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Reading Comprehension: Identification of Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A student reads the following passage about Caribbean agriculture: 'Cassava is one of the most important root crops grown in Guyana and other Caribbean territories. It requires little water and can thrive in poor soil conditions. Farmers value cassava because it can be stored in the ground until needed. Additionally, both the leaves and roots are edible, making it a versatile food source.' Which of the following is a supporting detail in this passage?

  1. Root crops are grown in the Caribbean
  2. Caribbean farmers grow many crops
  3. Cassava is an important Caribbean crop
  4. Cassava can be stored in the ground until needed
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✓ Answer: D — Cassava can be stored in the ground until needed
Award 1 mark for correctly identifying a specific supporting detail. C is incorrect — this represents the main idea of the passage. A is incorrect — this is a general inference, not a stated supporting detail. B is incorrect — this information is not stated in the passage.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

The main idea of a paragraph is:

  1. the first word
  2. any small detail
  3. the punctuation
  4. the most important point it makes
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✓ Answer: D — the most important point it makes
The main idea is the central, most important point of the paragraph.
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