Main Idea
What is the main idea?
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life
D. The dog is cute and sweet.
What is: C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life
What is the best way to combine the sentences?
I was ready for the football game. It started to rain.
A. I was ready for the football game, then it started to rain.
B. I was ready for the football game, but it started to rain.
C. I was ready for the football game, so it started to rain.
D. I was ready for the football game, or it started to rain.
What is: B. I was ready for the football game, but it started to rain.
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The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian
artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted
between 1503 and 1506. Today, it is thought to be the most well known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view the famous painting each year.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
c. problem and solution
d. description
What is: d. description
What change, if any should be made to the sentence?
Them finally painted the hallway a brighter color.
A. change Them to The workers
B. change painted to paints
C. change They to Someone
D. No change is needed.
What is: A. change Them to The workers
Which sentence is a simile?
a. Fighting like cats and dogs
b. Her smile is the sun
What is: a. Fighting like cats and dogs
What is the main idea?
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
A. Weekends are times to travel.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
C. The writer’s grandparents live far away.
D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
What is: B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
(1) My little brother can be so annoying! (2) He is always getting me in trouble. (3) I still love him.
A. He is a always getting me in trouble, for I still love him.
B. He is always getting me in trouble, and I still love him.
C. He is always getting me in trouble, so I still love him.
D. He is always getting me in trouble, but I still love him.
What is: D. He is always getting me in trouble, but I still love him.
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The beloved children's writer, Shel
Silverstein is well known for his three
books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. cause and effect
d. sequence
What is: d. sequence
What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?
She were the fastest student in her class.
A. change fastest to faster
B. change her to she
C. change were to was
D. No change is needed.
What is: C. change were to was
Which sentence is a metaphor?
a. The tired boy was a slow turtle getting dressed.
b. The tired boy was as slow as a turtle.
What is: a. The tired boy was a slow turtle getting dressed?
What is the main idea?
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
What is: B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
(1) My family is going on a vacation this summer! (2) We are going to the beach. (3) Then we are going to visit my cousins.
A. We are going to the beach, then we are going to visit my cousins.
B. We are going to the beach, for then we are going to visit my cousins.
C. We are going to the beach, and then we are going to visit my cousins.
D. We are going to the beach, so then we are going to visit my cousins.
What is: C. We are going to the beach, and then we are going to visit my cousins.
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Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco
because he often fell asleep in class. She
decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the problem. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas suggested that an earlier bedtime might help Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would not need to sleep during class.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. problem and solution
d. sequence
What is: c. problem and solution
What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?
The scoreboard added up its total point.
A. change scoreboard to scorebord
B. change its to it's
C. point to points
D. No added to add
What is: C. point to points
John's paintings are good, but they can't hold a candle to paintings in a museum.
What does "can't hold a candle to" mean in the sentence?
a. to do too much and overwork
b. not as good as
c. needs more light
What is: b. not as good as?
What is the main idea?
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
What is: D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
What is the best way to combine sentences 3 and 4?
(1) My mom gave me two dollars to spend at the store. (2) What should I get? (3) I could buy a candy bar. (4) I could rent a movie. (5) I only have enough money for one thing.
A. I could buy a candy bar, I could rent a movie.
B. I could a candy bar, or I could rent a movie.
C. I could buy a candy bar, so I could rent a movie.
D. I could buy and rent a movie.
What is: B. I could a candy bar, or I could rent a movie.
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For hikers who get lost in the woods, a compass can save lives. A compass is a simple tool made of a small case holding a floating needle, or pointer. The pointer has a magnet on the end that points to Earth's northern magnetic pole. Looking at the compass, lost hikers can see which direction is north. Knowing which way is north helps them figure out the other directions and find their way to safety.
Which text structure does the text use?
a. problem-solution
b. sequential
What is: a. problem-solution?
What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?
Last Christmas we drink hot chocolate and with marshmallow.
A. change Christmas to christmas
B. change drink to drank
C. change marshmallow to marshmelow
D. No change is needed.
What is: B. change drink to drank
What is the meaning of the phrase "jump the gun"?
What is: to take action too soon?
What is the main idea?
Found in southwestern Asia near Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea isn't a sea at all. It is a salty lake, and it is much saltier than the ocean. In fact, the Dead Sea is so salty that no animals or plants can live in it. When fish are carried from the Jordan River into the Dead Sea, they die immediately. Plants along the shores of the lake are scarce. Only plants that have adapted to very salty dirt can grow there. The Dead Sea certainly does live up to its name!
a. The Dead Sea is too salty to support plant or animal life.
b. The Dead Sea is really a very salty lake.
What is: a. The Dead Sea is too salty to support plant or animal life?
What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
(1) The dog sat by the table. (2) He was ready for any food that dropped to the floor. (3) It would be gobbled up within seconds
A. The dog sat by the table, so he was ready for any food that dropped to the floor.
B. The dog sat by the table, or he was ready for any food that dropped to the floor.
C. The dog sat by the table, yet he was ready for any food that dropped to the floor.
D. The dog say by the table, he was ready for any food that dropped to the floor.
What is: A. The dog sat by the table, so he was ready for any food that dropped to the floor.
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Millipedes and centipedes are not the same. Yes, they're both long worm-like bugs. They have many legs and bodies with many sections, or segments. But there are important differences between these two creatures. Centipedes have two legs per body segment. Millipedes, instead, have four legs per segment on most of their bodies. Millipedes move slowly, while centipedes run quickly. The millipedes' antennae are shorter than centipedes'. Perhaps most important to remember is that centipedes, unlike millipedes, are predators and can bite!
Which text structure does the text use?
a. compare-contrast
b. cause-effect
What is: a. compare-contrast?
What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?
Their going to the movies on Saturday.
A. change movies to movie
B. change going to goes
C. change Saturday to saturday
D. change their to they're
What is: D. change their to they're
In Greek mythology, Hercules is known for his amazing strength. What does the phrase a "Herculean effort" mean?
What is: giving all of one's effort and strength to do a task?