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Main Idea
100
Ben's mom gave him a gift that was wrapped in colorful paper. He was very confused because it was not his birthday for another month. He was excited when he unwrapped it. He said, "Thanks Mom. Now I have something to read." What did he get? a) A teady bear b) a book c) a toy car
b) a book
100
Shelby and Rose walked out of school. They began to run, hoping it stay dry. They ran all the way home. The girls still got wet. Why were the girls wet? a) they went swimming b) they had a water fight c) it rained on them
c) it rained on them
100
The eyes of a MUDSKIPPER can get sunburned it swims close to the surface. A mudskipper is probably a) boat b) fish c) person
b) fish
100
You drop an egg carton. What will happen? a) you break the eggs b) you cook the eggs c) you kick the eggs
a) you break the eggs
100
Facts About Terriers. There are 24 breeds of terriers. Terriers were originally bred to drive moles out of the holes in the ground. Most terriers have coarse coats and bushy beards. They are helpful to people by being good watchdogs and by keeping household pets out. What is the main idea? a) terriers are helpful dogs b) terriers have big beards c) facts about terriers
c) facts about terriers
200
Brad's stepdad saw him fall. He ran to help Brad up. "Thanks Tim," Brad said. "I won't climb that again." What was Brad doing? a) driving a car b) climbing a tree c) kicking a ball
b) climbing a tree
200
Anna went on a trip. Soon she was flying over the streets and tress. Everything looked so tiny. Anna looked out the window and said, "I think I can see my new house!" Where is Anna? a) in a train b) in a plane c) in a car
b) in a plane
200
American Indians painted their faces with bright colors before going into battle. The war paint gave them a scary APPEARANCE. Appearance probably means a) costume b) tribe c) look
c) look
200
You let go of a helium-filled balloon. What will happen? a) it will pop b) it will blow away c) you give it to a friend
b) it will blow away
200
Dolphin Talk. The communication system of dolphins is very interesting. They communicate with each other by making clicks and whistles. Scientists believe that dolphins make different sounds when they are in trouble or when they have found food. Scientists hope to learn more about what all the different sounds mean. What is the main idea? a) How dolphins communicate b) Dolphins make different sounds c) Dolphins make clicks and whistles
A) How dolphins communicate
300
"I like me knew pet," said Yoshie. It is small not, but it'll be bigger soon and it will fly all around the house. What pet did Yoshie get? a) a bird b) a cat c) a dog
a) a dog
300
Sarah saw an animal standing in a field. The animal was black and what was chewing on grass. What did Sarah see? a) a pig b) a chicken c) a cow
c) a cow
300
In an egg race, each person carries an egg in a spoon for a DISTANCE of 15 feet. he then returns and gives the spoon to the next player. Distance probably means a) how far b) the kind of spoon c) how fast
a) how far
300
You leave an ice cream carton on the kitchen counter for half an hour. What will happen. a) it will be frozen b) it will stink c) it will be melted
c) it will be melted
300
Farm Animal Food. Hay is a horse and cattle feed made from the dried stems of plants such as grass or oats. After the main part of the plant is removed, the farms cut the stems and then blades the hay into big round square bundles. The bundles of hay are used to fee the farm animals. What is the main idea? a) Horse and cattle need to eat b) horse and cattle eat hay c) how hay is made
c) how hay is made
400
Ashley wanted to paint the tree house red, but Jeff wanted to paint it green. They finally painted the tree house the color that Ashley wanted. What color was the tree house? a) purple b) green c) red
c) red
400
Rachel and Melanie has a garage sale to sell some old toys. They were hoping the money they made would be enough to replace the windows. They wished they had not played softball so close to the house. Why do the girls need money? a) to replace the window b) to buy more toys c) to get candy at the store
a) to replace the window
400
House mice are not only small, but TIMID. They won't come out in the open if a person is in the room. Timid probably means a) brave b) shy c) ugly
b) shy
400
You take a casserole out of the oven without using pot holders. What will happen? a) you will eat it b) you will burn your hands c) you will leave it in the oven
b) you will burn your hands
400
There are many different clubs at Alton Middle School. There is a dance team. There is an anime club. AMS also has a GEMS club. There is something for everyone. What is the main idea? a) AMS has a GEMS club b) there are many activities at AMS c) I like AMS
B) there are many activities at AMS
500
Alex was on his way to school when he dropped a quarter in the grass. Alex looked and looked for the quarter, but he could not find it. At last, Alex gave up and went to school so he would not be late. What happened to the quarter? a) he lost it b) he found it c) it rolled away
a) he lost it
500
The storm moved over the cornfields. Sounds of thunder and flashed of lightning came from the dark clouds. Heavy rain poured down while strong winds blew the tall corn. What color do you think the clouds are in the sky? a) blue b) black c) white
b) black
500
The person who works at a lighthouse lives there. He lives in the BASE of the tower and walks up the stairs to check the light. Base probably means a) the bottom b) the top c) outside
a) the bottom
500
You get a nail stuck in your bicycle tier. What will happen next? a) get a flat tier b) ride your bike c) throw the bike away
a) get a flat tier
500
Jenny is a fun girl. She hangs out with her friends all the time. She likes to go to the park at play tag. Sally and her friends also like to play soccer at the track. They look forward to time together. What is the main idea? a) Sally has fun with friends b) Sally talks to a lot of people b) Sally is good at soccer.
a) Sally has fun with friends
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