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WorksheetsMain Idea and Details
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
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1.
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.
2.
The main idea does not need supporting details.True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?
a)
There are many landfills available for waste.
b)
Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
c)
Clean jars before recycling them.
d)
Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.
4.
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.
5.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
6.
Which is the main idea?
a)
Roses are known for their lovely scent.
b)
Chrysanthemums are especially popular in the fall.
c)
A garden can feature many beautiful flowers.
d)
Bright tulips grow from bulbs and have long stems.
7.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
a)
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
b)
Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
c)
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.
d)
Benjamin Franklin was very poor.
8.
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.
a)
Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great
place to live.
place to live.
b)
Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department.
c)
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books.
d)
Benjamin Franklin went to school in Philedelphia.
9.
Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?
a)
Beginning/end
b)
Middle
10.
The fastest land dwelling creature is the cheetah.
a)
fact
b)
opinion
11.
The ugliest sea creature is the manatee.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
12.
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
13.
Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
14.
Students have a lot harder time in school than the teachers.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
15.
It is illegal to yell out "Fire" in a crowded movie theater.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
16.
Eating fast food isn't bad if you only eat once a week.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
17.
The chicken sandwiches are more expensive than double cheeseburgers.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
18.
There are fewer panda bears in the world than grizzly bears.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
19.
Drinking orange juice right after brushing your teeth tastes bad.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
20.
Chocolate milk tastes better than regular milk
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
21.
Select the correct answer / answers:
A fact is
a)
Something true
b)
Cannot be changed
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
22.
A statement is anything that a person says
a)
true
b)
false
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