WorksheetsCentral Idea
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
The ___________ support the main idea.
supporting details
main idea
The ___________ is a sentence in a passage that STATES the main idea.
topic
topic sentence
The __________ is a statement that tells what the passage is mostly about.
main idea
supporting details
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leave mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the central idea?
Floods cause mudslides.
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
Floods damage houses.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds.
The peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list.
The peregrine falcon has strong talons.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Scooby-Doo ran quickly through the haunted castle. Scooby was being chased by another ghost. This ghost was the scariest ghost Scooby had ever seen. Scooby never liked Ghosts.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Scooby-Doo is afraid of ghosts.
Scooby-Doo does not like castles.
Scooby-Doo does not like running.
Main Idea : Sharks are interesting animals
Which one is NOT a supporting details for the main idea above ?
Two thirds of a sharks brain is devoted to its keen sense of smell.
Sharks can be found in many oceans.
