Main Idea and Details: Master the Art of Text Comprehension

Question 1

In a story about a brave dog, which sentence tells us the most important part of the story?

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The dog saved a child from danger.

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The dog was very big and strong.

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The dog's name was Max.

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The child was very grateful to the dog.

Question 2

Which sentence in the paragraph 'The cat has fluffy fur and big, blue eyes' provides more information about the cat's appearance?

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The cat has big, blue eyes.

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The cat has fluffy fur.

Question 3

What is the story of 'The Little Red Hen' mainly about?

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The value of hard work

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The importance of helping others

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The dangers of talking to strangers

Question 4

In the paragraph 'The park has a playground, a picnic area, and a walking trail', which sentence best summarizes what the park offers?

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There are different activities to enjoy in the park.

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The park is large and popular.

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The park is a great place to exercise.

Question 5

What is another word for 'significant'?

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Important

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Tiny

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Funny

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Dull

Question 6

Which type of text is most likely to have a main idea?

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Science article

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Shopping list

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Comic strip

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Birthday invitation

Question 7

In the paragraph 'The car is red. It is parked in the garage', which sentence is NOT related to the main idea?

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The car needs a new battery.

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The car is red.

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The car is parked in the garage.

Question 8

Read this sentence: 'The sun is the heart of our solar system.' What's the main idea of this sentence?

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The sun is the center of our solar system.

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The sun is a star.

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The solar system is made up of planets.

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The planets orbit around the sun.

Question 9

Read this sentence: 'The blue whale is the biggest animal on Earth.' What's the main idea of this sentence?

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The blue whale is the biggest animal on Earth.

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The blue whale is a mammal.

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The blue whale lives in the ocean.

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The blue whale is in danger.

Question 10

What's the most important message the writer wants you to know?

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The main idea

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The supporting details

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The topic

Question 11

What helps prove the main idea?

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The supporting details

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The main idea

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The summary

Question 12

Read this paragraph: 'The boy went to the store. He bought candy and toys.' What's the main idea?

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The boy bought candy and toys

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The boy went to the store

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The boy spent money

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a good supporting detail?

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I like to eat apples

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The sky is blue

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The grass is green

Question 14

Read this sentence: 'The cat is fluffy.' What's a possible supporting detail?

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The cat has long hair

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The cat is white

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The cat is a pet

Question 15

Which question helps you find the main idea?

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What's the writer's goal?

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What's the longest word in the text?

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What's the first sentence of the text?

Question 16

Read this sentence: 'The book is interesting.' What's the topic?

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Books

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Reading

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Libraries

Question 17

The park is a fun place to visit because:

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There are many things to do there.

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You can relax there.

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You can eat there.

Question 18

Which of these is NOT something you can do at the park?

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Swim in a pool

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Play on the swings

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Go for a walk

Question 19

How do you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Read the whole paragraph and think about what the author is trying to say.

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Read the first sentence.

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Read the last sentence.

Question 20

What is the sun?

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A star

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A planet

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A moon

Question 21

What is the main idea of this paragraph: The human body is amazing. It can do many things. It is made up of many cells.

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The human body is amazing.

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The human body can do many things.

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The human body is made up of many cells.

Question 22

What's the most important part of a story?

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The main message

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The first sentence

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The middle part

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The final sentence

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a detail that supports the main idea?

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The overall message of the story

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The character's age

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The setting of the story

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The color of the character's hair

Question 24

What's the main message of this sentence: 'The cat is resting on the mat.'?

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The cat is on the mat.

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Cats love to sleep.

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Mats are best for cats to sleep on.

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Sleeping is fun for cats.

Question 25

What's the main message of this paragraph: 'The park was full of children having fun. The swings were creaking, the slides were whooshing, and the laughter of kids filled the air.'?

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The park is a good place for kids to have fun.

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The park is too noisy.

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Kids like to play at the park.

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The park is a great spot to relax.

Question 26

Which of these is a good way to find the main idea?

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Do all of these

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Read the first line of each paragraph.

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Find the important words and phrases.

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Ask yourself 'What's the author trying to tell me?'

Question 27

Which of these supports the main idea: 'Healthy eating is important.'?

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Fruits and vegetables help you stay healthy.

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Junk food can make you sick.

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Drink lots of water.

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Exercise is important for good health.

Question 28

Which of these helps you decide the main idea of a text?

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Do all of the above

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Read the title and any headings.

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Find the important words and phrases.

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Check for words like 'main idea' or 'most importantly.'

