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What conclusion can be drawn from the information presented?

• The information is inconclusive

• The information is outdated

• ...

• The information is irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the primary focus of the article?

• Historical context of the article

• Primary focus of the article

• Tertiary focus of the article

• Secondary focus of the article

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which sentence expresses the main idea of the passage most clearly?

• Choose the sentence that is completely unrelated to the passage content.

• Pick the sentence that contradicts the main point of the passage.

• Select the sentence that least represents the main idea of the passage.

• Choose the sentence that best captures the primary message or focus of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the main message the author is trying to convey?

• The author's favorite food

• The main message the author is trying to convey.

• The author's shoe size

• The author's favorite color

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6