Main Ideas and Supporting Details Quiz

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the passage: "Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. It also saves energy and conserves natural resources. By recycling, people can help protect the environment for future generations." Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

• Recycling is a way to protect the environment by reducing waste and saving resources.

• Landfills are full of waste.

• People should throw away less trash.

• Recycling is difficult.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

A student reads a text about the dangers of smoking. The text includes statistics, personal stories, and warnings. What is the author's most likely purpose?

• To entertain the reader with funny stories

• To persuade the reader not to smoke

• To describe how cigarettes are made

• To inform the reader about the history of tobacco

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the passage: "Many students find it difficult to wake up early for school. Some students say they feel tired and cannot focus in class. Studies show that teenagers need more sleep than adults, but school often starts early in the morning." Which of the following statements is a fact from the passage?

• School should start later in the day.

• Teenagers need more sleep than adults.

• Waking up early is the worst part of school.

• Students are always tired.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6