Main Idea and Details Quick Check

What is the main idea of the passage below?

• Polar bears can swim in icy water without getting cold.

• A polar bear's thick hair keeps it warm.

• The thick layer of fat helps protect polar bears from the cold.

• Polar bears' bodies have different layers that help them stay warm.

What is the main idea of the paragraph above?

• Australia's Puffing Billy Steam Railway is really fun.

• There are a lot of things to see and do in Australia.

• The mountains are the best place to ski in Australia.

• Australia's kangaroos and koalas are great animals.

The main idea is what the story or paragraph is __________ about.

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What is the main (or central) idea?

• Bella is turning fifteen.

• Bella’s dress is peach colored.

• Bella’s birthday party will be very elegant.

• Bella's parents spent a lot of money on her party.

Which detail is irrelevant and should be removed from the paragraph?

• Chad was born in a small town in India.

• Chad had finished making the gold chain for the necklace.

• He was polishing the pearls to be placed on the earrings.

• Next, he planned to make a wedding ring.

Which sentence tells the main (or central) idea?

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What is the main (or central) idea?

• The narrator's first airplane ride was a good experience.

• The pilot and his crew were kind.

• The narrator had a great view from high above the Earth.

What is the main (or central) idea?

• Parrots are intelligent animals

• Parrots can learn to talk like humans

• Training parrot can be difficult.

• Parrots can learn to make a variety of sounds.

Which sentence tells the main (or central) idea?

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Which sentence is a detail supporting the main idea that it is important to get plenty of sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

• Children who get 7-9 hours of sleep do better in school.