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Main Idea and Supporting Details Quiz

Authored by Amber Tate

English

7th Grade

DOK Level 1: Recall covered

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of a text?

The most important point the author wants to convey

A minor detail in the text

The title of the text

The author's name

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DOK Level 1: Recall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

The main idea of the text

A fact or example that explains the main idea

The author's opinion

The conclusion of the text

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DOK Level 1: Recall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a basic concept in reading comprehension?

Understanding the author's biography

Identifying the main idea and supporting details

Memorizing the text

Writing a summary

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DOK Level 1: Recall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is most likely the main idea of a paragraph about the water cycle?

Water evaporates from the surface of the Earth.

The water cycle is a continuous process that recycles Earth's water.

Clouds form when water vapor cools.

Rain falls back to the Earth.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

To confuse the reader

To provide evidence and examples that clarify the main idea

To introduce new topics

To summarize the text

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DOK Level 1: Recall

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

A statistic that supports the main idea

An example that illustrates the main idea

A quote from an expert related to the main idea

The main idea itself

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DOK Level 1: Recall

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

By looking for repeated words or phrases

By counting the number of sentences

By finding the longest sentence

By reading only the first sentence

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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