Main Idea: Frogs are amazing jumpers. What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

Main Idea: Chocolate is a very popular gift to give during the holidays. What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

On Valentine’s Day, heart shaped boxes filled with chocolate are given to loved ones.

Hot chocolate is made with warm chocolate and milk.

Most of the world’s cocoa beans come from Africa.

Chocolate is a popular flavor of ice cream.

Main Idea: Archaeologists study the past through artifacts that they discover. What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

The discovery of stone tools gave archaeologists cluesabout how people lived in the past.

Archaeologists work long hard hours in the sun.

Archaeologists dig in places around the world.

Indiana Jones was an archaeologist.

Main Idea: There are many famous skateboarders in the United States. What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?

The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.

Tony Hawk became famous for his half pipe tricks.

Shaun White is a professional skateboarder and snowboarder.

With his own television show, Ryan Sheckler is the youngest skateboarder on the pro-circuit.

Main Idea: To scuba dive you need a lot of special equipment. What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?

Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.

A mask is used to help the scuba diver see things underwater.

A scuba diver uses an oxygen tank to breathe under water.

Flippers make swimming in the ocean much easier.

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?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

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

Main Idea and Supporting Details practice Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Main Idea of a Passage is...

The Big "So-What?" of what you're reading.

A title or heading at the top of the page.

A detail that supports what the passage is talking about.

Una idea principal / Une idee principale

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

A main idea is...

evidence

The main point or most important idea that the writer is communicating

The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

A summary of a text that only includes factual information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

Supporting Details are...

evidence

The main point or most important idea that the writer is communicating

The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

A summary of a text that only includes factual information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What are supporting details?

Useless

The main topic of a passage.

Details about the text that tell you about the setting

Details from the text that develop or support the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

Title

Headings

Pictures

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

Who is the main character?

What is the main event?

What is one important detail?

What point is the author trying to make?

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

Sometimes people feel sad.

You should do good things for others.

We're not always happy.

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Floods cause mudslides.

Floods damage houses and roads.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Story:
Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names?Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is theword for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes.”Michigan means “great water.” Ohio means “good river.” Otherstates names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for“land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for“mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home inEngland. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Islandwas named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish.California was named after a made-up place in a story.
What is the main idea?

The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.

Almost every state was named by Native Americans.

You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.

States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.

Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.

Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.

Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Main Idea and Supporting Details practice