Supporting Details Word Problems

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Supporting Details Word Problems

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Grade: Adult Education

Subject: English Language Arts

Topic: Supporting Details

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Questions: 5

Instructions:
Read each short passage carefully. Then answer the question by identifying the supporting detail that best proves the main idea or helps solve the problem. Write your answer in a complete sentence.

Skills Practiced:

Supporting Details
English Language Arts
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

Maria says she is prepared for her first day of class. She packed her notebook, pens, and calculator the night before. What detail supports the idea that Maria is prepared?

2Question

James wants to stay healthy. He walks for 20 minutes every morning and drinks water instead of soda. What detail best supports the idea that James is trying to stay healthy?

3Question

A store had 12 apples. It sold 5 apples in the morning and 3 apples in the afternoon. How many apples were sold altogether, and what detail helps you find the answer?

4Question

Lena wants to save money. She brings lunch from home, rides the bus instead of taking a taxi, and puts two dollars into a jar each day. Which detail best supports the idea that Lena is saving money?

5Question

A class is planning a trip. They need 24 pencils, and each student brings 3 pencils. If 6 students bring pencils, do they have enough? Use the supporting detail to explain your answer.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	Maria packed her notebook, pens, and calculator the night before.
2	James walks for 20 minutes every morning and drinks water instead of soda.
3	8 apples were sold altogether, and the details are that 5 apples were sold in the morning and 3 apples were sold in the afternoon.
4	Lena brings lunch from home, rides the bus instead of taking a taxi, and puts two dollars into a jar each day.
5	Yes, they have enough because 6 students bringing 3 pencils each gives 18 pencils, which is less than 24.