Supporting Detail

Which detail supports the main idea of the text?

• The text states, "It first expanded to other colleges in the Boston area, then opened up to all colleges."

• The author wrote, "The founding members of Facebook were students at Yale University."

• According to the text, "Facebook and snapchat are similar in many ways."

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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. However, we still don’t want to leave!
What would be the best supporting detail to add?

• We always have a large, yummy meal that everyone helps cook.

• The author enjoys spending time with her family.

• Weekends are a good time to travel.

• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• 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.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• 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.

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True or False: The main idea does not need supporting details.

• True

• False

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Supporting details are_______________________-

• the central idea

• more important information

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

• irrelevant information given

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Why are supporting details important?

• They help me understand the main idea

• They are names of characters

• They are always written in bold print

• They are not important

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Which detail is a type of supporting detail?

• problem

• cause

• effect

• fact

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What sentences support the central idea?: (more than one)

• The pavement was made of green marble.

• The friendly citizens curiously stared at the newcomers.

• The window panes were green glass and shone in the sunlight.

• The houses were green marble covered in sparking emeralds.

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Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

Which detail best supports the idea that mother gorillas do a lot for their babies?

• Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies.

• They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

• Baby gorillas need their mothers a lot.

• Mother gorillas prefer to keep their babies safe.

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