Main Idea and Context Clues Quiz
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of a passage?
A funny part
A random fact
The big point of the text
The author’s name
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence BEST expresses the main idea of a paragraph about recycling?
Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills.
My town has blue bins.
Glass bottles are shiny.
Trash trucks are loud.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the paragraph lists reasons to exercise, the main idea is most likely—
Exercise has many benefits.
Running shoes are expensive.
Gyms are crowded.
Sports are fun.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main idea is usually found—
Only in the title
In the topic sentence
At the end of the story
In the author’s bio
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which topic sentence clearly gives a main idea?
There are many ways schools can save energy.
My teacher likes coffee.
The lights are bright.
Everyone should recycle.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evidence should—
Make the story funny
Be made-up
Prove or support an idea
Be someone’s opinion
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail best supports the idea that dogs are loyal?
Dogs bark loudly.
Dogs wait by the door until their owners return.
Dogs need walks.
Dogs eat bones.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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