Main Idea 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.

During a school project on environmental conservation, Zoe argues that recycling is crucial. Which of her supporting details best illustrates this point?

• Many communities have access to large landfills for waste disposal.

• By recycling paper, we prevent numerous trees from being cut down.

• It's important to clean jars thoroughly before recycling them.

• Emma suggests separating paper, cans, and glass jars for more efficient recycling.

Choose the main idea.

Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

• The barn was dirty.

• Spots was grey and white.

• The barn was a good place for Spots to live.

• Spots often slept outside when it rained.

What is the main idea of a story?

• The most interesting character in the story

• A list of all the events that happen in the story

• The most important thought or message the author wants to convey

• The time and place where the story happens

How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

• By reading the first sentence only

• By looking for the most repeated word

• By summarizing the key points mentioned in the paragraph

• By reading the last sentence only

Why is identifying the main idea important when reading a passage?

• It helps to make reading more fun

• It is only important if you are taking a test

• It helps you understand and remember what you read

• It helps you read faster

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy to find the main idea?

• Looking at the title and headings

• Focusing on details and examples

• Discussing the passage with a friend

• Ignoring the introduction and conclusion

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

• Lying can lead to trouble

• Boys often tell lies

• The importance of honesty

• Trouble happens to everyone

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

A text describes a community coming together to clean up a local park. They pick up trash, plant flowers, and repaint benches. What is the main idea of the text?

• The importance of recycling

• Community members working together to improve their environment

• How to plant flowers

• The process of repainting benches