Read for Details

The ___________ support the main idea.

• supporting details

• main idea

• topic sentence

• topic

Read the passage above. Then read the following sentence: Sweat is composed of water and salt. This sentence describes the _________.

• topic

• topic sentence

• main idea

• supporting detail

Read the passage above. Then read the following sentence: It's body odor, and science can explain why we all have it.This sentence describes the _________.

• topic

• topic sentence

• main idea

• supporting detail

Read the passage above. Then read the following sentence: Body odor is a smelly problem that happens to all of us. This sentence describes the _________.

• topic

• topic sentence

• main idea

• supporting detail

Read the passage above. Then read the following:

Additional fluid comes from the apocrine gland, a sweat gland.

This describes the _________.

• topic

• topic sentence

• main idea

• supporting detail

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Throughout history, people have looked for ways to curb their body odor.

• Taking baths is fun.

• The Romans build fancy bathhouses.

Which sentence does NOT support the main idea of this passage?

• The Romans were famous for bathhouses.

• Environment played a factor in some people's bathing habits.

• These plagues killed tens of thousands of people.

• Full-body baths became less popular after the great plagues.

Which of the following details would support the main idea of the passage?

• Today, most Americans wear anti-perspirant or deodorant every day.

• Degree is the most popular brand of deodorant.

• Doctors must clean their hands thoroughly before surgery.

This describes the _________.

• topic

• topic sentence

• main idea

• supporting detail

Key details give important information that support the main idea.

• True

• False