
Finding the Main Idea Quiz
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one way of understanding nonfiction texts?
Define the main idea and supporting details.
Write a fictional story.
Memorize the entire text.
Ignore supporting details.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of a text?
The most interesting part of the text
The most important point the author wants you to understand
The longest sentence in the text
The first sentence of the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a main idea?
Volcanoes are beautiful
Volcanoes are dangerous
Volcanoes are tall
Volcanoes are old
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are supporting details?
Details that give more information about the main idea
Details that are not related to the main idea
Details that are the main idea
Details that are the title of the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following would be a supporting detail for the idea that volcanoes are dangerous?
Volcanoes are found in many countries
Hot lava can destroy buildings
Volcanoes are made of rock
Volcanoes are studied by scientists
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one formula for finding the main idea?
Main Idea = Topic + What the author is saying about it
Main Idea = Topic + Conclusion
Main Idea = Topic + Supporting Details
Main Idea = Topic + Summary
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“Rainforests are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species. They help the Earth by producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. Sadly, many rainforests are being cut down.”
What is the main idea of the passage about rainforests?
Rainforests are home to many species and are being destroyed.
Rainforests are only found in tropical areas.
Rainforests are not important to the Earth's ecosystem.
Rainforests are increasing in size.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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