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WorksheetsMain Idea & Key Details
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?
a)
The lesson or moral
b)
The conflict of the story
c)
What the story is about
d)
The beginning, middle, or end
2.
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?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
3.
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?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
4.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
5.
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b)
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c)
Mark is the best skater at the park.
d)
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
7.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
8.
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?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
9.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b)
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c)
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
d)
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
10.
The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.
a)
mostly
b)
only
c)
never
d)
very
11.
A key detail is...
a)
A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.
b)
An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea
c)
Reveals the main characters in the story.
d)
Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.
12.
One dinosaur had a brain that weighed about as much as three pencils. Its body weighed ten tons and was over twenty feet in length. As you can guess, this dinosaur did not think too clearly. It wasn't the world's brightest dinosaur! What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
How big one dinosaur was
b)
What one dinosaur's brain was like
13.
What is the main idea of this passage?
It was backwards day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some wore their t-shirts backwards. Dessert was served first at lunch. They turned their papers upside down to write. They tried to write backwards.
a)
Dessert comes after lunch.
b)
The students had backwards day at school.
14.
Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sally bought new clothes
b)
Sally shopped all weekend
c)
Sally got school supplies
d)
Sally's mom shopped on Sunday
15.
Why are key details important?
a)
They help me understand the main idea
b)
They are names of characters
c)
They are always written in bold print
d)
They are not important
16.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
a)
Many people sleep later on the weekends.
b)
Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
c)
Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
d)
Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
17.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes.
18.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
a)
It's best to just cook food at home.
b)
A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
c)
McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
d)
Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.
19.
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?
a)
To tell about the tricks a dog can do.
b)
To tell you why dogs are great pets.
c)
Dogs can make you laugh with their silly tricks.
d)
Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk.
20.
What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?
a)
Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.
b)
Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.
c)
Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some.
d)
Main Idea is what supports the supporting details.
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