Main Idea and Supporting Details Test 2025

What is the main idea of this passage?​ (a)  

• Rocks are formed through a sequence of steps
• When rocks are under heat, they become magma
• magma comes to the surface of the earth 
• Over time, igneous rocks break apart

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of this passage?​ (a)  

• not all deserts are hot
• all deserts are hot
• The Antarctic is a cold desert
• The Mojave Desert gets snow

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

When you have a spelling test, it is important to study. When you practice writing the words, you will feel more comfortable doing it on the day of the test. Studying also helps you learn the words better, so you can spell them in your future writing assignments. Also, studying helps you get better grades for your report card! In conclusion, you should always study your spelling words!

What is the main idea?

• It is important to study for your spelling test

• Studying spelling makes you a better writer

• You will get better grades.

• Studying for spelling tests is not important.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

What is a main idea?

• What the passage is mostly about

• The author's opinion

• What you think about the story.

• Steps to solve a problem

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

What is a "supporting detail"?

• A sentence that supports the main idea

• A sentence that tells you what the whole story is about.

• An image or picture

• a description of an image

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Mark loves to walk in the woods. He enjoys looking at the trees and smelling the flowers. Mark also likes to watch the squirrels run through the trees.

Which of the following statements is a supporting detail to the main idea?

• He enjoys looking at the trees and smelling the flowers.

• Mark lives in the city.

• Mark likes birds.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the main idea of the passage? "Sara loved painting. She spent her weekends at the local art studio, experimenting with different techniques and styles. One day, she decided to try her hand at abstract art. She found it challenging but rewarding, and she continued to practice and improve her skills."

• Sara dislikes painting.

• Sara is dedicated to improving her painting skills.

• Sara avoids the art studio.

• Sara prefers realistic art.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the main idea of the passage? "Maria had always been fascinated by the stars. Every night, she would set up her telescope and gaze at the sky, wondering about the mysteries of the universe. One night, she noticed a new star that seemed to be moving. She quickly jotted down her observations and decided to research more about it the next day."

• Maria dislikes the night sky.

• Maria is interested in studying stars.

• Maria is afraid of new stars.

• Maria is writing a book about stars.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

True or False: The Main idea is ALWAYS the first sentence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2