Main Idea and Supporting DetailsQuiz

1.

What is the BEST description of the main idea of a passage?

2.

Which signal words suggest a cause-and-effect text structure?

3.

A good summary should include:

4.

In a paragraph, where is the topic sentence most commonly found?

5.

Describe the difference between a key detail and a minor detail. Give an example of each.

6.

Why is it important to put a summary in your own words rather than copying from the text?