Main Idea & Details
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
A) The first sentence only.
B) A small detail that tells where something happens.
C) The most important point or what the paragraph is mostly about.
D) The last sentence only.
C) The most important point or what the paragraph is mostly about.
What does the word "tiny" mean in the sentence: "The kitten was tiny"?
A) very large
B) very old
C) very small
D) very loud
C) very small
Name two text features you can use to find information quickly in a nonfiction book. (Choose the best pair.)
A) Table of contents and index
B) Main character and plot twist
C) Rhyme scheme and meter
D) Costume and props
A) Table of contents and index
What is the setting of a story?
A) The list of characters only
B) Where and when a story happens
C) The main idea of a paragraph
D) The correct punctuation marks
B) Where and when a story happens
True or False: You should read the question before looking at the answer choices. Why?
A) False — it wastes time.
B) True — it helps you know what to look for in the passage.
C) False — it confuses you.
D) True — because answer choices are always in order.
B) True — it helps you know what to look for in the passage.
What detail would best support the main idea: "Dogs need exercise every day." Choose one:
A) Dogs sleep a lot.
B) Dogs enjoy walks and playtime.
C) Dogs have a good sense of smell.
D) Dogs like to chew shoes.
B) Dogs enjoy walks and playtime.
Which strategy helps you figure out an unknown word?
A) Ignore the word and skip the sentence.
B) Use context clues from the surrounding sentence.
C) Always pick the longest word as the meaning.
D) Guess without reading the rest of the sentence.
B) Use context clues from the surrounding sentence.
What does an index help you find in a book?
A) The story’s ending
B) Page numbers where a topic or word is mentioned
C) The author’s favorite food
D) The book’s title only
B) Page numbers where a topic or word is mentioned
Which sentence shows the character trait "kind"?
A) "Leo pushed others off the swing."
B) "Maya shared her lunch with a new student who forgot theirs."
C) "Tina ignored everyone at recess."
D) "Sam shouted to be first."
B) "Maya shared her lunch with a new student who forgot theirs."
What is one good way to find the best evidence in a passage?
A) Read only the first sentence of the passage.
B) Pick the first answer choice.
C) Always choose the longest sentence.
D)Scan for keywords from the question and underline the matching sentence.
D)Scan for keywords from the question and underline the matching sentence.
Read this short passage: "Ella planted seeds in the garden. She watered them each morning. After a few weeks, small green shoots appeared." What is one supporting detail and how does it support the main idea?
A) "Ella planted seeds in the garden."
B) "She watered them each morning."
C) "After a few weeks, small green shoots appeared."
D) "The garden had a fence."
B) "She watered them each morning."
In the sentence "The teacher praised Mara for her creative solution," what does "praised" most likely mean?
A) Ignored
B) Criticized
C) Complimented or said something good about
D) Scolded
C) Complimented or said something good about
Look at this nonfiction heading: "How Plants Make Food." Which two things would you most expect to find in that section?
A) A recipe for cookies and a joke
B) An explanation of photosynthesis and a diagram of plant parts
C) A map of Texas and a biography of a singer
D) A list of movie times and an advertisement
B) An explanation of photosynthesis and a diagram of plant parts
What is the theme of a story? Choose the best definition.
A) The clothes the character wears
B) The lesson or message of a story
C) The number of pages in the book
D) The color of the cover
B) The lesson or message of a story
f two answer choices seem correct, which two strategies can help you choose the best one?
A) Flip a coin and close your eyes.
B) Compare each choice to exact wording in the passage and eliminate choices with details not mentioned.
C) Pick the answer with the most words and skip the rest.
D) Choose the one that sounds funnier.
B) Compare each choice to exact wording in the passage and eliminate choices with details not mentioned.
Read this short paragraph: "The school library has many books on nature. Students check out titles about animals and plants. The librarian shows groups how to find books by topic." Which is the best main idea?
A) The library is open every day.
B) The school library offers nature books and helps students find them.
C) Students prefer comic books.
D) The librarian likes to read alone.
B) The school library offers nature books and helps students find them.
Choose the best synonym for "happy" and use it in a sentence about school (pick the synonym).
A) angry
B) joyful
C) tired
D) hungry
B) joyful
How do captions and diagrams help a reader?
A) They make the book heavier.
B) They tell jokes about the author.
C) They explain images and show how parts fit together.
D) They replace the need to read the text.
C) They explain images and show how parts fit together.
Read: "Although Maya was scared, she climbed the tree to rescue her kitten." Which two phrases show Maya is brave? (Choose the best pair.)
A) "was scared" and "to rescue her kitten"
B)"Although Maya" and "the tree"
C) "the kitten" and "climbed"
D) "Although" and "rescue"
A) "was scared" and "to rescue her kitten"
How do you use process of elimination? Example: "Why did Lena wake up early?" Choices: A) To see a movie. B) To feed the puppy because the passage says the puppy needs food in the morning. C) To fly a kite. Which choice should you pick?
A) A, because movies are fun.
B) B, because the passage mentions feeding the puppy in the morning.
C) C, because flying a kite happens at night.
D) A and C are both correct.
B) B, because the passage mentions feeding the puppy in the morning.
Read the brief passage: "Many people enjoy birdwatching. They learn to recognize birds by color, size, and song. Birdwatchers keep lists of sightings and learn migration patterns." Which sentence best states the main idea?
A) "They learn to recognize birds by color, size, and song."
B) "Birdwatchers keep lists of sightings and learn migration patterns."
C) "Many people enjoy birdwatching."
D) "Birds sing songs."
C) "Many people enjoy birdwatching."
Read: "The explorers trudged through the dense forest, their clothes soaked from the relentless rain." What does "trudged" most likely mean?
A) Danced happily
B) Walked slowly and with effort
C) Flew quickly
D) Slept peacefully
B) Walked slowly and with effort
A table shows average turtle shell lengths by age. Which question could that table answer?
A) "What is the turtle's favorite food?"
B) "How long is a turtle's shell at age 5?"
C) "What color are most turtles?"
D) "How many turtles live in the ocean?"
B) "How long is a turtle's shell at age 5?"
Read: "No matter how many times the kite fell, Jamal kept trying until it flew. His friend cheered him on from the grass." What is the theme?
A) Perseverance — keep trying until you succeed.
B) Always give up.
C) Never play outside.
D) Kites are boring.
A) Perseverance — keep trying until you succeed.
Read: "Rosa studied the map carefully and followed the path through the wet meadow. She noticed footprints that led to a small wooden bridge." The question: "What is the best evidence that Rosa was following a marked path?" Which choice and quote are best?
A) Choice: "She studied the map carefully." Quote: "studied the map"
B) Choice: "the wet meadow" Quote: "wet meadow"
C) Choice "She noticed footprints that led to a small wooden bridge."
D) Choice: "small wooden bridge" Quote: "small wooden bridge"
C) "She noticed footprints that led to a small wooden bridge."