FAST Practice Quiz

Central Idea & Supporting Details
Grade 3 Reading
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.3.R.2.2
10 Questions
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Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions about the central idea and supporting details.
Honeybees: Nature's Helpers

Honeybees do much more than make honey. They are some of the most important insects on Earth because they help plants grow. When bees fly from flower to flower collecting nectar, they spread pollen. This pollen helps plants make seeds and fruit. Without bees, many of our favorite foods would disappear!

About one-third of the food we eat depends on bees. Apples, almonds, blueberries, and cucumbers all need bees to grow. Even the cotton used to make our clothes needs bee pollination. Farmers often bring beehives to their fields to help their crops grow better.

Sadly, honeybees are in danger. Pesticides, diseases, and loss of flowers are hurting bee populations. Many people are now planting bee-friendly gardens to help. By protecting bees, we protect ourselves and our food supply.

1
What is the TOPIC of this passage?
A
Honey
B
Honeybees
C
Gardens
D
Farmers
2
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of this passage?
A
Honeybees make delicious honey for people to eat.
B
Honeybees are important because they help plants grow and produce food.
C
Pesticides are hurting bee populations around the world.
D
Many people are planting gardens to help bees.
3
Which sentence from paragraph 1 BEST states the central idea?
A
"Honeybees do much more than make honey."
B
"They are some of the most important insects on Earth because they help plants grow."
C
"When bees fly from flower to flower collecting nectar, they spread pollen."
D
"Without bees, many of our favorite foods would disappear!"
4
Which detail BEST supports the central idea that bees are important for food?
A
Bees collect nectar from flowers.
B
About one-third of the food we eat depends on bees.
C
Pesticides are hurting bee populations.
D
People are planting bee-friendly gardens.
5
The author includes the list of foods (apples, almonds, blueberries, cucumbers) to—
A
show examples of foods that need bees to grow
B
explain how to grow a garden
C
describe what bees like to eat
D
list the healthiest foods for kids
6
Which detail from the passage does NOT support the central idea about bees being important?
A
Bees spread pollen that helps plants make seeds.
B
Cotton needs bee pollination.
C
Pesticides are one thing hurting bees.
D
Farmers bring beehives to their fields.
7
What is the central idea of paragraph 3?
A
Gardens are beautiful places.
B
Bees are in danger and need our help.
C
Flowers are important for bees.
D
Many people like to garden.
8
How does paragraph 2 support the central idea of the whole passage?
A
It explains how bees make honey.
B
It gives examples of foods and materials that need bees.
C
It describes problems bees are facing.
D
It tells how to help bees.
9
List TWO details from the passage that support the central idea. Explain how each detail supports it.
10
In your own words, what is the central idea of the passage? Use at least one detail to support your answer.
___Multiple Choice (8)
___Written Response (2)
___Total (10)
FAST Success Kit | Grade 3 | FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.3.R.2.2
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