Main Idea & Details Quiz (Grades 3–6)

Passage 1: Lions are often called the “king of the jungle.” They are strong animals that live in groups called prides. Lions work together to hunt food and protect one another. Male lions are known for their thick manes, while females are excellent hunters.

1.) What is the main idea of this passage?

• Lions are excellent hunters.

• Lions live in groups called prides.

• Lions are strong animals that live and work together.

• Lions are called the “king of the jungle.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Passage 1: Lions are often called the “king of the jungle.” They are strong animals that live in groups called prides. Lions work together to hunt food and protect one another. Male lions are known for their thick manes, while females are excellent hunters.

2.) Which of the following is a detail from the passage?

• Lions are known as dangerous animals.

• Male lions have thick manes.

• Lions are pets for some people.

• Lions are the largest cats in the world.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Passage 2: Many students enjoy playing sports after school. Sports help kids stay healthy by giving them exercise. They also teach teamwork because students must work together to win games. In addition, playing sports can be fun and a great way to make new friends

3.) What is the main idea of this passage?

• Sports help students get good grades.

• Sports are a fun and healthy activity that teaches teamwork.

• Students like to play sports only for fun.

• Sports are only important for making new friends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

Passage 2: Many students enjoy playing sports after school. Sports help kids stay healthy by giving them exercise. They also teach teamwork because students must work together to win games. In addition, playing sports can be fun and a great way to make new friends.

4. Which sentence is a supporting detail from the passage?

• a) Sports are played all over the world.

• b) Sports help kids stay healthy by giving them exercise.

• c) Sports should only be played after homework is finished.

• d) Some students do not enjoy playing sports.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

5.) When you read a passage, how can annotating help you find the main idea and details?

• By making the text look more colorful

• By adding notes and highlighting important information in the text

• By rewriting the whole story in your own words

• By skipping over hard words

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.1.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

6.) The central thought or most important point an author wants you to understand

• Details

• Main Idea

• Textual Evidence

• Annotate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

7.) Small pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

• Main Idea

• Textual Evidence

• Annotate

• Details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

8.) Proof or support from the text that shows your answer is correct.

• Annotate

• Details

• Textual Evidence

• Main Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

9.) Notes or comments added to a text to explain or highlight important parts.

• Annotate

• Textual Evidence

• Main Idea

• Details

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.5.4A