Na m e : ___ _
Directions:Date:Read each sentence. Identify it as the main idea or as a detail. Write MI or D._____ 1. On most days, you can easily see the star nearest
Earth because it is our sun.
_____ 2. It does not look like other stars because it is so close
relative to the other stars.
_____ 3. Still, it is quite a distance away—about 93 million
miles from Earth!(A)
_____ 1. Some slugs have a small, flat shell under the
skin, but most have no shell at all.
_____ 2. Like other snails, slugs have slimy skin that
allows them to move about and protects their
delicate bodies.
_____ 3. A slug is a kind of snail.(D)
_____ 1. Sometimes a writer does not use his or her real
name as an author.
_____ 2. One of the most famous pen names is Dr. Seuss,
whose real name was Theodor Geisel.
_____ 3. When an author uses a made-up name for
writing, it is called a pen name.(B)
_____ 1. They are highly nutritious and their sweet
taste make them an excellent snack.
_____ 2. Raisins are dried grapes.
_____ 3. Though once considered a delicacy, raisins
are readily available for snacking and cooking.(C)