WorksheetsSupporting Detail Sentences
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is NOT a detail sentence?
She is intelligent.
She is responsible.
As a result of her hard work, Anna is one of the best students in school.
Anna always does her homework, and she is never late for class.
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 topic sentence?
If you still feel a little sad, act happy.
You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings.
If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things.
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. He also likes to swim. 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 topic sentence?
Mark wanted to be a great skater.
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 also likes to swim.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the topic sentence?
Tom finds enough food for his family.
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
Tom didn't catch anything.
He had snagged a snapping turtle!
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which is the topic sentence?
The American Falls is 167 feet high
The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
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. I like my dog, do you have a pet? If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
Which supporting detail sentence does not belong?
If you still feel a little sad, act happy.
You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings.
I like my dog, do you have a pet?
If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. Lake Michigan is nearby. It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
The American Falls is 167 feet high.
Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Lake Michigan is nearby.
It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He wished he had brought his lunch. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
Which detail sentence does not belong with the topic?
This fish could feed his family for three days.
Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side.
He wished he had brought his lunch.
He had snagged a snapping turtle!
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. He also likes to swim. 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 detail does not fit the topic sentence?
Mark wanted to be a great skater.
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 also likes to swim.
Which of the following is the topic sentence?
She is intelligent.
Anna is an excellent student.
As a result of her hard work, Anna is one of the best students in school.
Anna always does her homework, and she is never late for class.
