Main Idea and Key Details Quiz

Read the passage: "Bees are important for pollination. They help plants grow by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many plants would not be able to produce fruits and seeds." What is the main idea of the passage?

• Bees make honey.

• Bees are important for pollination.

• Bees live in hives.

• Bees can sting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the passage: "The sun is a star at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets orbiting around it. Without the sun, life on Earth would not be possible." Which detail supports the main idea that the sun is essential for life on Earth?

• The sun is a star.

• The sun provides light and heat.

• The sun is at the center of our solar system.

• The sun is very hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Read the passage: "Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They have adapted to life in the water. Penguins use their wings to swim and can dive deep to catch fish." Summarize the key details about how penguins have adapted to their environment.

• Penguins can fly and catch fish.

• Penguins use their wings to swim and dive for fish.

• Penguins live in the desert.

• Penguins eat plants.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the passage: "A cactus is a plant that grows in the desert. It has thick, fleshy stems that store water. The cactus has spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss." Using context clues, what does the word "fleshy" most likely mean in the passage?

• Dry and brittle

• Thick and soft

• Thin and sharp

• Hard and rough

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the passage: "Rainforests are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. They have a warm climate and receive a lot of rainfall. Many species in the rainforest are not found anywhere else in the world." Why might rainforests be important to protect, based on the passage?

• They are warm and receive a lot of rainfall.

• They are home to unique species not found elsewhere.

• They are located near the equator.

• They have tall trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2