Main Idea and Details Review

The following text describes Alice falling down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. Select the best detail to show Alice does not think she will return home that night.

• Down, down, down.

• There was nothing else to do, so Alice began talking again.

• "Dinah'll will miss me very much tonight, I should think!"

• Dinah was the cat.

• "Dinah my dear. I wish you were down here with me!"

In the following text, a boy named Peter is about to board a boat. Select the best detail to show the wharf, where ships dock, is crowded.

• "Sir", he said. "Is that our ship?"....

• Peter was thinking of running away, but he didn't think it was possible- to run away, from "away".

• In any event, he didn't see any opportunity for escape.

• There were sailors and dock hands everywhere.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves have qualities that help them survive.

• Wolves hunt in packs.

• Wolves work alone.

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

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Explain how key details support the main idea in the following text: "Reading regularly can improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. It exposes readers to new words and ideas, enhancing their understanding of different subjects."

• Reading is a waste of time.

• Reading regularly helps improve vocabulary and comprehension by exposing readers to new words and ideas.

• Reading is only for entertainment.

• Reading is difficult for most people.

Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the main idea of a book?

• what is the main thing that the author wants to say?

• what else do I know about the subject?

• who is the author of the passage?

A key detail is...

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

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

• Reveals the main characters in the story.

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

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea is the most important point the author is trying to make.

• The main idea is a list of all the characters in the text.

• The main idea is the title of the text.

• The main idea is the first sentence of the text.

Which of the following is a key detail that supports the main idea?

• A random fact unrelated to the text.

• A detail that explains why the main idea is true.

• The author's name.

• The page number of the text.

Read the following passage and determine the main idea: "Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. They have been human's best friends for centuries, providing not only protection but also emotional support."

• Dogs are dangerous animals.

• Dogs are loyal and provide companionship.

• Dogs are difficult to train.

• Dogs are wild animals.

Which key detail supports the main idea that "Exercise is important for maintaining good health"?

• Exercise can be done indoors or outdoors.

• Regular exercise helps improve heart health and boosts mood.

• Some people prefer to exercise in the morning.

• Exercise equipment can be expensive.