Supporting Details and Central Ideas

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep? Options: Many people sleep later on the weekends., Caffeine keeps some people awake at night., Dark rooms are best for sleeping., Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important? Options: There are many landfills available for waste., Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down., Clean jars before recycling them., Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Back

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

Back

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Back

She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

Front

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

Back

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their skills.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything. Options: He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on., He runs away when you sweep the floor., He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Back

He sleeps all day long.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting. Options: We learn interesting facts from the things we read., Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things., It's my least favorite class., Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Back

It's my least favorite class.

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs. Options: Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside. , Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom., They're both pets that people have., Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.

Back

They're both pets that people have.