1) Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? a) The American Falls is 167 feet high b) The American Falls is 167 feet high c) Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America d) It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie 2) Many people look back to the 1950s as the golden age of the traditional family, but was it really? Many families were unable to survive the traumas of war and its aftermath, and the divorce rate rose from one in six in 1940 to one in four marriages in 1946. Although many families prospered in the years following World War II, many others suffered from economic hardship. In 1948, Newsweek reported that most of the 27 million school children in the United States were badly in need of medical or dental care, while more than 900 thousand children were malnourished. What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the passage? a) The families in USA went through a lot of divorces in the 1950s. b) The families in USA faced many problems in the 1950s. c) The 1950s were the golden age for families in USA. d) Traditional families are families that operate like the families in the 1950s. 3) Camp David is a secure location where the President can get away from it all. Established in 1942 by President Roosevelt, Camp David is located in Maryland, about 70 miles from Washington, D.C. in a heavily wooded area. U.S. Marines patrol the area providing optimal security. The Marines are part of the Navy. Because Camp David is so close to Washington, the president can be back at the White House very quickly in the event of a crisis. Which sentence supports the idea that Camp David is secure? a) Camp David is very close to Washington, D.C. b) It was established by President Roosevelt. c) Camp David is in a heavily wooded area. d) U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area. 4) One kind of fish that looks a lot like a snake is the eel. It is a very long, thin fish with fins running along most of the top and bottom of its body. Eels come in a variety of sizes-from about two feet long to six feet long. Identify one relevant detail from the passage that supports the central idea about the eel's characteristics? a) The eel looks somewhat like a snake. b) The eel is a dangerous fish. c) The eel is related to the snake. d) It is a very long, thin fish with fins running along most of the top and bottom of its body. 5) A very important food for a large number of people is bread. Bread is made from many different kinds of grains. Americans eat bread mostly made from wheat. Bread is important to us because it is a good source of energy.  Select the statement below that identifies the central idea of the passage. a) There are few kinds of bread. b) The best kind of bread is made from wheat. c) Bread is a good source of energy. d) Bread is made from wheat. 6) George was glad he entered the bike race. His bike was all clean. He even polished the fenders and the handlers. The tires were filled with the correct amount of air. The race was to be a five-mile ride through the park. George felt sure he would beat the other 24 riders. What is the central idea of the passage? a) George wins the race. b) George enters a race. c) George loses the race. d) George's bike was clean to perfection. 7) Select the best detail from the passage that supports the central idea farming is still an important job. Passage: One of the oldest and most important jobs in the world is that of the farmer. We all depend on the farmer for our food. Modern farming is very different than it was years ago. Today's farmer has many machines to help do the work faster and better. a) Everyone should be a farmer so we would have more food. b) Because of machines, we do not need farmers c) Farming is a hobby that is old and important. d) All of us need farmers to provide our food.

Ms. Kelly's Central Idea and Relevant Details 4th-5th Grades

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