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4th grade main idea and supporting details

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is important to take steps to avoid getting sick.

a)

Sometimes when you are sick you will have a fever.

b)

You should wash your hands to stop the spread of germs.

c)

Walking is good exercise.

2.

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)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

3.
The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
5.

Choose the details about the main idea.

Summer.

a)

Blanket.

Outside.

Sandwich.

b)

Candy.

Lights.

Present.

c)

Costume.

Pumpkin.

Leaves.

d)

Water.

Swimsuit.

Slide.

6.

Lightning is a dangerous act of nature.

a)

A lightning strike can light up the sky.

b)

Lightning kills over 70 people per year.

c)

Lightning and thunder can happen in a storm.

7.
iPods
You can do many things with an iPod.  You can listen to your own music. iPods have lots of games to download.  You can even chat with your friends on an iPod.
What is a supporting detail that was used?
a)
iPods are fun.
b)
iPods are different than iPads.
c)
You can listen to your own music.
d)
iPods
8.

Read the group of words. Choose the main idea.

Theater

Candy

Popcorn

Dark

a)

playing at the park

b)

going to school

c)

playing a soccer game

d)

going to the movies

9.

Africa is home to many kinds of animals.

a)

Lions, giraffes, zebras, and elephants live in Africa.

b)

Fish can live in oceans and rivers.

c)

Africa is the second-largest continent.

d)

You can see many animals at the zoo.

10.

There are many things you can do to care for your teeth.

a)

You can floss to clean between your teeth.

b)

Toothpaste comes in many flavors.

c)

Teeth help you chew food.

11.

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?

a)

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

b)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

12.

There are four different seasons. The seasons are called fall, spring, summer, and winter. In the fall, it cools down and leaves change color. In the winter, the weather can be very cold. In the spring, it starts to warm up. The summer season is full of hot and sunny days. That’s how the seasons are different.

a)

There are four different seasons.

b)

Summer is hot and full of sun.

c)

Seasons are fun to learn about.

13.
What is the main idea?
  Ways to Get to School
There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.
a)
Some children walk to school.
b)
Some people ride the bus.
c)
There are different ways to get to school.
d)
Some people like to sing.