WorksheetsHarvey Main Idea and Supporting Details
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
You can make all sorts of things with legos.(Which detail does not belong?)
You could very easily build a column.
There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.
It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.
You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.
What is the main idea?
It tastes a little salty, but don't ask how I know that.
Playing with Play Doh involves all your senses.
You can see it comes in bright, vibrant colors.
Play Doh feels smooth and cold.
The main idea is what the story is___________about.
mostly
never
only
very
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
True
False
Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words theater, candy, popcorn and dark
Playing in the park
Playing in a soccer game
Going to school
Going to the movies.
Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities.
What is the main idea?
Keep your teeth healthy
Avoid eating candy and syrup
Brush your teeth twice a day
Eat more vegetables
Emily went hiking last week. She climbed large rocks and ate on the edge of a cliff. She used all of her climbing gear to get to the top of a mountain. She saw many awesome sights of the landscape below and felt like she could touch the sky above.
She climbed large rocks
Emily went hiking
She ate lunch at the edge of a cliff
She felt like she could touch the sky.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses
Birds
Halloween
Spring
Christmas
Miranda’s mom dropped her off at her best friend’s house after school on Friday. They couldn’t wait to hang out. The girls were so excited to be spending the whole night together. They had been planning this night for two weeks. Now the day was finally here! Yay!
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?
Miranda and her friend had fun at their sleepover
Sleepovers are fun
Miranda's mom dropped her off at her friend's house
Miranda and her friend were excited to their sleepover
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 you why dogs are great pets
Dogs can make you laugh with there silly tricks
Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk
To tell about the tricks a dog can do
