WorksheetsMain Idea and key details
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 27mins
An American art form began in 1938. That’s when the first comic book starring Superman came out. The Man of Steel was a superhero. Kids and adults both enjoyed these comic books.They liked the fact that the good guy always won. The comics sold well. Soon Batman and Robin had their own series of comic books. Over time Marvel Comics came up with more superheroes. They launched Spiderman and X-Men. These characters were very popular. Toys, games, and clothing featured them. Now, all these comic book characters have had their own movies.
What is the main idea?
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.
What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
Frogs are amazing jumpers.
What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.
There are many famous skateboarders in the United States.
What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?
To scuba dive you need a lot of special equipment.
What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?
When you determine the main idea and key details of a text while condensing information into a short paragraph, you are _____.
predicting
concluding
summarzing
judging
Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.
What detail would support this main idea?
Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.
A tadpole is the name of a young frog.
The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.
Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.
Main Idea:
Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators.
What detail would support this main idea?
Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.
Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.
Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.
Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.
Main Idea:
Earthquakes can cause a lot of destruction.
What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?
Earthquakes can also be known as quakes, tremors, or temblors.
Many bridges are demolished when they wobble in a quake.
When a building is not made earthquake safe, it can crumble
to the ground.
Earthquakes can create tsunamis, which
can flood cities.
What does the MAIN IDEA of a text tell the reader?
The conflict of the text
The lesson or message of the text
The ending of a text
What the text is mainly about
