Free Printable Key Details/Key Ideas

1.

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

a)

mostly

b)

only

c)

never

d)

very

2.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

a)

The lesson or moral

b)

The conflict of the story

c)

What the story is about

d)

The beginning, middle, or end

3.

The main idea is supported by what?

a)

concluding sentences

b)

details

c)

a chair

4.

Details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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?

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.

6.

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 how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

7.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

8.

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?

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.

9.

Which detail is a type of supporting detail?

a)

problem

b)

cause

c)

effect

d)

fact

10.

Supporting details are_______________________-

a)

the central idea

b)

more important information

c)

words, phrases,or sentences that tell more about the central idea

d)

irrelevant information given

11.

An example is a type of supporting detail that...

a)

is irrelevant

b)

is a specific instance that helps to explain an idea, such as a personal story or experience

c)

is not specific and doesn't provide information

d)

is not commonly used in texts

12.

Can a paragraph of longer text have many main or central ideas?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

sometimes

d)

none of the above

13.

School uniforms are far cheaper than the currently popular fashions. Many students work long hours at a paying job instead of doing homework because they feel they have to "keep up appearances." If students wore uniforms, there would be no need for most of them to have jobs that take away from their study time.

This passage is mostly about?

a)

popular fashions being expensive

b)

school uniforms being a good idea.

c)

students working many hours at jobs.

d)

teens enjoying wearing uniforms.

14.

Why are key details important?

a)

They help me understand the main idea

b)

They are names of characters

c)

They are always written in bold print

d)

They are not important

15.

Which best describes a summary?

a)

a really long detailed piece of writing

b)

the entire text told in your own words

c)

a dumb thing that teachers make you write

d)

the main ideas and important details of a text

16.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

a)

What point is the author trying to make?

b)

What is the main event?

c)

What is one important detail?

17.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.

-theater

-candy

-popcorn

-dark

a)

How to make popcorn.

b)

Halloween is here.

c)

Going to the movies.

19.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

20.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

c)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

21.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

c)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

22.

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

He was trapped for three hours.

b)

His mother found him at sundown.

c)

He was visiting the farm.

23.

Name the red part of the sentence.
There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

24.

What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.

a)

it rained

b)

I got soaked

c)

sure

d)

yep

25.

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

a)

peanut allergies

b)

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

c)

yummy

d)

delicious

26.

The clown did a trick on his bicycle. He went very fast and stood up on his seat. I am a good bike riders, but not that good. When I tried the trick, I fell off my bike.
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

I am a good bike rider.

b)

I fell off my bike.

c)

The clown went very fast.

27.

It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home, he found that his new T.V. set had been stolen.
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?

a)

He went to a show every Monday.

b)

He forgot to lock his door.

c)

It was very late.

28.

Our dog is a hero in our town. One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner. Everyone looked for him all over town. Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

Everyone looked for him.

b)

Jimmy was a hero in our town.

c)

Our dog was asleep.

29.

The effect is ____________.

a)

what happened

b)

why it happed

c)

how it happened

d)

it never happened

30.

The cause is ____________.

a)

what happened

b)

why it happed

c)

how it happened

d)

it never happened

31.

Informational text- (a)

Choose from the below words

is made up

provides the reader with facts

entertains the audience

is written like a story

32.

What text feature explains about the photograph? (a)

Choose from the below words

glossary

table of contents

diagram

caption

33.

What text feature has list of bold print words along with their definitions? (a)

Choose from the below words

photograph

glossary

index

heading

34.

What text structure organizes the text by explaining how things are alike and different? (a)

Choose from the below words

cause and effect

sequence

compare and contrast

description

35.

What text structure organizes the text by telling the order of events?

a)

problem and solution

b)

sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

description

36.

What is the author's purpose for informational text?

a)

to explain

b)

to inform

c)

to teach

d)

all of the above

37.

"Papel Picado" is beautiful art that you can display for many events.

a)

This is a fact

b)

This is an opinion

38.

