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Main Idea and Supporting Detail Practice
Main Idea and Supporting Detail Practice
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Supporting details and main idea.
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Which of these details DOES NOT support the main idea: uses for a cowboy's bandana?
The word "bandana" comes from a Hindi word, "bāndhnā."
It could be wrapped around the cowboy's head for earmuffs.
If injured, the cowboy would tie it as a tourniquet.
While driving cattle, it would serve as a dust mask.
2
Which of these details supports the main idea: the beach is the best place for a vacation?
The sun shining on the water is relaxing.
Vacations typically last one week for most Americans.
Sometimes seagulls try to eat my food.
Students are off during summer, so they can go to the beach.
3
Which of these details best supports the main idea: where chimpanzees live?
Chimpanzees are found in Africa.
Chimpanzees have tails covered in hair.
Chimpanzees guard their territories.
Chimpanzees have an alpha leader in their community.
4
Which of these details best supports the main idea: there are signs that fall is on its way?
Flowers start to bloom.
Leaf piles are great for jumping in.
The maple leaves are green.
The birds start to migrate south for winter.
5
Which of these details DOES NOT support the main idea: characteristics of fish?
Most first reproduce by laying eggs.
Fish are the oldest vertebrates in the world.
Most fish have bony skeletons.
Fish are often good first pets for kids.
6
Which of these details best supports the main idea: lifespans in ancient Egypt?
In ancient Egypt, people worshiped many gods.
People usually didn't live past the age of 40.
Children liked to play games like hockey.
Children wore a side-lock braid until around 12 years old.
7
Which of these details DOES NOT support the main idea: characteristics of beetles?
Beetles can live in almost any environment.
Beetles communicate using sound or vibrations.
Beetles are gross bugs.
Most beetles live for a year.
8
Which of these details best supports the main idea: development of lions?
Lions hunt in packs.
Lions live in a pride.
Lions' hair grows 1/8 of an inch per month.
Lions will eat almost anything they find.
9
Which of these details best supports the main idea: appearance of snakes?
Snakes can live in forests, prairies, and deserts.
Snakes have rear-facing teeth.
Snakes eat their prey whole.
Most snakes live in tropical areas.
10
Which of these details best supports the main idea: what killer whales do?
A pod of killer whales can have about 100 members.
Killer whales like squid.
Baby killer whales are called calves.
Killer whales live in pods and travel the earth's oceans.
