Short Story
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Main Idea
Find the Main Idea
Pick the Main Idea
100
Jake has a new puppy. He gives the puppy food and water every day.
What is the main idea?
A. Jake takes care of his puppy.
B. Jake goes to school.
A. Jake takes care of his puppy.
100
Joe's mother wants him to start eating healthier cereal. She bought him Amy's cereal.
What is the main idea?
A. Joe's mother wants him to eat a healthier cereal.
B. She bought him Amy's cereal.
A. Joe's mother wants him to eat a healthier cereal.
100
Bella has two cats that are always hungry. She feeds them twice a day.
What is the main idea?
A. Bella's cats are always hungry.
B. Bella feeds them twice a week.
A. Bella's cats are always hungry.
100
Liam and his mother went to the beach. Then, they made a huge sandcastle.
What is the main idea?
A. They made a huge sandcastle.
B. Liam and his mother went to the beach
B. Liam and his mother went to the beach.
100
Nina goes to the grocery store with her dad. They get fruit, milk, bread, and chicken.
Pick the main idea
A. Nina and her dad are grocery shopping.
B. They get bread.
A. Nina and her dad are grocery shopping.
200
Mia went to the park. She played on the swings and slide.
What is the main idea?
A. Mia ate dinner.
B. Mia played at the park.
B. Mia played at the park.
200
She started preparing to make cookies. The girl forgot that she was missing eggs.
What is the main idea?
A. She forgot to use eggs.
B. The girl started making cookies.
B. The girl started making cookies.
200
Ryan went outside after it snowed. He made a snowman and threw snowballs.
What is the main idea?
A. Ryan is swimming.
B. Ryan is playing in the snow.
B. Ryan is playing in the snow.
200
Maya gets a bowl and pours cereal into it. She adds milk and starts eating.
What is the main idea?
A. Maya is making breakfast.
B. Maya is making dinner.
A. Maya is making breakfast.
200
Carlos gets on the school bus every morning. The bus takes him and other children to school.
Pick the main idea.
A. Other children are on the bus.
B. Carlos rides the bus to school.
B. Carlos rides the bus to school.
300
Ben picked up his toys. He put his clothes away and made his bed.
What is the main idea?
A. Ben cleaned his room.
B. Ben played outside.
A. Ben cleaned his room.
300
The boy wants to do better in math. He started studying after he failed his math test.
What is the main idea?
A. The boy passed his test.
B. The boy wants to do better in math.
B. The boy wants to do better in math.
300
Lucy went to the library. She looked at books and picked two to take home.
What is the main idea?
A. Lucy is going to the library.
B. Lucy is buying clothes.
A. Lucy is going to the library.
300
Noah puts on his swimsuit and grabs a towel. He jumps into the pool and swims.
What is the main idea?
A. Noah is going swimming.
B. Noah is getting ready for school.
A. Noah is going swimming.
300
Ava goes to the dentist for a checkup. The dentist looks at her teeth and cleans them.
Pick the main idea
A. The dentist cleans her teeth.
B. Ava visits the dentist.
B. Ava visits the dentist.
400
Lily got bread, cheese, and turkey. She put them together and ate her lunch.
What is the main idea?
A. Lily made lunch.
B. Lily went shopping.
A.Lily made lunch.
400
The family went on a camping trip. They made marshmallows outside.
What is the main idea?
A. The family is having dinner at home.
B.The family went on a camping trip.
B. The family went on a camping trip.
400
Kevin woke up, got dressed, ate breakfast, brushed his teeth, and grabbed his backpack.
What is the main idea?
A. Kevin is getting ready for bed.
B. Kevin is getting ready for school.
B. Kevin is getting ready for school.
400
The students pick up papers from the floor and put the books away. They push in their chairs and clean their desks.
What is the main idea?
A.The students are destroying the classroom.
B. The students are cleaning the classroom.
B. The students are cleaning the classroom.
400
Ethan's family goes to a birthday party. They eat cake, play games, and sing “Happy Birthday.”
Pick the main idea
A. Ethan's family enjoys a birthday party.
B. They eat cake.
A. Ethan's family enjoys a birthday party.
500
The class planted seeds in cups. They watered them every day. Soon, little green plants began to grow.
What is the main idea?
A. The class is growing plants.
B. The class is cleaning.
A. The class is growing plants.
500
Students are outside wearing gloves. One student is picking up trash, another is putting bottles into a recycling bin, and another is holding a trash bag.
What is the main idea?
A. The students are helping by cleaning outside.
B. The students are looking for a lost video game.
A. The students are helping by cleaning outside.
500
The classroom was messy. The students picked up papers, organized the books, and wiped the tables.
What is the main idea?
A. The students are cleaning the classroom.
B. The students are eating lunch.
A. The students are cleaning the classroom.
500
Jordan practices kicking and passing the soccer ball every afternoon. He listens to his coach and works hard to improve.
What is the main idea?
A. Jordan is practicing to get better at soccer.
B. Jordan is learning how to draw.
A. Jordan is practicing to get better at soccer.
500
The class takes a trip to the zoo. They see lions, giraffes, monkeys, and many other animals.
Pick the main idea
A. The class sees lions.
B. The class visits the zoo and sees animals.
B. The class visits the zoo and sees animals.