MAIN IDEA
Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The barn was dirty.
B. Spots was grey and white.
C. The barn was a good place for Spots to live.
D. Spots often slept outside when it rained
What is C. The barn was a good place for Spots to live.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.
What is a candy store
What is the definition of theme?
What is a message of central idea
Where does the comma go?
They played checkers until it was time to go home.
What is
They played checkers until it was time to go home.
For a long time he lived in the toy cupboard or on the nursery floor. No one thought very much about him. He was naturally shy. Being only made of velveteen, some of the more expensive toys quite snubbed him. The mechanical toys were very superior and looked down upon everyone else. They were full of modern ideas, and they pretended they were real. The model boat, who had lived through two seasons and lost most of his paint, caught the tone from them. He never missed an opportunity of referring to his rigging in technical terms. The Rabbit could not claim to be a model of anything, for he didn’t know that real rabbits existed. He thought they were all stuffed with sawdust like himself. He understood that sawdust was quite out-of-date and should never be mentioned in modern circles.
DOUBLE POINTS
What does naturally mean?
What does velveteen mean?
James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.
What is the main idea?
A. James and Anna were hungry.
B. James and Anna did many things at the carnival.
C. The merry-go-round was broken.
D. The carnival was on Saturday.
What is B. James and Anna did many things at the carnival.
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way.The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
What is a swimming pool
What is the definition of inference?
What is a conclusion reached based on evidence from the story
Where does the comma go?
Even though Lee prefers blue Charlotte picked yellow.
What is
Even though Lee prefers blue, Charlotte picked yellow.
For a long time he lived in the toy cupboard or on the nursery floor. No one thought very much about him. He was naturally shy. Being only made of velveteen, some of the more expensive toys quite snubbed him. The mechanical toys were very superior and looked down upon everyone else. They were full of modern ideas, and they pretended they were real. The model boat, who had lived through two seasons and lost most of his paint, caught the tone from them. He never missed an opportunity of referring to his rigging in technical terms. The Rabbit could not claim to be a model of anything, for he didn’t know that real rabbits existed. He thought they were all stuffed with sawdust like himself. He understood that sawdust was quite out-of-date and should never be mentioned in modern circles.
DOUBLE POINTS
What does expensive mean?
What does snubbed mean?
What is cost a lot of money and injured
There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn are very large. Others, like Mercury and Mars are smaller. Jupiter has moons that are larger than Mercury. The planets also have different atmospheres. Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn have atmospheres of hydrogen and helium. The atmosphere on Venus is made up of carbon dioxide. Earth has a nitrogen and oxygen atmosphere. Neptune’s atmosphere is mostly hydrogen. The planets also have different temperatures. Uranus is the coldest and Venus is the hottest.
What is the main idea?
What is the planets are different.
I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle.Mother put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier.
What is a grocery store
What is the definition of conflict?
What is a struggle between characters
Where does the comma go?
Since there was no school that day the children played in the snow.
What is
Since there was no school that day, the children played in the snow.
For a long time he lived in the toy cupboard or on the nursery floor. No one thought very much about him. He was naturally shy. Being only made of velveteen, some of the more expensive toys quite snubbed him. The mechanical toys were very superior and looked down upon everyone else. They were full of modern ideas, and they pretended they were real. The model boat, who had lived through two seasons and lost most of his paint, caught the tone from them. He never missed an opportunity of referring to his rigging in technical terms. The Rabbit could not claim to be a model of anything, for he didn’t know that real rabbits existed. He thought they were all stuffed with sawdust like himself. He understood that sawdust was quite out-of-date and should never be mentioned in modern circles.
DOUBLE POINTS
What does superior mean?
What does seasons mean?
What is stuck up and time of the year
Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members. The group works together to survive. All members of the group care for the baby meerkats. They take turns babysitting and will protect the young ones from danger. Members of the group also take turns watching out for threats from other animals while the group fi nds food. If any dangerous animal comes towards the group, the meerkat will bark awarning.
What is the main idea?
What is Meerkats live in groups to help each other.
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!
What is a car wash
What is the definition of main idea?
What is what the story is mainly about
Where does the comma go?
Mike ate his vegetables before he ate his dessert.
What is
Mike ate his vegetables before he ate his dessert.
For a long time he lived in the toy cupboard or on the nursery floor. No one thought very much about him. He was naturally shy. Being only made of velveteen, some of the more expensive toys quite snubbed him. The mechanical toys were very superior and looked down upon everyone else. They were full of modern ideas, and they pretended they were real. The model boat, who had lived through two seasons and lost most of his paint, caught the tone from them. He never missed an opportunity of referring to his rigging in technical terms. The Rabbit could not claim to be a model of anything, for he didn’t know that real rabbits existed. He thought they were all stuffed with sawdust like himself. He understood that sawdust was quite out-of-date and should never be mentioned in modern circles.
DOUBLE POINTS
What does opportunity mean?
What does referring mean?
What is chance and talking about
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fi sh, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.
What is the main idea?
What is dolphin are mammals.
It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken, and a group was playing softball on the diamond. Casey and I decided use the monkey bars until the teacher called us.
What is a playground
DOUBLE POINTS
What is the definition of Authors purpose?
What are the different reasons why the author writes?
What is the author purpose of writing
What is to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain
Where does the comma go?
While the class took a test the teacher graded papers.
What is
While the class took a test, the teacher graded papers.
For a long time he lived in the toy cupboard or on the nursery floor. No one thought very much about him. He was naturally shy. Being only made of velveteen, some of the more expensive toys quite snubbed him. The mechanical toys were very superior and looked down upon everyone else. They were full of modern ideas, and they pretended they were real. The model boat, who had lived through two seasons and lost most of his paint, caught the tone from them. He never missed an opportunity of referring to his rigging in technical terms. The Rabbit could not claim to be a model of anything, for he didn’t know that real rabbits existed. He thought they were all stuffed with sawdust like himself. He understood that sawdust was quite out-of-date and should never be mentioned in modern circles.
DOUBLE POINTS
What does sawdust mean?
What does out-of-date mean?
What is soft wood chips and old fashion