The ___________ is what the text is mostly about.

a)

genre

b)

purpose

c)

main idea/central idea

39.

Informational text

a)

is real information.

b)

informs the reader about many topics.

c)

teaches new information.

d)

all of the above

40.

________ is how the author organizes the text.

a)

Author's purpose

b)

Text feature

c)

Main idea

d)

Text structure

41.

Why the author writes the text is called...

a)

central idea

b)

text features

c)

author's purpose

d)

craft

42.

How the author writes the text is called...

a)

craft

b)

purpose

c)

summary

d)

main idea

43.

captions, photographs, maps, and headings are examples of...

a)

informational

b)

main idea and supporting details

c)

text structures

d)

text features

44.

When you summarize nonfiction you need main key ideas in order of how they are mentioned in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Selection means...

a)

the whole text

b)

part of the text

46.

Section means...

a)

whole text

b)

part of the text

47.

which of the following is an opinion?

a)

Long ago, people played games that are similar to marble games played today.

b)

Different types of marbles have been found in places all around the world.

c)

They were beautiful, and each one was unique.

48.

a)

difficult to find

b)

made by children

c)

much smaller in size than marbles are today

d)

created from a variety of available materials

49.

Which sentence in the selection is best supported by the photographs?

a)

Players may lose some of their favorite marbles.

b)

No one really knows where and exactly when they were invented.

c)

Marbles are placed inside a circle that is drawn on the ground.

50.

In which part of the selection would the reader find information about the history of marbles?

a)

b)

c)

51.

Which fact in the selection is best supported by the last photograph?

a)

Acorn weevils are the first insects to live in acorns.

b)

Acorn weevil larvae eat the inside of the acorn.

c)

Acorn weevils can use their snouts to drill holes in acorns.

52.

The term “Emerald Isle” is synonymous with Ireland and its rolling hills and valleys of green. But how did Ireland come to be known as the Emerald Isle? Ireland’s greenery certainly had a lot to do with it, but there's more to the story and it began with a poet. Ireland was first called the “Emerald Isle” in William Drennan’s poem, "When Erin First Rose".

Which key idea is being developed with this excerpt?

a)

Ireland is known has the “Emerald Isle”.

b)

William Drennan wrote a poem about Ireland.

c)

William Drennan’s poem about Ireland was called, “When Erin First Rose.”

d)

Ireland became known as the “Emerald Isle” through its greenery, and an Irish poem.

53.

Hands Across America was a public event on Sunday, May 25, 1986, in which approximately 6.5 million people held hands for fifteen minutes in an attempt to form a continuous human chain across the United States. Many participants donated ten dollars to reserve their place in line.

What is the central idea of this excerpt?

a)

Hands Across America was fun.

b)

Hands Across America was very inexpensive.

c)

Hands Across America was an attempted show of unity.

d)

Hands Across America occurred on May 25, 1986.

54.

Educational volunteers work without pay in elementary, middle and high school classrooms. Their work is difficult, but very rewarding. Teachers are very grateful for their volunteers. Most schools have openings for this type of work.

Which is the BEST summary of this excerpt?

a)

Volunteering for schools is fun.

b)

Volunteers are needed at every school.

c)

Educational volunteers work in elementary school classrooms.

d)

Educational volunteers work hard and are greatly appreciated.

55.

In three studies, we provided a test of how rudeness affects performance at the workplace. The results were all the same. They showed that rudeness reduced performance on routine tasks, as well as creative tasks.

What does this excerpt infer?

a)

Rudeness should be against the law.

b)

Rudeness can result in profit loss at the workplace.

c)

Rudeness happens at every workplace.

d)

Rudeness doesn’t really decrease routine performance tasks.

56.

“It is a matter of shame that in the morning the birds should be awake earlier than you.”

Which idea is being introduced with this quotation?

a)

Birds wake up too early.

b)

Don’t waste the day.

c)

Birds wake people up in the morning.

d)

Don’t criticize others.

