Main Idea and Evidence
What is one reason fear can be helpful?
It can help keep people safe.
What happens when the body senses danger?
A. It relaxes
B. It reacts quickly
C. It ignores the danger
D. It slows down
B. It reacts quickly
What does the prefix un- usually mean?
A. Again
B. Not
C. Before
D. Too much
B. Not
Why would an author write about fear?
A. To entertain
B. To confuse readers
C. To inform readers
D. To scare readers
C. To inform readers
Which text structure explains what something is like by giving details?
A. Cause and effect
B. Sequence
C. Description
D. Problem and solution
C. Description
Which detail best supports a main idea?
A. A personal opinion
B. A feeling
C. A fact or example
D. A question
C. A fact or example
Why does the body react before thinking?
A. To confuse the brain
B. To avoid emotions
C. To protect the person
D. To create fear
C. To protect the person
In the word fearless, what does the suffix -less mean?
A. Full of
B. Without
C. Before
D. Able to
B. Without
Why would an author include tips to calm fear?
A. To add jokes
B. To help readers
C. To tell a story
D. To share opinions
B. To help readers
A paragraph explains that loud noises cause the heart to beat faster.
Which text structure is being used?
A. Sequence
B. Description
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
Which sentence best supports the idea that fear protects people?
A. Fear is a strong emotion
B. Fear happens to everyone
C. Fear can stop people from doing dangerous things
D. Fear feels different for each person
C. Fear can stop people from doing dangerous things
A. Fear causes people to feel nervous
B. Fear makes people think carefully
C. Fear prepares the body to act quickly
D. Fear happens in stressful situations
C. Fear prepares the body to act quickly
The word reaction contains the prefix re-.
What does re- most nearly mean in this word?
A. Not
B. Before
C. Again or back
D. Too much
C. Again or back
Why does the author include explanations of how fear works?
A. To persuade readers to change their behavior
B. To entertain readers
C. To help readers understand fear scientifically
D. To prove fear is dangerous
C. To help readers understand fear scientifically
A paragraph explains that fear causes sweating, fast heartbeat, and tense muscles.
Which text structure is MOST clearly used?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
Why is a fact more effective than an opinion when supporting a main idea?
A. Facts are easier to remember
B. Facts provide proof that can be verified
C. Opinions show how people feel
D. Opinions are more interesting to read
B. Facts provide proof that can be verified
Why does the body react to fear before a person fully understands the danger?
A. The brain ignores danger
B. The body wants to create fear
C. Quick reactions can help keep people safe
D. Fear lasts longer than thought
C. Quick reactions can help keep people safe
Which word could replace unsafe in a sentence?
A. Safe
B. Dangerous
C. Quiet
D. Simple
B. Dangerous
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the author’s purpose is to explain?
A. The author includes opinions about fear
B. The author gives step-by-step instructions
C. The author provides facts and explanations
D. The author tells personal stories
C. The author provides facts and explanations
Which signal word would BEST help a reader identify a problem and solution structure?
A. Because
B. First
C. As a result
D. One way to solve this
D. One way to solve this
Which pair BEST shows a main idea and a supporting detail?
A.
• Main Idea: Fear is scary
• Detail: Fear feels uncomfortable
B.
• Main Idea: Fear affects people
• Detail: Fear is an emotion
C.
• Main Idea: Fear can protect people
• Detail: Fear can stop people from taking unsafe risks
D.
• Main Idea: Fear is natural
• Detail: Everyone feels fear differently
C.
• Main Idea: Fear can protect people
• Detail: Fear can stop people from taking unsafe risks
Which explanation BEST connects fear to survival?
A. Fear makes people uncomfortable
B. Fear causes physical reactions
C. Fear prepares the body to escape or protect itself
D. Fear is different for everyone
C. Fear prepares the body to escape or protect itself
In the word uncontrollable, which word part helps you understand the meaning?
A. The suffix -able, meaning able to be
B. The prefix un-, meaning not
C. The root control, meaning to manage
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the author’s MAIN purpose for writing about fears and phobias?
A. To scare readers
B. To entertain with stories
C. To explain fear and ways to manage it
D. To persuade readers to face fears
C. To explain fear and ways to manage it
A paragraph explains what fear is, gives examples, and describes how it feels.
Which text structure BEST fits the paragraph?
A. Sequence
B. Cause and effect
C. Description
D. Problem and solution
C. Description