Main Idea
Living things are organisms with certain characteristics. They need water, food, and air to survive. They grow and change, and they move on their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of themselves. For example, plants and animals are living things. Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other animals for food.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. There are four characteristics of living things.
b. Animals make their own food.
c. All living things need sunlight.
d. Plants eat other plants
a. There are four characteristics of living things.
. Jose was jumping up and down and watching out the window. He could not wait for his mother to get home. She was bringing his new baby sister home for the first time. He wanted to see her and play with her for the first time. He checked the clock and counted down the minutes until it was finally 4:00 p.m.
Jose was ____________ to see his new baby sister.
a. upset c. disappointed
b. amused d. excited
d. excited
The nimble gymnast jumped and turned flips across the floor with ease.
What does nimble mean?
a. quick and light in movement
b. lazy
c. slow and clumsy
d. untalented
a. quick and light in movement
Mary went out to her garden. She planted some pink roses. Then, she planted a few daisies. After, she went to a greenhouse to pick up a bag of soil. At last, Mary returned to the garden to add the new soil.
What did Mary do just after she planted some pink roses?
a. planted a few daisies
This was my last stop of the day, I climbed the steps and rang the door bell. A long haired dog ran to the window and started barking loudly at me. "Be quiet!" I heard a girl whisper. "Mom's trying to sleep!" The barking stoppped as a brown haired girl opened the door. She signed for the package I brought her. Finally, I could head home!
From whose point of view is this story told?
a. Fido, the dog
b. the postal worker
c. Adia, the daughter
d. the mom
b. the postal worker
Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.
b. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
c. Giraffes are unique animals.
d. Giraffes eat leaves.
A. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.
Andrew was worried about his first day of baseball practice. He wondered if he would be any good or if the other players would make fun of him for making a mistake. When the coach called the players on the field, Andrew did not want to go. He could barely move and he started to get shaky.
Andrew was _____________ about playing baseball.
a. happy c. excited
b. nervous d. mad
b. nervous
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, estatic means:
They were estatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
What does the word estatic mean?
a. happy
b. nervous
c. relieved
d. unhappy
a. happy
Anna is at the mall. She is buying new clothes for spring. Anna buys a pair of shorts. Then, she buys a t-shirt. After, Anna buys a couple of tank tops from an outlet store. Finally, Anna buys a pair of sandals.
What did Anna do just before she bought a pair of sandals?
buys a couple of tank tops
I was lying on the couch trying to sleep when I heard the doorbell ring. I rushed to the door, looked out the window, and started barking at the woman at the door. "Be quiet! Mom's trying to sleep," my owner whispered loudly to me. I headed back to the couch as the door was opened.
From whose point of view is this story told?
a. Adia, the owner
b. the postal worker
c. Fido, the dog
d. Mom
c. Fido, the dog
Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and tornadoes.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Hurricanes are summer storms.
b. Hurricanes are one type of storm.
c. Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.
d. Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and storms.
c. Hurricans are large, dangerous storms.
Whenever anyone needs something done, they can always call on Kelly. She can follow directions very well and always does exactly what she is asked to do. Her parents, teachers, and friends know that if they ask her to do something, they can depend on her.
Kelly is a _______________ girl.
a. lazy c. dependable
b. noisy d. unorganized
c. dependable
Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.
What does precipitation mean?
a. fertilizer
b. rain
c. planting
b. rain
Mark went out into the garden to pick a bouquet of flowers for his mother for Mother’s Day. First, Mark picked ten yellow tulips. Then, Mark picked ten red tulips. Finally, Mark ties a red ribbon around the stems.
What did Mark do just after he picked ten yellow tulips?
Picked ten red tulips
Paragraph 1: Red and gold leaves blew past as I rode my bicycle to the local school. I shivered in my thin jacket, wishing I had remembered to bring a scarf. I glimpsed a bright orange pumpkin on my neighbor's yard as I sped by.
Paragraph 2: I squinted up at the bright morning sun as I pedaled faster, my legs buring and sweat dropping down my forehead. Just two more weeks until our family trip to the beach. I couldn't wait! I stopped briefly to take off my light jacket. The material was thin, but I was still overheated.
What is different about the settings decribed in each paragraph?
a. the time of year
b. the narrator's destination
c. the bicycle that the narrator is riding
d. the jacket the narrator is wearing
a. the time of year
One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger.Taking a walk is a form of exercise. It helps you go outside and get fresh air. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Choose a fun way to exercise.
b. There are many types of exercise.
c. If you are not happy, exercise will fix it.
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
b. There are many types of exercise.
Hudson does not want anyone to help him with his chores, Even though there are a lot of clothes to put away, he wants to do it all by himself. He wants everyone to stay out of his room when he is cleaning it so he can do it all alone.
Hudson is very ______________ when he does his chores.
a. independent c. confused
b. bossy d. friendly
a. independent
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
What does cutlery mean as used in the sentence?
a. spices and seasonings
b. plates, bowls, and cups
c. silverware, eating utensils
c. silverware, eating utensils
Erin is a bride and her wedding is in the spring. Erin looks through a catalogue of spring wedding dresses. Then, she visits a florist. After, Erin purchases a pair of white shoes for her wedding.
