Controlling Idea & Supporting Evidence
The controlling idea of a passage is like:
A) The author’s main point
B) A random detail in the story
A) The author’s main point
If a character closes their eyes and sighs after a long day, what can you infer about how they are feeling?
They are probably tired or stressed.
Which word choice shows a positive tone?
A) “The student bragged about his grade.”
B) “The student proudly shared his grade.”
B) “The student proudly shared his grade.”
What is the best definition of a characteristic?
A) A trait or quality that shows what a person or character is like.
B) A summary of the events that happen in a story.
A) A trait or quality that shows what a person or character is like.
What is the key idea of a text?
A) The main point the author wants you to understand.
B) A small detail that is not important.
A) The main point the author wants you to understand.
What does the Greek root "phil" stand for.
It stands for "love for."
What is the best definition of a metaphor?
A) A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
B) A comparison between two unlike things where one is said to be the other.
B) A comparison between two unlike things where one is said to be the other.
A text’s controlling idea is that eating breakfast helps students do better in school. Which sentence is stronger supporting evidence?
A) “Students enjoy pancakes on the weekends.”
B) “Studies show students who eat breakfast score higher on tests.”
B) “Studies show students who eat breakfast score higher on tests.”
The text says, “She slammed the door and stomped down the hall.” What can you predict might happen next?
The character might be upset and could have an argument or storm out.
The author describes a setting as “gloomy and silent.” What tone does this word choice create?
A) Cheerful
B) Sad or eerie
B) Sad or eerie
How does the mother’s patience influence the events?
A) She gives up quickly when challenges appear.
B) She encourages others to stay calm and solve problems.
B) She encourages others to stay calm and solve problems.
A passage explains how thunderstorms form and why lightning happens. What is the key idea?
A) Storms can sometimes scare people.
B) Thunderstorms have specific causes and effects.
B) Thunderstorms have specific causes and effects.
What does the Latin root "lingua" stand for.
It stands for "tongue" or "language."
In a poem, the author describes a storm as a "wild animal pacing the shore." What does this metaphor suggest?
A) The storm is dangerous and unpredictable.
B) The storm is calm and peaceful.
A) The storm is dangerous and unpredictable.
An article argues that practicing every day improves athletes’ performance. Which detail best supports the controlling idea?
A) “One player skipped practice but still played in the game.”
B) “A basketball team that practiced daily won the championship.”
B) “A basketball team that practiced daily won the championship.”
If a story mentions that the sky is turning dark and the wind is picking up, what is the author inferring about the weather?
A thunderstorm is about to roll in.
Which sentence has a formal tone?
A) “The experiment showed that plants need water to grow.”
B) “The plants were super thirsty, so they grew slower.”
A) “The experiment showed that plants need water to grow.”
How does the friend’s jealousy shape the conflict?
A) It creates tension and arguments in the friendship.
B) It makes the friends work better together.
A) It creates tension and arguments in the friendship.
A story shows a team working together to win a soccer game. What is the key idea?
A) Teamwork can lead to success.
B) Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.
A) Teamwork can lead to success.
What does the word hydrophile stand for?
A) In love with water
B) Good at swimming
A) In love with water
In a short story, the city is called "a machine that never sleeps." What does this metaphor highlight?
A) The city is busy, nonstop, and full of energy.
B) The city is small, quiet, and inactive.
A) The city is busy, nonstop, and full of energy.
If the controlling idea of a text is that reading often improves vocabulary, which piece of evidence is stronger?
A) “Readers are exposed to new words while reading different books.”
B) “Libraries are open to the public most days of the week.”
A) “Readers are exposed to new words while reading different books.”
A character hides a letter under their pillow instead of giving it to their friend. What can you predict about their feelings or intentions?
They might be nervous, secretive, or unsure about sharing the letter.
An author writes: “She skipped through the park, humming a tune.” What is the best description of the tone?
A) Joyful
B) Angry
A) Joyful
How does the leader’s confidence guide the group?
A) The group follows their direction and completes the task.
B) The group ignores them and does nothing.
A) The group follows their direction and completes the task.
A text explains that honeybees are important because they pollinate crops. What is the key idea?
A) Bees can sting if they feel threatened.
B) Honeybees play a key role in helping plants and crops grow.
B) Honeybees play a key role in helping plants and crops grow.
What does the word Multilingual stand for?
A) Translated into several languages
B) Simplified for easy understanding
A) Translated into several languages
A writer describes hope as "a candle in the dark." What is the best analysis of this metaphor?
A) Hope provides light and guidance even in difficult times.
B) Hope is weak and doesn’t matter in hard situations.
A) Hope provides light and guidance even in difficult times.
A passage explains that volunteering helps people feel more connected to their community. Which supporting detail best matches the controlling idea?
A) “Volunteers often meet new people and build friendships.”
B) “Some people prefer to stay home on the weekends.”
A) “Volunteers often meet new people and build friendships.”
The author describes a character trembling, biting their nails, and pacing before a big announcement. What can you infer about the character’s emotional state, and what might happen next?
The character is probably anxious or nervous, and something important or stressful is about to happen.
Which word choice changes the tone to sound more negative?
A) “The coach encouraged the team after the loss.”
B) “The coach scolded the team after the loss.”
B) “The coach scolded the team after the loss.”
How does the villain’s greed drive the story forward?
A) It motivates them to take risks that create conflict.
B) It makes them decide to give away what they have.
A) It motivates them to take risks that create conflict.
A biography describes how an inventor failed many times before finally succeeding. What is the key idea?
A) Failure can be an important step toward success.
B) Inventions are usually made by only one person.
A) Failure can be an important step toward success.
What does the word Germanophiles stand for?
A) Can speak German things
B) Love German culture
B) Love German culture
A character says, "Time is a thief." Which is the best interpretation of this metaphor?
A) Time takes away moments and experiences just like a thief steals.
B) Time is sneaky and literally steals objects.
A) Time takes away moments and experiences just like a thief steals.