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Main Idea and Key Details Quiz

Authored by Deandra Miller

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 2+ times

Main Idea and Key Details Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean to determine the main idea of a text?

To find out who wrote the text

To identify what the text is mostly about

To count the number of words in the text

To memorize every sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read the passage and answer the question: Passage: Sara loves to plant flowers in her garden. Every spring, she buys seeds and carefully plants them in the soil. She waters them every day and makes sure they get enough sunlight. Soon, beautiful flowers bloom in her garden. What is the main idea of the passage?

Sara likes to watch TV

Sara enjoys planting and caring for flowers

Sara goes to the store every day

Sara has a pet dog

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key detail in a text?

The main idea

A supporting fact or example

The title of the book

The author’s name

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read the passage and answer the question: Passage: Tommy woke up early on Saturday morning. He put on his sneakers and went outside to play soccer with his friends at the park. Where did Tommy go to play soccer?

At his school

At the park

In his backyard

In his room

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to recount key details from a text?

To make the text longer

To show understanding and support the main idea

To change the story

To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which question helps you find out who is involved in a text?

What

Where

Who

Why

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

If you want to know the location of an event in a text, which question should you ask?

When

Where

Why

How

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

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