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Choose the topic from these words: monkey, elephant, zebra, lion, tiger.
A. Things to do
B. Zoo animals
C. Places to go
D. Animals to feed
B. Zoo animals
Choose the topic from these words: apple, banana, orange, grapes, pear
A. Food
B. Places to go
C. Fruit
D. Things in a basket
C. Fruit
Choose the topic from these words: candle, cake, presents, hats, streamers.
A. Toys
B. Things to do
C. Things to wear
D. Party supplies
D. Party supplies
Choose the topic from these words: tulips, roses, daisies, sunflowers, carnations.
A. Things to look at
B. Flowers
C. Things to cut
D. Outside fun
B. Flowers
Choose the topic from these words: soccer, football, baseball, tennis, golf.
A. Places to go
B. Things to see
C. Sports to play
D. Fun things to do
C. Sports to play
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you're stepped on. They have long trunks that can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Their ears are also quite large and are used to help keep them cool in the hot sun.
What is the topic of the story?
A. Trunks
B. Ears
C. Feet
D. Elephants
D. Elephants
Weather is a crazy part of our world. Some days the weather can be calm, beautiful, and sunny. Then other days, we have rain, storms, snow, and hail. What we do everyday usually depends on the weather outside.
What is the topic of this story?
A. Sun
B. Rain
C. Weather
D. Snow
C. Weather
Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don't know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systems, and so much more waiting to be discovered.
What is the topic of this story?
A. Space
B. Planets
C. Satellites
D. Solar systems
A. Space
Transportation has changed a lot over the past few decades. The early cars were much larger and didn't go as fast. Cars today are smaller and can go at higher speeds. Also, cars today can do things such as have TVs, telephones, and even computers installed into them.
What is the topic of the story?
A. Early cars
B. Transportation
C. Cars today
D. Telephones
B. Transportation
Many people think that spiders are a type of insect, but they are incorrect. Spiders have 8 legs while insects, by definition, have only 6. Spiders are a type of animal called arachnids. They have 8 legs and two distinct body parts, the abdomen and the thorax.
What is the topic of the story?
A. Insects
B. Legs
C. Spiders
D. Thorax
C. Spider
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
B. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
C. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
D. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
A. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
Bryce Love has two loves: football and science. In college, Bryce was a running back on the football team, and he was later drafted by the Washington Commanders. He also loves science. When he was a boy, Bryce got very sick. He had great doctors, and he soon recovered with their help. His doctors were nice and helped him with medicine. Bryce decided that he wanted to be a children's doctor. In college, he chose to be a biology major. After school, he worked in a lab. Although Bryce was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, many people in his lab didn’t know about it. Instead, he wanted to be known as a good student.
What is the main idea of this text?
A. Bryce is both a good football player and student.
B. Bryce is a great football player.
C. Bryce was sick as a child and wants to be a doctor.
A. Bryce is both a good football player and student.
I always have trouble flying a kite. For a kite to fly, the weather needs to be good and windy. If there is no wind, the kite will never fly. You need to find a spacious place to fly your kit. It is dangerous to fly your kite near roads, power lines, or an airport.
What is the main idea?
A. Flying kites is hard.
B. Kites can break easily.
C. It is dangerous to fly a kite.
A. Flying kites is hard.
Inside the volcano, there are hot liquid rocks called magma. It becomes lava when it comes out of the volcano. The lava that flows out of some volcanoes can reach up to 1100 degrees. It's hot enough to burn you and in some cases, it can kill you. Other than lava, gases coming out of the volcano are poisonous to us.
What is the main idea?
A. Volcanoes are really dangerous.
B. Lava is hot.
C. Gases emitted from volcanoes are poisonous.
A. Volcanoes are really dangerous.
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very lovable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. The dog's name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His plans were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric's reflexes took over and he heard the "Crack!" of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
Kelp is sometimes called a "sea vegetable." There are many uses for kelp. Kelp can be eaten because it is high in minerals and fiber, which are good for you. It is used in makeup and vitamins because it can turn things into gel. However, there is not enough kelp. Now, people try to farm kelp.
What is the main idea of this text?
A. Kelp can help reduce carbon dioxide.
B. Kelp has many uses.
C. People try to farm kelp.
The whale shark is the largest living shark, but the megalodon is the largest shark that has ever lived. The megalodon lived over 15 million years ago. It grew up to 50 feet long - 14 feet longer than a school bus! Scientists use megalodon teeth to estimate their size. The average megalodon tooth is 7 inches long, and they have 276 teeth in their mouths. Their size meant they had to eat a lot! They likely at whales, large fish, and other sharks.
What is the main idea of this text?
A. The megalodon ate large animals, like whales and other sharks.
B. Scientists use megalodon teeth to estimate their size.
C. The megalodon is the largest shark ever - nearly 50 feet long.
C. The megalodon is the largest shark ever - nearly 50 feet long.
In California, a dog is a mayor. Max has been the mayor since 2013. He does not have real power. He attends town events. He goes to parades. He visits schools. The first dog mayor was Max the First, who became mayor to raise money for other animals. Both dogs are loved by the whole town. The tradition should continue.
What is the main idea of the text?
A. Max the First was the first dog mayor.
B. A town in California elects dogs as mayors.
C. Max attends events in town.
B. A town in California elects dogs as mayors.
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. Also, every giraffe's coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Giraffes don't sleep very much.
B. Giraffes are unique animals.
C. There are many animals in the world.
D. No animal is taller than a giraffe.
B. Giraffes are unique animals.
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it's ready to eat!
The main idea of the passage is:
A. Pizza is made from flour.
B. How to make homemade pizza
C. Pizza is easy to make
D. Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious
B. How to make homemade pizza
My dog is called Buttons and he learns new tricks really quickly. When I say, "Hands," he will give me one of his front paws. He can even walk on two legs when I tell him to. It only took me three days to teach him these tricks. I don't think other dogs can learn as quickly as Buttons. He is the best.
What is the main idea?
A. My dog is not clever.
B. My dog is the smartest dog!
C. I wish I can be a good dog trainer.
B. My dog is the smartest dog!
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk, you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Sometimes people feel sad.
B. You should do good things for others.
C. We're not always happy.
D. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
D. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparents' house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don't want to leave!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Weekends are times to travel.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
C. The writer's grandparents live far away.
D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.