Finding the Main Idea Test

Finding the Main Idea Test

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English

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are key details?

Back

Key details are important pieces of information that support and explain the main idea.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

Back

True

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the front teeth of a beaver?

Back

The front teeth of a beaver are used to cut and tear the bark off trees.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do the back teeth of a beaver do?

Back

The back teeth are flat and rough and are used for chewing.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about John and Matt?

Back

John and Matt want to be firemen.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a passage?

Back

To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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