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Main idea and key details SMS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name

Class

Date

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

mostly

only

never

very

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

The lesson or moral

The conflict of the story

What the story is about

The beginning, middle, or end

The main idea is supported by what?

concluding sentences

details

a chair

Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?

Beginning/end

Middle

Which best describes the main idea of the picture?

soccer ball

soccer field

goal

The children are playing a soccer game.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

The pros live the good life.

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

All of us can be professional athletes.

10.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

It's best to just cook food at home.

A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

11.

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

Title

Headings

Pictures

All of these

12.

You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?)

You can very easily build a column.

You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.

It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.

13.

There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface.

Several events can change the Earth's surface.

Earthquakes can cause large cracks.

Volcanoes can be dangerous.

14.

Which is the main idea?

Playing with Play Doh involves all your senses.

Play Doh feels smooth and cold.

You can see it comes in bright, vibrant colors.

It tastes a little salty, but don't ask how I know that.

15.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

Playing at the park.

Going to school.

Playing a soccer game.

Going to the movies.

16.

Dogs are great pets. They can learn tricks and they are very loyal to their owners. Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk, play with you when no one else is around, or even make you laugh with the silly things they do. Dogs are cute and fun. Everyone should own a dog.

What is the MAIN IDEA of the passage?

To tell about the tricks a dog can do.

To tell you why dogs are great pets.

Dogs can make you laugh with their silly tricks.

Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk.

17.

What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.

Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.

Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some.

Main Idea is what supports the supporting details.

18.

Cats are horrible animals. They can hiss, scratch, and bite people. Cats can make people sneeze and can be very messy in a house. Dogs are great animals and do not hiss at people. I do not know why anyone likes cats. Dogs are friendlier and smarter than cats.

Which of the following is a DETAIL from the passage?

To tell about how great dogs are.

To tell you why cats are horrible animals.

To tell how messy and mean cats are.

They can hiss, scratch, and bite people.

19.

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

cars, trains, planes

barbie dolls

20.

Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?

dolphins live in the ocean

2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA

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Main idea and key details SMS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 54mins

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