57.

(1) Pet ownership may not be for everyone. (2) Yes, owning a pet can bring you great joy. (3) Also, it teaches owners to be more responsible. (4) However, owners sometimes find that they simply do not have enough time to take care of a pet.

Which sentence contains a negative detail of pet ownership?

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

Sentence 4

58.

(1) Touching a snail holds no danger because they aren't poisonous. (2) If you like to eat them, however, you can't just pick up a garden snail and cook it. (3) Snails ingest dangerous chemicals, such as pesticides and snail bait, as they move through flower beds looking for food. (4) This is why they aren’t always good to eat.

Which sentence contains details about why you should be careful about eating snails?

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

Sentence 4

59.

(1) Jenna has been a good friend to Maxine for two years. (2) They sat next to each other in lunch and walked to all of their classes together. (3) Maxine, however, has been very rude to Jenna lately. (4) She doesn’t sit or walk with her anymore. (5) In fact, she completely ignores her.

During which sentence does the focus of the excerpt begin to change?

a)

Sentence 2

b)

Sentence 3

c)

Sentence 4

d)

Sentence 5

60.

(1) Jello is easy to make. (2) Simply whisk together 1 cup of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. (3) Then add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and whisk it in. (4) Most people prefer cherry jello over blueberry. (5) Pour the mixture into a jello mold. (6) Let the jello set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, and then serve.

Which sentence from the excerpt is unnecessary, and should be omitted?

a)

Sentence 3

b)

Sentence 4

c)

Sentence 5

d)

Sentence 6

61.

(1) So you just purchased a new computer? (2) Remember to follow all of the directions for setting it up. (3) Most computers come with step by step directions. (4) It is also important to install antivirus software. (5) Without it, your computer can slow down, crash, or become exposed to spammers. (6) Various antivirus software is available online.

Which sentence explains the reason why people use antivirus software?

a)

Sentence 2

b)

Sentence 3

c)

Sentence 4

d)

Sentence 5

e)

Sentence 6

62.

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?

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.

63.

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 how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

64.

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?

65.

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how bats use sound

b)

what things bats often eat as food

c)

how bats fly toward people

d)

how people can hear the sounds of bats

66.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

67.

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.

68.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

a)

Playing at the park.

b)

Going to school.

c)

Playing a soccer game.

d)

Going to the movies.

70.

Perhaps one of the largest flowers grown is the sunflower. These giants grow up to 10 feet high. The flower itself is very large. It gets its name from the way it follows the sun. The face of the flower moves from east to west so that it is always facing the sun. The main idea is:

a)

To discuss large flowers.

b)

To describe the importance of the sunflower.

c)

To tell how the sunflower got its name.

71.

What is a main idea?

a)

The purpose of the passage

b)

A minor detail

c)

It is the same as the topic

d)

the most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys

72.

Right after creating three equal isosceles triangles connected together, the reader should

a)

fold the two outermost triangles and fold them 90 degrees up to form two ears for the fox.

b)

begin by choosing a traditional piece of origami paper and folding it in half.

c)

make sure the two triangles that form the ears are hidden by the bottom triangle.

d)

double check the folds and turn the paper 180 degrees until the bottom triangle is facing forward.

73.

Popularity of Yoga

Yoga is a form of spiritual exercise that originated in ancient India. It focuses on a person's physical as well as mental well-being. It is based on practices that include holding certain body postures, deep breathing, and meditation. This practice came to America around the year 1920.

Until the early 1900s, people only had conventional forms of exercise such as running and jogging. In 1920, a famous Indian guru visited the United States to address a conference on yoga, and this was when people in America first became aware of yoga.

However, people only practiced yoga in the 1950s when Indira Devi established a yoga school in Hollywood. Soon many famous Hollywood actresses took up yoga and said that it made them feel lighter, healthier, and made their skin glow. Immediately, this ancient spiritual practice turned into a popular craze, and everyone wanted to learn yoga to reap its benefits.

