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Main Idea and Details Review

Authored by Sarah Williams

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5th Grade

CCSS covered

Main Idea and Details Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The __________ is a statement that tells what the passage is mostly about.

topic

topic sentence

main idea

supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The ___________ support the main idea.

supporting details

main idea

topic sentence

topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The ___________ is a sentence in a passage that STATES the main idea.

topic

topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

A main idea is the topic of a text, while a detail is information that supports the main idea.

A main idea can be found in the conclusion only.

Details are more important than the main idea.

There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

5.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Another way to say main idea is ​ (a)  

central idea

algebra

biology

key details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a detail that supports the main idea that exercise is beneficial for health?

Exercise can help you lose weight.

Regular exercise can improve your mood.

Exercise requires expensive equipment.

Exercise can increase your energy levels.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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