Main Idea and Details Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a dog who learns to do tricks to make his owner happy?

• The dog likes to eat treats.

• The dog learns tricks to make his owner happy.

• The owner takes the dog for walks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a passage about a girl who loves to paint, what is a detail that supports the main idea?

• The girl has a pet cat.

• The girl paints every weekend.

• The girl goes to school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of a paragraph about a boy who builds a treehouse?

• The boy likes to climb trees.

• The boy builds a treehouse.

• The boy has a lot of friends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is a detail in a story about a family going on a camping trip?

• The family enjoys spending time together.

• The family sets up a tent in the forest.

• The family lives in a big city.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the main idea of a text about a scientist who discovers a new planet?

• The scientist works in a laboratory.

• The scientist discovers a new planet.

• The scientist writes a book.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a story about a chef who opens a new restaurant, what is a detail that supports the main idea?

• The chef loves to cook Italian food.

• The chef has a brother who is a musician.

• The chef enjoys reading books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of a passage about a teacher who helps students learn math?

• The teacher likes to read.

• The teacher helps students learn math.

• The teacher has a pet dog.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is a detail in a story about a musician who plays the piano?

• The musician has a large family.

• The musician practices the piano every day.

• The musician likes to travel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of a text about a farmer who grows vegetables?

• The farmer has a big barn.

• The farmer grows vegetables.

• The farmer likes to watch TV.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a passage about a firefighter who saves lives, what is a detail that supports the main idea?

• The firefighter has a red truck.

• The firefighter saves people from burning buildings.

• The firefighter likes to cook.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2