What happened just before Erin purchased a pair of white shoes?
She visits a florist.
Sarah, Samuel, and Stacy Sanderson were triplets. Sarah was tall and slim with red hair, a long nose, and piercing blue eyes. Samuel was the same height as Sarah, with black hair, a small nose, and wide green eyes. He was often described as scrawny, which he resented. Stacy was taller than both of her siblings, with a slender frame, long black hair, and blue eyes. Strangers were always surprised to hear that they were all the same age.
What physical trait did all three triplets have in common?
a. They had the same eye color.
b. They were all thin.
c. They were all the same height.
d. They were all the same age.
d. They were all the same age.
Birds are a special type of animal that you may see either walking or flying in the air. Birds have two legs, which are often covered with scales. A bird's body is covered with feathers and they have wings. The feathers help birds fly and control their body temperature. Birds have bones that are light so they can fly easily. A beak is a special word to describe the bird's nose. The beak is used for eating. Beaks can be di?erent in size, shape, and color. Birds are a type of animal with very unique features.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Birds have a beak.
b. Light bones help birds fly.
c. Birds have unique features.
d. Birds have feathers and two legs.
c. Birds have unique features.
Melissa loved being around her baby cousin. She always made sure that he had all of the toys and snacks that he needed. She played with him and made sure that he was happy. As soon as her cousin started to cry, she would hop up and get whatever he needed. She always wanted him to be happy.
Melissa is a very ___________ cousin.
a. caring c. lazy
b. annoying d. bossy
My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.
What does loathes mean?
a. eats eagerly
b. dislikes intensely
c. prepares and cooks
a. dislikes intensely
Jacob and Hope are having a picnic. Hope spreads out the blanket on the grass and Jacob sets the basket on the blanket. Then, Jacob takes out two pretzels and gives one to Hope.
What did Jacob do just after he sets the basket on the blanket?
spreads out the blanket
"Ding-dong!" I opened my eyes, wondering if I should go get the door or try to go back to sleep. Just as I had decided to try to sleep, Fido started barking loudly. "UGHHH," I groaned, as I climbed out of bed. I headed for the front door just in time to see Adia taking a package out of the postal worker's hands.
From whose point of view is this story told?
A. Fido, the dog
B. the postal worker
C. Adia, the daughter
D. the mom
d. the mom
Tom loves to rollerblade. He got a brand new set of roller blades for his birthday, and every afternoon he goes outside to practice his moves until his mother makes him come inside for dinner. During dinner, Tom usually talks about rollerblading. At night, he sleeps about rollerblading. Tom will use any excuse to introduce rollerblades into a conversation.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Tom rollerblades after school.
B. Tom talks about rollerblades at dinner.
C. Tom loves rollerblades.
D. Tom got new rollerblades for his birthday.
C. Tom loves rollerblades.
Tina doesn’t want to share her markers for the art project, even though everyone else has shared theirs with her.
What might this selfish character say to the people in her class?
a. “Do you want to borrow a marker?”
b. “What is your favorite color?”
c. “How long will the project take?”
d. “The markers are mine! Not yours!”
d. "The markers are mine! Not yours!"
I donated books that I no longer wanted. I hope the books I gave will go to someone who will enjoy them.
What does donate mean?
a. read
b. sale
c. dump
d. give
d. give
Clara and Becky are skipping rope outside. First, they play a game of Double Dutch. Then, they play a game of Leg Over with their friend, Paula. After, they play a game of Elephant.
What did Clara and Becky do just before they played Elephant?
Play Leg Over with Paula
Sunflowers are beautiful and easy to grow. You should plant the seeds during the early Spring. The seeds should be planted an inch deep and about six inches apart. If you keep the soil moist, they will sprout as soon as seven to ten days.
When should sunflower seeds be planted?
a. when it's raining
b. in early spring
c. an inch deep
d. 6 inches deep
b. in early spring
Mittens was the tiniest kitten in the litter. While the other kittens seemed to grow a lot every day, Mitten stayed tiny. She could easily get under furniture where the other cats didn't fit, and she often went missing. She was so little that sometimes her human would scoop her up and put her in a coffee mug!
The main idea is:
A. Mittens is tiny.
B. Mittens is a kitten.
C. Mittens likes to hide.
D. Mittens fits into a coffee mug.
a. Mittens is tiny.
. Kurt tell his teacher, “Can I help pass out the papers? Also, would you like me to take the books back to the library?”
What might Kurt do next to show that he’s helpful?
a. Go to lunch
b. Begin his class work
c. Offer to clean the desks
d. Talk to this friends
c. offer to clean the desks
The lamb was very feeble whereas the lion was very strong.
