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Main Ideas and Supporting Details Quiz

Authored by Candace Edwards-Holub

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

Main Ideas and Supporting Details Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

Which of the following best defines the "main idea" of a paragraph?

The most interesting sentence in the paragraph

The central point or message the author wants to convey

A detail that supports the topic

The first sentence of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

The main idea of the text

A fact or example that explains or proves the main idea

The title of the text

The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

What is a fact?

A statement that can be proven true or false

A statement that shows someone's feelings

A guess about the future

A question

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

What is the author's purpose if a text is written to make the reader laugh?

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

To describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

Read the following sentence: "In 2020, the city built three new parks to give children more places to play." Which of the following is an opinion?

The city built three new parks in 2020.

Children now have more places to play.

The new parks are the best in the country.

There are three new parks in the city.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

Read the short passage: "Many people enjoy reading because it allows them to explore new worlds and ideas. Books can take readers on adventures, teach them new things, and help them understand different points of view." Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

Books are expensive.

Reading helps people explore and learn.

Some people do not like to read.

Libraries are important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

Which of the following lists only supporting details from a text about the importance of exercise?

Exercise is important for health.

Exercise helps build strong muscles, improves heart health, and reduces stress.

Exercise is fun.

Exercise is the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

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