Main Idea
Passage:
Dogs are great pets. They are friendly and like to play. Many dogs enjoy being with people.
What is the main idea?
A. Dogs like to play
B. Dogs are great pets
C. Dogs have fur
B) Dogs are great pets
Which detail tells where the story takes place?
A) The boy was happy
B) The park was crowded
C) He played all day
B) The park was crowded
What does the word “huge” most nearly mean?
A. Very big
B. Very small
C. Very slow
A
What does it mean to make an inference?
A. Say the answer is in the story
B. Make a smart guess using clues
C. Skip reading
B
What happens because it starts raining?
A) The sun comes out
B) The game is canceled
C) The kids go outside
B) The game is canceled
Passage:
Sara loves to read. She reads every night before bed. She also visits the library every week.
What is the main idea?
A. Sara reads at night
B. Sara likes the library
C. Sara loves to read
C) Sara loves to read
What detail shows the character is kind?
A) She smiled
B) She helped her friend
C) She ran fast
B) She helped her friend
If a character is exhausted, they are…
A. Angry
B. Very tired
C. Very happy
B
If a boy is wearing boots and holding an umbrella, what can you infer?
A. It is raining
B. It is bedtime
C. He is hungry
A
What caused the plant to grow tall?
A) It was picked
B) It stayed inside
C) It got water and sunlight
C) It got water and sunlight
Bees fly from flower to flower. They collect nectar. The nectar is used to make honey.
What is the main idea?
A. Bees make honey
B. Flowers are colorful
C. Bees can fly
A) Bees make honey
Which detail supports that the girl was nervous?
A) She talked loudly
B) Her hands were shaking
C) She laughed with friends
B) Her hands were shaking
What does “peek” mean?
A. To run
B. To look quickly
C. To sleep
B
If a girl is shivering and wearing a coat, what can you infer?
A. She is hot
B. She is cold
C. She is tired
B
The boy forgot his homework. What was the effect?
A) He had to finish it later
B) He got praise
C) He went to recess
A) He had to finish it later
Some animals sleep during the day. They come out at night to find food. These animals use the dark to stay safe.
What is the main idea?
A. Animals like to eat
B. Some animals are active at night
C. Night is dark
B) Some animals are active at night
Which detail best supports the main idea that teamwork is important?
A) The class talked
B) The bell rang
C) Everyone shared jobs
C) Everyone shared jobs
What does “proud” mean?
A. Feeling good about yourself
B. Feeling scared
C. Feeling bored
A
A dog is wagging its tail and jumping. What can you infer?
A. The dog is happy
B. The dog is sick
C. The dog is sleeping
A
What caused the class to be quiet?
A) The principal came in
B) The students had indoor recess
C) They were in the lunch room
A) The principal came in
Recycling helps keep trash out of landfills. It also saves energy and helps the Earth stay clean.
What is the main idea?
A. Trash is bad
B. Recycling helps the Earth
C. Energy is important
B) Recycling helps the Earth
Which detail helps you understand why the character succeeded?
A) He tried once
B) He gave up
C) He practiced every day
C) He practiced every day
Which word means the same as “fast”?
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Late
B
If a student studies every night and gets good grades, what can you infer?
A. The student is lazy
B. The student works hard
C. The student is bored
B
The character studied every night. What was the effect?
A) He was tired
B) He forgot the answers
C) He passed the test
C) He passed the test