How does the passage develop the idea that yoga brought something new to America?

a)

by stating that Americans needed breathing exercises in their lives

b)

by stating that people required a lot of training and help to improve their lives

c)

by stating that Americans were mainly not interested in health

d)

by stating that people mainly used conventional types of exercise before yoga

74.

Space Food History

adapted from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The food that NASA's early astronauts had to eat in space is a testament to their fortitude. America's first man to eat anything in the near-weightless environment of Earth's orbit found the task of eating fairly easy, but found the menu to be limited. Other Mercury astronauts had to endure bite-sized cubes, freeze-dried powders, and semi-liquids stuffed in aluminum tubes. Most agreed the foods were unappetizing and disliked squeezing the tubes. Moreover, freeze-dried foods were hard to rehydrate and crumbs had to be prevented from fouling instruments.

The astronauts complained, and on the Gemini missions eating improved somewhat. The first things to go were the squeeze tubes. Bite-sized cubes were coated with gelatin to reduce crumbling, and the freeze-dried foods were encased in a special plastic container to make reconstituting easier. With improved packaging came improved food quality and menus. Gemini astronauts had such food choices as shrimp cocktail, chicken and vegetables, butterscotch pudding, and apple sauce, and were able to select meal combinations themselves.

By the time of the Apollo program, the quality and variety of food increased even further. Apollo astronauts were the first to have hot water, which made rehydrating foods easier and improved the food's taste. These astronauts were also the first to use the "spoon bowl," a plastic container that could be opened and its contents eaten with a spoon.

The task of eating in space got a big boost in Skylab. Unlike previous space vehicles for astronauts, Skylab featured a large interior area where space was available for a dining room and table. Eating for Skylab's three-member teams was a fairly normal operation: footholds allowed them to situate themselves around the table and "sit" to eat. Added to the conventional knife, fork, and spoon was a pair of scissors for cutting open plastic seals. Because Skylab was relatively large and had ample storage area, it could feature an extensive menu: 72 different food items. It also had a freezer and refrigerator, a convenience no other vehicle offered.

Why does the author include America's first astronaut in the first paragraph?

a)

to elaborate on the idea that astronauts often complained about the food

b)

to describe what the first astronaut ate in space while orbiting the earth

c)

to explain that the first astronaut found most of the food appetizing and easy to eat

d)

to emphasize the lack of food choices by stating the opinion of a real astronaut

75.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

a)

The lesson or moral

b)

The conflict of the story

c)

What the story is about

d)

The beginning, middle, or end

76.

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?

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.

77.

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 how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

78.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

79.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

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?

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.

81.

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 main idea?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

82.

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?

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.

83.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

84.

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

a)

mostly

b)

only

c)

never

d)

very

85.

A key detail is...

a)

A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.

b)

An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea

c)

Reveals the main characters in the story.

d)

Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.

86.

One dinosaur had a brain that weighed about as much as three pencils. Its body weighed ten tons and was over twenty feet in length. As you can guess, this dinosaur did not think too clearly. It wasn't the world's brightest dinosaur! What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

How big one dinosaur was

b)

What one dinosaur's brain was like

87.

What is the main idea of this passage?

It was backwards day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some wore their t-shirts backwards. Dessert was served first at lunch. They turned their papers upside down to write. They tried to write backwards.

a)

Dessert comes after lunch.

b)

The students had backwards day at school.

88.

Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes.
What is the main idea?

a)

Sally bought new clothes

b)

Sally shopped all weekend

c)

Sally got school supplies

d)

Sally's mom shopped on Sunday

89.

Why are key details important?

a)

They help me understand the main idea

b)

They are names of characters

c)

They are always written in bold print

d)

They are not important

90.

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)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

91.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

a)

The pros live the good life.

b)

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

c)

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

d)

All of us can be professional athletes.

92.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

a)

It's best to just cook food at home.

b)

A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

c)

McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

d)

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

93.

