Topic Main Idea and Supporting Details

What animal has the longest nose in the world? If you thought the elephant, you were right. The elephant’s nose, called a trunk, is also the most useful nose in the world. The elephant uses its nose to sniff food, roll logs, and fight foes. When it is thirsty, the elephant can drink six quarts with its nose. It also uses its nose for taking a bath too. What is the main idea for this passage?

• The elephant’s nose is very useful to them.

• What animal has the longest nose in the world?

• The elephant has a nose that we call a trunk.

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It is easy to make a good cup of tea. Just follow these steps. First, boil some water. Next put some hot water in the tea pot to warm it. Pour the water out of the pot and put in some tea leaves. You will need one teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup of tea you want. Then pour the boiling water into the tea pot. Cover the pot and wait for a few minutes. Now the tea is ready to drink.

What is the topic sentence for this paragraph?

• The tea is ready to drink.

• You just follow the steps to make a cup of tea.

• It is easy to make a good cup of tea.

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It is easy to make a good cup of tea. Just follow these steps. First, boil some water. Next put some hot water in the tea pot to warm it. Pour the water out of the pot and put in some tea leaves. You will need one teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup of tea you want. Then pour the boiling water into the tea pot. Cover the pot and wait for a few minutes. Now the tea is ready to drink.

Which statement is NOT the supporting detail?

• Put some hot water in the tea pot to warm it.

• Cover the pot and wait for a few minutes.

• The tea is ready to drink.

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A baby koala has a pretty easy life. After it is born, the baby koala is carried in its mother’s pouch and is fed by her. When the koala is sixth months old, its eyes are widely open and it is eager to see the outside world. So its mother carries it on her back until the baby koala is almost as big as she is.

The topic of the paragraph is __________.

• A koala’s mother

• A pretty easy life

• A baby koala

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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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.

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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

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