Main Idea
What is main idea?
a. The conclusion of the story
b. A small detail about the topic
c. The most important point in a passage
d. A sentence with a fact
c. The most important point in a passage
What is a paragraph?
a. One very long sentence
b. A group of sentences focused on one idea
c. A list of words
d. A conversation
b. A group of sentences focused on one idea
What is setting?
a. The theme
b. Time and place of the story
c. The conflict
d. The characters' actions
b. Time and place of the story
Jay argued with his brother about what movie to watch.
What type of conflict is this?
a. Character vs. Character
b. Character vs. Self
c. Character vs. Society
d. Character vs. Nature
a. Character vs. Character
What are character traits?
a. The story setting
b. The personality of a character
c. The plot twist
d. The end of the story
b. The personality of a character
Tom wakes up early every day to walk his dog before school. He enjoys the cool air and seeing the sun rise. Walking his dog is a special routine he loves.
What is the main idea?
a. Tom has a dog
b. Tom enjoys walking his dog each morning
c. Dogs need exercise
d. The sunrise is pretty
b. Tom enjoys walking his dog each morning
What sentence introduces the main idea?
a. Supporting Detail 1
b. Conclusion sentence
c. Topic sentence
d. Supporting Detail 2
c. Topic sentence
What is the protagonist?
a. The villain
b. The main character
c. The narrator
d. The friend
b. The main character
Lena is scared of heights but wants to climb the rock wall.
What conflict is this?
a. Character vs. Character
b. Character vs. Self
c. Character vs. Nature
d. Character vs. Society
b. Character vs. Self
Maria always helps her classmates with their work.
What is a character trait to describe her?
a. Funny
b. Kind
c. Mean
d. Bored
b. Kind
Reading every day can help improve your vocabulary and imagination. People who read often tend to do better in school. Reading also helps reduce stress.
What is the main idea?
a. Reading has many benefits
b. School is stressful
c. Books are long
d. Some people hate reading
a. Reading has many benefits
What comes after the topic sentence?
a. Supporting details
b. Conclusion Sentence
c. Dialogue
d. Table of contents
a. Supporting details
What is the theme of a story?
a. The message or lesson
b. The setting
c. The main character
d. The plot twist
a. The message or lesson
A bear chased after Eli when he was hiking in the woods.
What type of conflict?
a. Character vs. Self
b. Character vs. Nature
c. Character vs. Character
d. Character vs. Society
b. Character vs. Nature
Jamal keeps trying to finish the puzzle even when it’s hard.
What trait fits Jamal?
a. Lazy
b. Determined
c. Silly
d. Nervous
Determined
What is another word for “main idea”?
a. Central idea
b. Summary sentence
c. Concluding thought
d. Introduction
a. Central idea
What does a conclusion sentence do?
a. Start a new paragraph
b. Wrap up the paragraph
c. Show a conflict
d. Add a new idea
b. Wrap up the paragraph
What is the plot?
a. The people in the story
b. The events in the story
c. The setting
d. The title
b. The events in the story
The town passed a rule that no kids could skateboard in the park. Josh and his friends protested the new rule.
What type of conflict?
a. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Character
c. Character vs. Society
d. Character vs. Self
c. Character vs. Society
What is a static character?
a. A character that changes
b. A character that stays the same
c. A character that disappears
d. A character that tells the story
b. A character that stays the same
Dogs are loyal and friendly pets. They can help with work, provide protection, and offer love and companionship to their owners.
What is the main idea?
a. Dogs bark a lot
b. Dogs should work
c. Dogs make great pets for many reasons
d. People like animals
c. Dogs make great pets for many reasons
What is the correct paragraph order?
a. Conclusion, supporting details, topic sentence
b. Supporting details, topic sentence, conclusion
c. Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion
d. Title, ending, beginning
c. Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion
What is the antagonist?
a. The main character
b. The narrator
c. The villain in the story
d. A background character
c. The villain in the story
Which of the following is internal conflict?
a. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Self
c. Character vs. Society
d. Character vs. Character
b. Character vs. Self
What is a dynamic character?
a. A character who changes over time
b. A flat character
c. A sidekick
d. A character that repeats the same mistake
a. A character who changes over time