Central Idea
What is the central idea of a text?
A. The most interesting detail
B. The main point the author wants readers to understand
C. The first sentence
D. The title of the text
The main point the author wants readers to understand
What is a key detail?
A. A detail that supports the main idea
B. A random fact
C. The author's name
D. A question at the end of a text
A. A detail that supports the main idea
What is text structure?
A. How an author organizes information
B. The size of the font
C. The number of paragraphs
D. The author's opinion
A. How an author organizes information
What is the purpose of a heading?
A. To tell the reader the author's name
B. To identify what a section is about
C. To provide the answer to a question
D. To summarize the entire book
B. To identify what a section is about
A text has a heading called “How Tornadoes Form.” The section explains the steps that lead to a tornado. What does the heading help the reader understand?
A. What the section will be about
B. Who wrote the text
C. When the tornado happened
D. How many tornadoes occur each year
A. What the section will be about
Which question helps you identify the central idea?
A. Who is the author?
B. How many pages are in the text?
C. What is the text mostly about?
D. What words are bolded?
What is the text mostly about?
The central idea is: “Sleep is important for students.” Which detail BEST supports this idea?
A. Some students like to read before bed.
B. Getting enough sleep can help students focus in school.
C. Bedrooms can have different decorations.
D. Some students have blue blankets.
B. Getting enough sleep can help students focus in school.
A text explains what happened first, next, and finally. Which text structure is being used?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
D. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
A photograph in a nonfiction text shows what a volcano looks like. How does the photograph help the reader?
A. It gives the reader a visual example.
B. It tells the reader when the book was published.
C. It explains the author's opinion.
D. It gives the definition of a word.
A. It gives the reader a visual example.
A passage explains that plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow. Which sentence is MOST likely a key detail?
A. Plants come in many shapes and sizes.
B. Sunlight provides plants with energy they need to grow.
C. Some people keep plants in their homes.
D. Plants can be green or colorful.
B. Sunlight provides plants with energy they need to grow.
A text explains how bees help plants grow by spreading pollen. What is the most likely central idea?
A. Bees can fly very far.
B. Bees are important because they help plants reproduce.
C. Some people are afraid of bees.
D. Bees live in large groups.
B. Bees are important because they help plants reproduce.
A text explains that hurricanes can cause flooding, strong winds, and power outages. Which is a key detail?
A. Hurricanes have names.
B. Hurricanes can cause dangerous flooding.
C. Some people watch hurricanes on television.
D. Hurricanes happen in different months.
B. Hurricanes can cause dangerous flooding.
A passage explains that heavy rain caused a river to overflow. Which text structure is MOST likely being used?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
D. Description
A. Cause and effect
What is the purpose of a caption?
A. To organize chapters
B. To explain or provide information about a picture
C. To list all the sources
D. To introduce the author
B. To explain or provide information about a picture
A text explains that the invention of the bicycle changed over time. It describes the earliest bicycles, then later designs, and finally modern bicycles. What text structure is being used?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
D. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
Which detail BEST supports the central idea that exercise is good for your health?
A. Many people exercise outside.
B. Exercise can strengthen your heart and muscles.
C. Some people exercise in the morning.
D. Running shoes come in many colors.
B. Exercise can strengthen your heart and muscles.
Why does an author include key details?
A. To make the text longer
B. To confuse the reader
C. To support and explain the central idea
D. To tell the reader the author's name
C. To support and explain the central idea
A text explains how lions and tigers are alike and different. Which text structure is being used?
A. Problem and solution
B. Cause and effect
C. Chronological order
D. Compare and contrast
D. Compare and contrast
A science text has a diagram showing the parts of a plant. How does the diagram help the reader?
A. It shows the parts and how they are arranged.
B. It gives the author's opinion about plants.
C. It tells a story about a plant.
D. It explains what the author likes about plants.
A. It shows the parts and how they are arranged.
A nonfiction article includes a map showing where different types of animals live. How does the map contribute to the meaning of the text?
A. It shows where the animals can be found.
B. It gives the author's opinion about animals.
C. It tells the reader how old the animals are.
D. It explains why animals need food.
A. It shows where the animals can be found.
A passage explains that recycling reduces waste, saves resources, and protects the environment. What is the central idea?
A. Recycling is an important way to help the environment.
B. Recycling bins come in different sizes.
C. Paper is the easiest material to recycle.
D. People recycle at home and school.
A. Recycling is an important way to help the environment.
Read this statement: “National parks protect important natural areas.” Which detail BEST supports it?
A. Many people visit national parks each year.
B. Parks protect wildlife habitats and natural landscapes.
C. Some parks have gift shops.
D. National parks can be found in many states.
B. Parks protect wildlife habitats and natural landscapes.
A passage describes a problem with plastic pollution and then explains several ways people can reduce plastic waste. Which text structure is being used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
D. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
Why might an author put a word in bold print?
A. To make the page look colorful
B. To show that the word is important
C. To show that the word is incorrect
D. To tell the reader to skip the word
B. To show that the word is important
Read the description: Saving Water
Taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, and turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can help conserve water.
What is the central idea?
A. Showers use more water than sinks.
B. People can conserve water by changing everyday habits.
C. Faucets should always be turned off.
D. Fixing leaks is difficult.
B. People can conserve water by changing everyday habits.