Main Idea and Supporting Details Quiz

Read the paragraph: "Dogs are great pets. They are friendly and loyal. Dogs can help people in many ways, like guiding the blind and protecting homes." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

• Dogs are great pets.

• Dogs can fly.

• Dogs can help people by guiding the blind.

• Dogs are very small.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the paragraph: "Birds are amazing creatures. They can fly high in the sky. Birds build nests to lay their eggs and raise their young." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

• Birds are amazing creatures.

• Birds can fly high in the sky.

• Birds are very noisy.

• Birds are colorful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the paragraph: "Rain is important for the Earth. It helps plants grow and fills rivers and lakes. Without rain, there would be no water for us to drink." What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Rain is important for the Earth.

• Rain is wet.

• Rain makes puddles.

• Rain is cold.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the paragraph: "Apples are a healthy snack. They are full of vitamins. Eating apples can help keep you strong and healthy." What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Apples are red.

• Apples are a healthy snack.

• Apples grow on trees.

• Apples are sweet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the paragraph: "Elephants are the largest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants live in groups and are very social animals." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

• Elephants are the largest land animals.

• Elephants are very small.

• Elephants can fly.

• Elephants are blue.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Read the paragraph: "The sun is very important. It gives us light and warmth. Plants need sunlight to grow. Without the sun, there would be no life on Earth." What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• The sun is very hot.

• The sun is very important.

• Plants need water to grow.

• The Earth is very big.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the paragraph: "Bees are important for flowers. They help in pollination, which helps flowers grow. Without bees, many plants would not be able to produce fruits." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

• Bees are important for flowers.

• Bees can sting.

• Bees help in pollination.

• Bees are yellow and black.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the paragraph: "Cats are independent animals. They can take care of themselves and do not need much attention. Cats are also very clean and groom themselves often." What is a supporting detail from the paragraph?

• Cats are independent animals.

• Cats are very loud.

• Cats can fly.

• Cats groom themselves often.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the paragraph: "Books are a great way to learn new things. They can take you to different places and times. Reading books can also improve your vocabulary." What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Books are heavy.

• Books are a great way to learn new things.

• Books have pictures.

• Books are made of paper.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the paragraph: "The ocean is a big part of our planet. It covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. The ocean is home to many different kinds of animals." What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• The ocean is salty.

• The ocean is a big part of our planet.

• The ocean is blue.

• The ocean has waves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2