Central Idea and Supporting Details Pre-Test

Which of the following best states the central idea of the passage?

• Hammerhead sharks eat a variety of food.

• Hammerhead sharks are born alive.

• Hammerhead sharks are unique animals.

• Hammerhead sharks live in the ocean

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Which of the following is a supporting detail from the central idea above?

• Hammerhead sharks are fascinating creatures.

• Hammerhead sharks are expert predators and eat a variety of foods including small fish, small sharks, shrimp, octopus, and squid.

• Their triangular teeth are pointy too and grow in rows, just like other types of sharks.

• Unlike most fish, hammerhead sharks do not lay eggs but give birth to live young around 11 months.

Which of the following would NOT be a supporting detail to the central idea of this passage?

• A hammerhead shark’s eyes allow it to see in many directions.

• Just like bats and owls, hammerheads are nocturnal.

• Most hammerheads live 20-25 years in the wild.

• Hammerheads have an excellent sense of smell.

What is the central idea that fits in the graphic organizer above?

• Bottlenose dolphins are gray mammals.

• Bottlenose dolphins are fascinating creatures.

• Bottlenose dolphins are very intelligent creatures.

• Bottlenose dolphins are wildlife.

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Which of the following is a detail that needs to be included in the graphic organizer as supporting detail number 2?

• Bottlenose dolphins are the most common members of the dolphin family.

• Bottlenose dolphins use sound to communicate.

• Bottlenose dolphins are gray.

• Bottlenose dolphins eat fish.

Which of the following is the BEST summary for the text “Bottlenose Dolphins”?

• In the text, “Bottlenose Dolphins”, the author teaches me about what a bottlenose dolphin is like. For example, “They are able to find fish by using echolocation.” The text also states, “They squeak and whistle to each other. They also use body language to communicate”.

• In the text, “Bottlenose Dolphins”, the author states “Bottlenose dolphins are fascinating mammals.” Another example is, “They are able to find fish by using echolocation.”

• In the text, “Bottlenose Dolphins”, the author thinks that dolphins are the best creatures. The text states, “Bottlenose dolphins are fascinating mammals. We still have a lot to learn about these intelligent creatures.” I agree with this because I saw a lot of cool dolphins on a dolphin tour.

• In the text, “Bottlenose Dolphins”, the author teaches me about what a bottlenose dolphin is like. For example, “They are able to find fish by using echolocation.”

What is the central idea of the article?

• Bees can be dangerous because they sting people.

• Bees are small insects that help plants grow and provide honey.

• Scientists spend a lot of time studying bees.

• Honey is the best sweetener for tea.

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Which detail from the text best supports the central idea?

• Bees may sting people if they feel threatened.

• Bees fly from flower to flower to collect nectar and spread pollen.

• Honey tastes good on toast.

• Bees live in large hives with other bees.