What does feeble mean?
a. weak
b. small
c. tall
a. weak
John and his brother, Mark plan to paint their back deck. First, they go to the home improvement store to find the right color. They pick a color, come home and paint the deck. Then, they look for a patio set.
What did John and Mark do just before they look for a patio set?
paint the deck
Mother Robins make a small cozy nest shaped like a bowl. After the mother bird makes her nest of sticks and grass, she lines it with mud. When the mud dries, it makes the nest stronger. She places dried grass in the nest to make a soft place to lay her eggs.
What happens before the mother robin puts dried grass in her next?
a. She waits for the mud to dry.
b. She adds the sticks.
c. She lays hers eggs in it.
a. She waits for the mud to dry.
When Bob got to school, he realized he had left his lunch at home. He looked in his pockets, but he did not have any money to buy lunch. When he told his friend Pete, Pete offered Bob half of his sandwich.
The main idea is:
A. Bob went to school.
B. Bob forgot his lunch.
C. Bob doesn't have any money.
D. Pete is kind.
B. Bob forgot his lunch.
Rachel says to her friend, “Even though, I want to play my game, it’s your turn to choose. Which one do you want to play?”
What might Rachel do next to show that she’s fair?
a. Suggest they play her friend’s game
b. Find someone else to play with
c. Beg to play her own game
d. Complain about playing her friend’s game
a. Suggest they play her friend's game
The movie was really humorous. I laughed so hard I was almost crying.
What does humorous probably mean?
a. funny
b. boring
c. sad
d. scary
a. funny
Mr. Stephens is grilling shrimp skewers on the barbeque. When they are ready, he puts them on a platter. After, he grills chicken skewers and sets them on the platter too. Finally, he grills several hot dogs.
What did Mr. Stephens do just after he grilled the shrimp skewers?
put them on a platter
We have a little garden,
A garden of our own,
And every day we water there
The seeds that we have sown.
We love our little garden,
And tend it with such care,
You will not find a faded leaf
Or blighted blossom there.
Part A: The garden is important because it is -
A theirs
B beautiful
C hard work
D little
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports your answer above?
A We love our little garden,
B And tend it with such care,
C You will not find a faded leaf
D Or blighted blossom there.
A. theirs
A. We love our little garden
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Peter cannot go in the living room.
b. Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c. Peter likes to make a mess.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
"Mommy, I can't bend my knee," Ella screamed through her tears. "I'm never going to be able to walk again." A few minutes ago, Ella had tripped and fallen on the pavement while racing her best friend down the street.
"You'll be fine, dear. It's not even bleeding" Ella's mom replied. "Mom, this is the worst pain ever! Do you think I need stitches?"
Which character trait best describes Ella?
a. dramatic
b. selfish
c. courageous
d. careless
a. dramatic
My friends and I like to stroll through the park. Going slowly means we see more of nature.
What does stroll probably mean?
a. walk slowly
b. run
c. skateboard
c. race
a. walk slowly
Irene is teaching her little brother, Jacob how to count with Easter eggs. She shows him four eggs and asks him how many there are. He answers, “There are four.” Then, Irene shows him seven Easter eggs.
What did Irene do just after she shows Jacob four Easter eggs?
ask him how many there are
Bunnies
1) A momma rabbit had bunnies
2) weeks ago
3) when it was white with snow
4) She tucked them tightly
5) safe and warm
6) because there was a nasty storm
7) But today
8) there is sun
9) they went out to have some fun.
10) The poet includes line 8 to emphasize -
A. the new weather
B. another storm is coming
C. the bunnies were bored
D. the bad experience this winter
A. the new weather
The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
The main idea in this passage is:
a. Frogs are green.
b. Frogs eat bugs.
c. Frogs do not move.
d. Frogs live in ponds.
b. Frogs eat bugs.
Aiden is always designing new things to play with by using the basic items he finds in his room or around the house. One time, Aiden made a sprinkler for the backyard by poking holes into a soda bottle and attaching it to the hose. Another time, Aiden made his own guitar out of a shoebox, a paper towel roll, popsickle sticks, and some rubber bands.
Which character trait best describes Aiden?
a. dependable
b. disrespectful
c. mischevious
d. creative
d. creative
The path was obstructed by branches that had fallen in last night's storm. It took them over an hour to clear it.
What does obstructed mean?
a. blocked
b. harmful
c. bright
a. blocked
The Petridis children receive Kinder Surprise eggs for Easter. Emily opens her egg and finds a Barbie doll. Then, John opens his egg and finds a toy car. Finally, Marissa opens her egg and finds a toy puppy.
Which child opens their Kinder Surprise egg just before Marissa?
John
Tree Monkey
1) A few weeks back in the Amazon
2) a monkey flew
3) from tree to tree
4) Like an eagle with no wings
5) that monkey flew
6) from tree to tree
7) Today that monkey awaits the sun
8) to fly again from tree to tree
The poet includes line 7 to emphasize the monkey -
A. knows where to find food
B. has had a bad experience with flying
C. wants to try something new
D. does the same thing every day
D. does the same thing every day