Main Idea and Key Details Quiz

What is the main idea of a text?

• The title of the story

• The most important point the author wants to share

• The name of the author

• The last sentence in the text

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Which of the following is a key detail?

• A fact or example that supports the main idea

• The page number

• The author’s name

• The book’s cover

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If a text is about "How plants grow," which of these is most likely the main idea?

• Plants need water, sunlight, and soil to grow.

• Some plants are green.

• Plants can be found in gardens.

• People like flowers.

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Which sentence is a key detail that supports the main idea "Dogs are helpful animals"?

• Dogs can be trained to help people who are blind.

• Some dogs have spots.

• Dogs like to play fetch.

• Dogs bark loudly.

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Read the following text: "Bees are important insects. They help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many plants would not be able to make seeds." What is the main idea of this text?

• Bees are important because they help plants grow.

• Bees are yellow and black.

• Bees live in hives.

• Bees make honey.

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Read the following text: "Rainforests are home to many animals. The trees provide shelter and food for birds, monkeys, and insects. Some animals live high in the trees, while others live on the forest floor." Which detail supports the main idea that rainforests are homes for many animals?

• The trees provide shelter and food for birds, monkeys, and insects.

• Rainforests are green.

• Some animals are big.

• Monkeys like bananas.

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Read the following text: "Recycling helps the environment. When we recycle paper, we save trees. Recycling plastic keeps it out of the ocean and away from animals." Which sentence is a key detail that supports the main idea?

• When we recycle paper, we save trees.

• Some people like to recycle.

• Recycling is fun.

• Paper is made from trees.

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Read the following text: "Many people ride bikes to school. Riding a bike is good exercise. It also helps keep the air clean because bikes do not use gas." What is the main idea of this text?

• Riding a bike is good for you and the environment.

• Bikes have two wheels.

• Some people ride bikes for fun.

• Bikes are fast.

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Read the following text: "Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They use their wings to swim in the water. Penguins live in cold places and eat fish." Which detail supports the main idea that penguins are special birds?

• They use their wings to swim in the water.

• Penguins are black and white.

• Penguins waddle when they walk.

• Penguins are found in zoos.

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Read the following text: "Firefighters help keep people safe. They put out fires and rescue people from dangerous places. Firefighters also teach people how to prevent fires." Which sentence is the main idea?

• Firefighters help keep people safe.

• Firefighters wear special clothes.

• Firefighters drive big trucks.

• Firefighters work at night.

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