Vocabulary
Main idea is what the story ________.
a.) said at the end
b.) said at the beginning
c.) is mostly about
c.) is mostly about
What is the topic from the group of words below?
Monkey Elephant Zebra Lion Tiger
a.) things to do
b.) zoo animals
c.) places to go
d.) animals to feed
b.) zoo animals
What is the main idea of the story below?
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you’re stepped on. They long trunks 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.
a.) elephants have very large ears
b.) elephants can be dangerous
c.) elephants are very large
d.) elephants use their trunks in different ways
c.) elephants are very large
What is the main idea of this passage?
Farming allowed Native American people to grow more food. However, they had to stay in one place to tend their gardens. As a result, people began living in larger, permanent villages. Populations grew and developed more complicated governments. Because they lived in large groups, people could also develop more specific skills.
A. Farming caused more complicated governments.
B. Farming had many effects for Native American people.
C. Farming allowed Native Americans to grow good tasting food.
B. Farming had many effects for Native American people.
There are thousands of species of beetles in the United States, and many of them are helpful.
Choose the supporting detail:
a. Beetles have two sets of wings.
b. Beetles don’t see very well.
c. Some beetle species pollinate flowers or eliminate garbage.
c. Some beetle species pollinate flowers or eliminate garbage.
Another way to say main idea is _______.
a.) the setting
b.) the theme
c.) the big idea
d.) the details
c.) the big idea
What is the topic from the group of words below?
Candle Cake Presents Hats Streamers
a.) toys
b.) things to do
c.) things to wear
d.) party supplies
d.) party supplies
What is the main idea of the story below?
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.
a.) weather is a crazy part of our world
b.) sometimes the weather can be nice
c.) sometimes the weather can be bad
d.) what we do depends on the weather
a.) weather is a crazy part of our world
What is the main idea of this passage?
People once thought that the great Egyptian pyramids were built by slaves. But recent discoveries show the pyramids were probably built by skilled craftsmen. To build the pyramids, people had to apply skills in geometry and architecture, and move large blocks of stone. Building the pyramids took time and experienced tradespeople.
A. Researchers are able to learn the truth about history through new discoveries.
B. Geometry and architecture helped build the pyramids.
C. The pyramids were most likely built by skilled tradespeople, not slaves.
C. The pyramids were most likely built by skilled tradespeople, not slaves.
Honeybees are social insects that can be found all over the world.
Choose the supporting detail:
a. Honeybees pollinate many crops.
b. Their colony survives for many years because they huddle together to stay alive during winter months.
c. They can sting only once because their stingers tear off after they sting and fly away.
b. Their colony survives for many years because they huddle together to stay alive during winter months.
The sentences that support the main idea are called _____.
a.) topic sentences
b.) supporting details
c.) statements
d.) boring details
b.) supporting details
What is the topic from the group of words below?
Tulips Roses Daises Sunflower Carnations
a.) things to look at
b.) flowers
c.) things to cut
d.) outside fun
b.) flowers
What is the main idea of the story below?
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.
a.) more planets need to be discovered
b.) space is a mysterious place
c.) satellites take pictures for us
d.) None are the main idea
b.) space is a mysterious place
What is the main idea of this passage?
There are many trillions of cells in your body. There are several hundred types of cells, each with its own job. Nerve cells send signals through your body. Sensory cells help you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the world around you. Blood cells carry oxygen and fight infections. Without these many cells, your body would not work.
A. The cells in your body have many different functions.
B. There are many trillions of cells in your body.
C. Blood cells carry oxygen and fight infections.
A. The cells in your body have many different functions.
Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles before each winter.
Choose the supporting detail:
a. These butterflies begin as eggs.
b. Before turning into butterflies, they are first caterpillars.
c. A new generation of butterflies makes the trip each year, and somehow follows the same route their ancestors took.
c. A new generation of butterflies makes the trip each year, and somehow follows the same route their ancestors took.
Sometimes the main idea is located in the __________ of the text.
a.) middle sentence
b.) closing sentence
c.) first sentence
c.) first sentence
What is the topic of the story below?
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 tv’s, telephones, and even computers installed into them.
a.) early cars b.) transportation c.) cars today d.) telephones
b.) transportation
What is the main idea of the story below?
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 in 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
What is the main idea of the passage below?
Magnets have many uses, but one of their strangest uses is inside a cow’s stomach. They are put there so when cows accidentally eat nails or wire the metal sticks to the magnet. If the metal moved through the cow’s digestive system it could cause damage. The magnet protects the cow and saves the farmer from big vet bills.
A. The strangest use for magnets is in a cows stomach.
B. Farmers use magnets to prevent metal from puncturing cows’ stomachs.
C. Cows sometimes eat the wrong thing thinking it's food.
B. Farmers use magnets to prevent metal from puncturing cows’ stomachs.
Snakes can live almost anywhere, including deserts, forests, oceans, and lakes.
Choose the supporting detail:
a. In colder climates, snakes must hibernate in burrows or in caves through the winter.
b. Snakes are reptiles.
c. Snakes are vertebrates.
a. In colder climates, snakes must hibernate in burrows or in caves through the winter.
Not all sentences in the text are important details.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
What is the topic of the story below?
pace 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.
a.) space b.) planets c.) satellites d.) solar systems
a.) space
What is the main idea of this passage?
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.
A) Hurricanes are dangerous storms that can cause a lot of damage.
B) The storm surge is the most dangerous part of the hurricane.
C) Hurricanes gather heat and energy from the water.
A) Hurricanes are dangerous storms that can cause a lot of damage.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Baseball is a game played by teams of nine people. The team that is playing defense is on the field, while the team that is playing offense sends one batter up at a time. The batter tries to hit the baseball and then run to one or more bases before he/she is thrown out. Once three batters have been put out, the team that is batting switches.
A. This paragraph describes how to win a baseball game.
B. This paragraph describes the basic rules of baseball.
C. This paragraph describes why baseball is the best sport.
B. This paragraph describes the basic rules of baseball.