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?

a)

To tell about the tricks a dog can do.

b)

To tell you why dogs are great pets.

c)

Dogs can make you laugh with their silly tricks.

d)

Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk.

94.

What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

a)

Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.

b)

Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.

c)

Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some.

d)

Main Idea is what supports the supporting details.

95.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

a)

The lesson or moral

b)

The conflict of the story

c)

What the story is about

d)

The beginning, middle, or end

96.

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?

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.

97.

You'll have many instruments to choose from in 6th grade band. (Which one doesn't belong?)

a)

You'll play for you school at Christmas and at year's end.

b)

Brass instruments include the trumpet, trombone, and tuba.

c)

Percussion instruments are played by striking or plucking.

d)

Flutes, clarinets, and saxophones are woodwinds.

98.

You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?)

a)

You can very easily build a column.

b)

You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.

c)

It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

d)

There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.

99.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is a detail that tells about the main idea?

a)

how the four presidents were chosen

b)

why Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

c)

which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

100.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

a)

Playing at the park.

b)

Going to school.

c)

Playing a soccer game.

d)

Going to the movies.

101.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

103.

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how bats use sound

b)

what things bats often eat as food

c)

how bats fly toward people

d)

how people can hear the sounds of bats

104.

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 how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

105.

What do the key details help us find out about the story?

a)

The topic sentence

b)

The main idea

c)

The details

d)

The paragraph

106.

Why are key details important?

a)

To help me understand the main idea.

b)

They are the names of the characters.

c)

They are always written in bold print.

d)

They are our vocabulary words.

107.

A key detail is NOT

a)

answering who, what, when, where, why.

b)

The central message of the story.

c)

Supporting details of the story

d)

words or phrases that help us understand the story.

108.

*Hawaii is a state made up of several islands.

*Millions of people from all over visit Hawaii every year.

*The beautiful turquoise waters are very appealing.

*Actually, many people go to Hawaii for shopping, too!

What is the main idea that ties these details together?

a)

Hawaii is a beautiful island.

b)

Many people each year enjoy visiting Hawaii.

c)

Most people go to Hawaii to go surfing.

d)

Many people move to Hawaii because it is so pretty.

109.

Decimeter is a tenth of a meter. The decathlon is ten sport activities. A decade is ten years.

What does 'deci' usually mean as a prefix?

a)

100

b)

5

c)

nothing

d)

10

110.

The governor had to rescend his order that everyone attend school at a school building. There is too much risk of getting a virus, so Governor DeSantis officially cancelled school through the end of this school year.

What does the 'rescend' mean here?

a)

attend

b)

virus

c)

officially cancelled

d)

attend school

111.

Mary has a penchant for expensive electronics. She really wants a new iPad for her birthday, but Mom says it just costs too much and that she does not have the money right now.

What does the underlined word mean as used above?

a)

expensive

b)

really wants

c)

electronics

d)

just

112.

Uncle Bill was negligent as he parked his car in the handicap spot. He did not have a handicap car tag! He was not concerned about the elderly who needed that parking spot.

What word(s) tell what the underlined word means as used in the sentence above?

a)

not concerned

b)

parked

c)

elderly

d)

Uncle Bill

113.

Some people consider the game of 'tug of war' to be somewhat brutal. In order to win at it, you must play it fiercely.

A synonym for the underlined word is ___.

a)

consider

b)

fiercely

c)

game

d)

consider

114.

*Cats are easy to care for and require very little space.

*Dogs need outdoor exercise but can live in apartments.

*Hamster are are friendly and fun for young children.

*Even snakes can be kept in indoors and easily cared for.

What is the main idea that ties these details together?

a)

Some animals do not make good pets.

b)

There are all kinds of animals in the world.

c)

Animals require lots of food, water, and exercise.

d)

There are lots of animals that would make good pets.

115.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

What do the key details help us find out about the story?

a)

The topic sentence

b)

The main idea

c)

The details

d)

The paragraph

117.

