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Main Idea, Topic Sentence & Details QuizOnline version Assess key ideas in short paragraphs by Ivy Jane Angcay 1 What is the main idea of a paragraph? a The order of words in each sentence b The most important point the author wants you to understand c The exact dates of events d The number of sentences 2 Which sentence usually states the main idea? a A random sentence anywhere in the paragraph b A sentence with no punctuation c The last sentence only d The topic sentence at the beginning or near the start 3 What are supporting details? a The author’s birth year b Facts, examples, and details that explain the main idea c A summary of unrelated topics d The title of the text 4 Identify the main idea: A paragraph about why trees lose leaves in winter. a Leaves are the same color in winter b Trees lose leaves to conserve water and survive winter c Leaves never fall from trees d Trees grow more leaves in winter 5 Paragraph: "Dogs need exercise. Regular walks keep dogs healthy. They also help with socialization." Which is the topic sentence? a Dogs need exercise. b Regular walks keep dogs healthy. c They also help with socialization. d Dogs sleep a lot and eat well. 6 Which sentence is a supporting detail? a Exercise is bad for dogs b Regular walks help dogs stay fit and prevent obesity c Dogs need exercise d Dogs are great pets 7 Choose the main idea: Paragraph about recycling reduces waste, saves energy, and protects resources. a Waste cannot be reduced in any way b Energy use does not relate to recycling c Recycling helps protect the environment by reducing waste and saving resources d Recycling is complicated and unnecessary 8 A topic sentence should be (best answer): a Non-specific and vague b Clear and specific about the paragraph’s main point c Very long and complex d Only about the paragraph’s last sentence 9 Which statement is a good main idea? a Photosynthesis happens at night only b Plants need sunlight to make food through photosynthesis c Plants do not need water to grow d Sunlight harms most plants 10 Why are main ideas important in a paragraph? a They make the paragraph longer b They guide readers to the most important information c They confuse readers d They replace the details entirely Feedback 1 false 2 false 3 false 4 false 5 false 6 false 7 false 8 false 9 false 10 false

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Main Idea, Topic Sentence & Details QuizOnline version

by Ivy Jane Angcay

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Which sentence usually states the main idea?

What are supporting details?

Identify the main idea: A paragraph about why trees lose leaves in winter.

Paragraph: "Dogs need exercise. Regular walks keep dogs healthy. They also help with socialization." Which is the topic sentence?

Which sentence is a supporting detail?

Choose the main idea: Paragraph about recycling reduces waste, saves energy, and protects resources.

A topic sentence should be (best answer):

Which statement is a good main idea?

Why are main ideas important in a paragraph?

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