Main Idea
Dogs need exercise to stay healthy. Taking a dog for a walk gives it a chance to move and play. Dogs can also run and play outside.
What is the main idea?
A. Dogs like to run.
B. Exercise helps dogs stay healthy.
C. Dogs should stay inside.
B. Exercise helps dogs stay healthy.
What is the main idea of “Paper Son”?
A. Immigration can give people new opportunities, but the journey can also be difficult and dangerous.
B. Children who move to America quickly forget their old lives.
C. Chinese immigrants were welcomed into America without problems.
D. Traveling to a new country is always exciting.
A. Immigration can give people new opportunities, but the journey can also be difficult and dangerous.
What is the meaning of the word “citizens” in this sentence?
The citizens of the United States have certain rights and responsibilities.
A. People who visit a country
B. People who legally belong to a country
C. People who are traveling
D. People who work for the government
B. People who legally belong to a country
What type of sentence is this?
The students are reading quietly.
A. Interrogative
B. Declarative
C. Exclamatory
B. Declarative
When a forest fire burns through an area, the damage can be severe. Trees and plants may be destroyed, and animals may lose their homes. However, fire can also play an important role in a healthy forest. Some plants need fire to release seeds, and clearing old vegetation can create space for new growth.
What is the main idea?
A. Forest fires can cause damage but can also be part of a forest's natural cycle.
B. Animals can lose their homes during forest fires.
C. Some plants need fire to release their seeds.
A. Forest fires can cause damage but can also be part of a forest's natural cycle.
Why did the narrator’s family need to use false papers?
A. They wanted to travel to different countries.
B. Chinese immigrants faced laws that made it difficult for them to enter the United States.
C. They wanted to change their names for school.
D. They were trying to find a better job.
B. Chinese immigrants faced laws that made it difficult for them to enter the United States.
What is the meaning of the word “immigration” in this sentence?
Her family came to the United States through immigration many years ago.
A. Moving to a new country to live
B. Taking a vacation
C. Visiting another state
D. Moving to a new house
A. Moving to a new country to live
What type of sentence is this?
How could you forget your lunch again?
A. Interrogative
B. Exclamatory
C. Imperative
D. Declarative
A. Interrogative
Which suffix means “related to”?
A. -ic
B. -ism
C. -ive
A. -ic
Long ago, people depended on the stars to help them travel. Sailors used groups of stars to determine their direction while crossing oceans. Travelers on land also used the night sky to help them find their way. Today, people have GPS and other technology, but the stars were once an important navigation tool.
What is the main idea?
A. Sailors traveled across oceans long ago.
B. People once used the stars to help them find their way.
C. GPS has made traveling much easier.
B. People once used the stars to help them find their way.
What does the term “paper son” refer to in the text?
A. A boy who worked with his father.
B. A child who wrote letters to his family.
C. A person who used documents claiming a family relationship that was not real.
D. A person who worked in a paper factory.
C. A person who used documents claiming a family relationship that was not real.
What is the meaning of the word “opportunity” in this sentence?
Moving to America gave his family an opportunity to build a better life.
A. A difficult problem
B. A reason to leave
C. A chance to do or achieve something
D. A rule that must be followed
C. A chance to do or achieve something
What type of sentence is this?
That was the best birthday party ever!
A. Imperative
B. Interrogative
C. Declarative
D. Exclamatory
D. Exclamatory
Which word means “related to history”?
A. historic
B. historism
C. historive
A. historic
Thomas Edison is often remembered for inventing the light bulb, but his success did not come from one attempt. He and his team tested many different materials and designs. Many experiments failed before they found a design that worked well. His work shows that successful inventions often require patience and repeated attempts.
What is the main idea?
A. Edison invented the light bulb after many attempts and showed the importance of perseverance.
B. Edison tested many different materials.
C. Inventors often work with teams.
A. Edison invented the light bulb after many attempts and showed the importance of perseverance.
Why does the author include the challenges the narrator faces in “Paper Son”?
A. To show that immigrating to America was an easy process for most people
B. To explain why the narrator wanted to leave his family behind
C. To show the risks and sacrifices people sometimes faced when trying to build a better life
D. To prove that the narrator regretted coming to America
C. To show the risks and sacrifices people sometimes faced when trying to build a better life
What is the meaning of the word “processing” in this sentence?
The immigrants waited while their paperwork was processing.
A. Being checked or handled
B. Being thrown away
C. Being copied by hand
D. Being delivered to a different country
A. Being checked or handled
What type of sentence is this?
Please close the door.
A. Exclamatory
B. Declarative
C. Interrogative
D. Imperative
D. Imperative
What is the Main Idea?
People often think that being good at something means getting it right the first time. However, many successful people have made mistakes along the way. They use their mistakes to learn, make changes, and try again. Instead of giving up when something is difficult, they keep working until they improve.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Successful people give up when things are difficult.
B. Making mistakes can help people learn and improve.
C. People become successful when they get things right the first time.
D. Difficult tasks are easier when people practice.
B. Making mistakes can help people learn and improve.
What does the narrator’s experience BEST show about the lives of Chinese immigrants during this time?
A. Chinese immigrants were willing to face difficult and uncertain situations in hopes of creating better lives.
B. Chinese immigrants mainly struggled because they did not understand American culture.
C. Chinese immigrants found that life in America was easier than life in China.
D. Chinese immigrants were able to overcome unfair laws without taking major risks.
A. Chinese immigrants were willing to face difficult and uncertain situations in hopes of creating better lives.
What is the meaning of the word “admitted” in this sentence?
After the officers checked his documents, he was admitted into the country.
A. Asked to leave
B. Allowed to enter
C. Told to wait outside
D. Asked to pay money
B. Allowed to enter
What type of sentence is this?
Did you finish your homework?
A. Declarative
B. Imperative
C. Interrogative
D. Exclamatory
C. Interrogative