Main Idea and Key Details

Grade 4β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can identify the main idea of a text and explain how key details support it.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the main idea of the following sentence: "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west"?

2. In your own words, explain what a supporting detail is and give an example.

3. Read the following sentence: "Cats are great pets because they are independent, low-maintenance, and affectionate." What is the main idea, and what are two supporting details?

...and 9 more questions

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