Main Idea and Supporting Details

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The title of the passage

• The most important point the writer is making

• A random sentence in the passage

• The first sentence of the passage

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• A sentence that contradicts the main idea

• A sentence that is off-topic

• A sentence that provides an example of the main idea

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

What should you do if a paragraph has an implied main idea?

• Ignore the paragraph

• Guess the main idea without reading

• Summarize the details to find the main idea

• Look for the main idea in the title

Which sentence does not support the main idea: 'Maria helped her mother clean the house'?

• She mopped the kitchen floor

• She vacuumed the living room

• She dusted the furniture

• She ate a ham sandwich for lunch

What is the implied main idea of the paragraph about activities at the beach?

• Sunbathing is the most relaxing activity

• Playing beach volleyball is the most fun

• Swimming is the best beach activity

• There are many ways to enjoy the beach