Why are key details important?

a)

To help me understand the main idea.

b)

They are the names of the characters.

c)

They are always written in bold print.

d)

They are our vocabulary words.

118.

A key detail is NOT

a)

answering who, what, when, where, why.

b)

The central message of the story.

c)

Supporting details of the story

d)

words or phrases that help us understand the story.

119.

Why are key details important?

a)

They help me understand the central idea

b)

They are names of characters

c)

They are always written in bold print

d)

They are not important

120.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

121.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

a)

The pros live the good life.

b)

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

c)

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

d)

All of us can be professional athletes.

122.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

a)

It's best to just cook food at home.

b)

A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

c)

McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

d)

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

123.

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)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

124.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste

b)

You should clean all items before recycling them

c)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling them

125.

Story:
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?

a)

In a comic book, the superhero always wins.

b)

Superman was the first comic book hero.

c)

Over time, comic book superheroes have gained in popularity.

d)

Toys and games feature superheroes.

126.

Story:
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?

a)

Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.

b)

Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.

c)

Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.

d)

Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

127.

Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

a)

Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.

b)

Houdini was a very mysterious man.

c)

Houdini liked to do tricks with water.

d)

Houdini once escaped a straightjacket whilesuspended high in the air.

128.

Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

a)

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

b)

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

c)

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

d)

The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

129.

Main Idea:
There are many famous skateboarders in the United States.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?

a)

Tony Hawk became famous for his half pipe tricks.

b)

Shaun White is a professional skateboarder and snowboarder.

c)

With his own television show, Ryan Sheckler is the youngest skateboarder on the pro-circuit.

d)

The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.

130.

Main Idea:
To scuba dive you need a lot of special equipment.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?

a)

Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.

b)

A mask is used to help the scuba diver see things underwater.

c)

A scuba diver uses an oxygen tank to breathe under water.

d)

Flippers make swimming in the ocean much easier.

131.

Where is the main idea located?

a)

First Sentence

b)

Anywhere in the passage

c)

In the End

d)

Nowhere

132.

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?

133.

True or false: The topic is only 1-2 words and is what the text is mostly about.

a)

True

b)

False

134.

Define the main idea of an informational text.

a)

The moral of the story.

b)

Key details that support the author's message.

c)

1-2 words stating what the text is about

d)

The message or main point an author is trying to make.

135.

When writing a summary for an INFORMATIONAL text, what is a good thing to include?

a)

characters

b)

details

c)

theme

d)

conflict

136.

When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or background knowledge you have on the topic.

a)

True

b)

False

137.

When you determine the main idea and key details of a text while condensing information into a short paragraph, you are _____.

a)

predicting

b)

concluding

c)

summarzing

d)

judging

138.

Which of the following should NOT be included in a nonfiction summary?

a)

Your opinion

b)

The title of the article you read

c)

Main points or details

d)

keywords and phases

139.

Squids are one of the oceans coolest creatures. They protect themselves in a very unique way. Rather than using venom, teeth, or strength, squids use black ink. When this creature feels as if it is being threatened by predator, it simply releases this ink. The ink makes the water around it cloudy and dark. The murky water allows the squid to escape its predator by using their arms and siphon to propel itself.

What is the best summary of the selection?

a)

When a quid feels threatened, they let out dark stuff that helps hide them. When they are hidden, they cannot be eaten by their predators.

b)

Squids are the coolest ocean animal. Unlike most other ocean animals, these creatures use a different method of escaping their predators.

c)

Squids do not use venom or teeth to escape their predators. They use black ink.

d)

Squids are unique by the way they protect themselves from predators. They use black ink that makes the water cloudy and hard to see. While the water is cloudy, the squid swims away.

140.

Which parts should definitiely be in a non-fiction text summary?

a)

SWBST

b)

Title, Author, Topic, Main Idea, Key Details

c)

Your opinion and the theme of the story.

d)

Characters, setting, and conflict

Key Details/Key Ideas

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 4hrs 11mins

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