Strengthen reading comprehension with this main idea worksheet! Features multiple-choice questions to help students identify the main idea and supporting details.

True or False:  main idea is just one word. 

The topic is what one or two words that the WHOLE text is about. 

True or False: Key details should support your main idea. 

What is the main idea: Brandon's friends came over on Saturday. They ate cake, opened presents and played lots of games. Brandon had the best birthday party.

What is the main idea?Sarah packed her suitcase. She rode on an airplane and traveled to Florida. She spent 5 days at the beach with her friends. Sarah had the best vacation!

What is the topic?We have three horses. Horses are fragile. If they eat the wrong food, they get sick. If they hurt their hooves, they can die. If they roll over too much, they can be hurt. Horses are not the most hardy animals.

What is the main idea?We have three horses. Horses are fragile. If they eat the wrong food, they get sick. If they hurt their hooves, they can die. If they roll over too much, they can be hurt. Horses are not the most hardy animals.

What is the main idea? My cat, Boopster, is very silly. He pushes his way into the trash bag. He thinks he can bark and growl. He goes under the blanket when we make the bed. I love that he is so goofy! 

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