Main Idea and Supporting Details

Which detail supports the main idea of this passage?

• The text states, "He won the triple crown in 1934, which means he had the highest batting average, most runs batted in, and most home runs during the season."

• According to the text, "Unfortunately, Lou Gehrig retired from baseball after he was diagnosed with ALS in 1939."

• The author wrote, "He was only 36 years old."

Which detail supports the main idea of this passage?

• The text states, "They are called viviparous snakes."

• According to the text, "These snakes are called ovoviviparous snakes."

• The author wrote, "Other species of snakes, like boa constrictors and green anacondas, give live birth with no eggs involved at any stage."

What is the main idea of the text?

• The average school lunch costs nearly $2.50 per meal.

• Lunch is the best meal of the day.

• Bringing lunch to school is better than school lunches.

Which detail supports the main idea of this passage?

• The text states, "School lunches are delicious and healthy."

• The author wrote, "School lunches make it hard to choose healthy because the food is prepared by other people. If you buy and make your own lunch, you can control what's inside."

• According to the text, "Buying lunch is healthier than bringing your own lunch."

Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?

• To improve your vocabulary

• To pass the time while reading

• To better understand the author's message

• To learn how to write long paragraphs

Which of the following best represents the main idea?

• Specific facts and examples used to support the main idea.

• The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

• A moral or lesson that can be learned from the story.

• A brief summary of the story's events.

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The first sentence of the paragraph

• The most important point the author is trying to make

• A list of facts and details

• The conclusion or the last sentence

Which of the following is a good strategy to find the main idea?

• Guessing before reading

• Focusing on the pictures only

• Reading the first and last sentence

• Asking questions about what is most important in the text

When summarizing a paragraph, you should include:

• Every detail and example

• Only the main idea

• The main idea and key supporting details

• Your own opinions about the topic

During a school project on environmental conservation, Zoe argues that recycling is crucial. Which of her supporting details best illustrates this point?

• Many communities have access to large landfills for waste disposal.

• By recycling paper, we prevent numerous trees from being cut down.

• It's important to clean jars thoroughly before recycling them.

• Emma suggests separating paper, cans, and glass jars for more efficient recycling.