Question 29

What is the most important thing the author is trying to tell you in the text?

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The main idea

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The conclusion

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The details

Question 30

Which of these is a good reason to support the main idea 'Exercise is good for you'?

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Working out can make you stronger.

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Jogging is a type of exercise.

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Only athletes need to exercise.

Question 31

Read the following sentence: 'The weather forecast says there will be rain tomorrow. The clouds are dark and the wind is howling.' What is the main idea of this sentence?

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The weather will be stormy tomorrow

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The weather will be nice tomorrow

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The weather is hard to predict

Question 32

Why do we use supporting details in a text?

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To prove the main idea

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To make the text more interesting

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To make the text longer

Question 33

Read the following sentence: 'Learning to read is important. It helps us to learn new things. It can also be fun.' What is the main idea of this sentence?

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Reading is important and fun

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Reading is difficult

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Reading is the only way to learn

Question 34

Read the sentence: 'I love to ride my bike because it's fun, healthy, and a great way to explore my neighborhood.' Which of these is the best main idea for this sentence?

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Riding a bike is fun, healthy, and a great way to explore.

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Riding bikes is a fun activity.

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I like to ride my bike.

Question 35

The main idea of a text is the:

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Message the author wants to convey

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Most important sentence

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Supporting details of the text

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Introduction of the text

Question 36

Identify the main idea of the following text: 'Cats are furry animals that meow and purr. They like to play with toys and eat cat food.'

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Cats are furry animals.

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Cats like to play.

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Cats make noises.

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Cats eat cat food.

Question 37

Which of the following is the best way to find the main idea of a text?

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Read the entire text and identify the most important points.

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Read only the first sentence.

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Read only the last sentence.

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Ask a teacher.

Question 38

Which of these is a clue word that may indicate the main idea?

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Most importantly

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First

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However

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Because

Question 39

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good main idea?

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It is stated in the first sentence of the text.

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It is the most important point of the text.

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It is supported by details.

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It is easy to understand.

Question 40

When searching for the main idea of a text, it is important to:

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Read the text carefully and identify the most important points.

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Read quickly and skim the text.

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Only read the first and last sentences.

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Memorize the text.

Question 41

What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important message that the author wants to convey

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The first sentence of the text

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The title of the text

Question 42

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains the main idea

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The title of the text

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The author's opinion

Question 43

Read the following sentence: 'The main idea of this paragraph is that exercise is important for good health.' What is the main idea of the paragraph?

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Exercise is important for good health

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The author believes that exercise is important

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This paragraph is about exercise

Question 44

Which of the following is a good strategy for finding the main idea of a text?

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Read the title, headings, and first and last paragraphs

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Guess based on the topic

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Read every word in the text

Question 45

Read the following paragraph: 'Dinosaurs are extinct animals that lived millions of years ago. They were a diverse group of animals, ranging in size from the tiny Compsognathus to the enormous Brachiosaurus. Dinosaurs lived in all sorts of habitats, from forests to deserts. They eventually went extinct about 65 million years ago, possibly due to a comet impact.' What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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Dinosaurs were a diverse group of animals that lived millions of years ago and eventually went extinct

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Dinosaurs were small animals that lived in forests

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Dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago

Question 46

Which of the following is a detail that supports the main idea that dogs make great pets?

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Dogs are loyal and affectionate

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Dogs can bark loudly

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Dogs have sharp teeth

Question 47

Read the following paragraph: 'The human body is an amazing machine. It can perform incredible feats of strength, agility, and endurance. The human body is also incredibly resilient, able to heal itself from injuries and adapt to different environments.' What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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The human body is an incredible machine with remarkable capabilities

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The human body is strong

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The human body can heal itself

Question 48

Which of the following is not a good way to identify the supporting details in a text?

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Look for sentences that contradict the main idea

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Look for sentences that restate the main idea

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Look for sentences that provide specific examples

Question 49

Read the following paragraph: 'The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It was built over many centuries to protect China from invaders. The Great Wall is over 13,000 miles long and is made of stone, brick, and wood. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by millions of tourists each year.' What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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The Great Wall of China is a famous landmark built to protect China from invaders

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The Great Wall of China is over 13,000 miles long

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The Great Wall of China is made of stone, brick, and wood

Question 50

Which of the following is the best way to improve your ability to identify main ideas and supporting details?

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Practice reading and analyzing different types of texts

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Only read texts that are easy to understand

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Memorize a list of main idea and supporting detail definitions