Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?
Controlling Idea and Supporting Details

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue
The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall
Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year
It was a gift of friendship from France
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the controlling idea and key details in a text?
The controlling idea is a minor point, while key details are the main focus of the text.
The controlling idea is unrelated to the key details in a text.
The controlling idea and key details in a text have no relationship.
The controlling idea provides the main point or central theme, while key details support or explain the controlling idea.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When summarizing a paragraph, you should include:
Every detail and example
Only the main idea
The main idea and key supporting details
Your own opinions about the topic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a school project on environmental conservation, Zoe argues that recycling is crucial. Which of her supporting details best illustrates this point?
Many communities have access to large landfills for waste disposal.
By recycling paper, we prevent numerous trees from being cut down.
It's important to clean jars thoroughly before recycling them.
Emma suggests separating paper, cans, and glass jars for more efficient recycling.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best represents the main idea?
Specific facts and examples used to support the main idea.
The central point or message that the author wants to convey.
A moral or lesson that can be learned from the story.
A brief summary of the story's events.
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