Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

Which detail doesn't fit the main idea? Main idea: Many animals use camouflage to help them

Iguanas mostly eat plants such as leaves and flowers.

Polar bears are white to help them blend in with the snow.

Many praying mantises look like sticks or leaves.

Zebras travel in groups so their stripes help them blend in with each other

Which detail doesn't fit the main idea? Main idea: Many animals use camouflage to help them

Iguanas mostly eat plants such as leaves and flowers.

Polar bears are white to help them blend in with the snow.

Many praying mantises look like sticks or leaves.

Zebras travel in groups so their stripes help them blend in with each other

Which supporting detail does not support the main idea? Main idea: Technology can help students learn.

It's fun to look up Youtube videos in your free time.

Students who are struggling can use educational websites to study at their own pace.

Many word processors have spell check to help with spelling.

Students can communicate with each other about class assignments.

Which detail doesn't belong with this main idea? There are different types of bees in a hive and each has an important job

Drones don't have stingers or gather pollen.

The queen fills the hive with eggs.

Worker bees tend the hive and collect food.

Which detail doesn't belong with this main idea? Main idea: Hideaway Pizza is a good place to eat in Conway.

Another great place to get a pizza in Conway is Old Chicago.

They have many food options on their menu for those that don't like pizza.

The ingredients they use are very fresh, so your meal is always delicious.

They have many large tables, so you can bring a crowd to dine with you.

Which sentence does not belong with this main idea? Main idea: Many different shapes are considered quadrilaterals.

A quadrilateral is any shape that has four sides.

Squares, rectangles, and trapezoids are all examples of quadrilaterals.

Many quadrilaterals also have four angles, but some don't.

Main and Helping Idea

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English

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4th - 5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RL.5.2

Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An octopus isn't fast enough to swim after a fish. The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by. When the fish comes within reach, the octopus whips out his long arm to grasp it. Then the octopus has a tasty meal. What is the main idea?

How much fish an octopus eats

Why the octopus likes to eat

How an octopus gets its food

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

There are many landfills available for waste.

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

Clean jars before recycling them.

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

The supporting ideas in a text that show proof.

What the text is mainly about.

A conclusion statement

A full and complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are supporting details (also known as concrete details)?

Quotes, facts, examples all located within the text to help support the main idea.

The author's discussion about the main idea in more depth.

The author's opinion about the main idea.

The reader's opinion about the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.What is the main idea?

An octopus isn't fast enough to swim after a fish. The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by. When the fish comes within reach, the octopus whips out his long arm to grasp it. Then the octopus has a tasty meal. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.What is the main idea?

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

What are supporting details (also known as concrete details)?

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Which detail doesn't fit the main idea?Main idea: Many animals use camouflage to help them

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

Which detail doesn't fit the main idea?

Main idea: Many animals use camouflage to help them