Main Idea
Sophie and her family went to the beach for the day. They built sandcastles, played in the water, and collected seashells. Sophie loved feeling the warm sand between her toes. After a fun day, they had a picnic and watched the sunset before heading home.
What is the main idea?
A) Sophie and her family went to the zoo.
B) Sophie spent a day at the beach with her family.
C) Sophie went on a boat ride with her friends.
D) Sophie helped her mom in the garden.
B) Sophie spent a day at the beach with her family.
Lily was excited because it was her birthday. Her family told her they had a surprise for her. When Lily walked into the living room, she saw a big cake and colorful balloons. Her friends arrived, and they played games and sang "Happy Birthday." Afterward, Lily opened her presents and thanked everyone for the wonderful day.
Question: What is the correct order of events?
A) Lily opened her presents, then her friends arrived.
B) Lily saw the cake and balloons, then opened her presents.
C) Her friends arrived, then Lily walked into the living room.
D) Lily thanked everyone, then played games.
B) Lily saw the cake and balloons, then opened her presents.
Lucy loved visiting her grandmother's garden. One day, she discovered a small door hidden in the vines. When she opened it, she found a magical world full of talking animals and bright flowers. The animals invited her to explore, and she spent hours playing in the magical garden.
Question: What is the main idea of this story?
A) Lucy plays with animals at the zoo.
B) Lucy finds a secret door and visits a magical world.
C) Lucy plants flowers in her grandmother’s garden.
D) Lucy reads a book about gardens.
B) Lucy finds a secret door and visits a magical world.
Lucas and his family went on a trip to the Amazon Rainforest. They saw colorful parrots, sloths hanging from trees, and giant snakes. Lucas was amazed by the variety of plants, including huge, bright flowers. The guide explained that the rainforest is home to many endangered species.
Question: What did Lucas see in the Amazon Rainforest?
A) Snow-covered mountains
B) Colorful parrots, sloths, and snakes
C) Tall skyscrapers
D) Icebergs and polar bears
B) Colorful parrots, sloths, and snakes
In a story about a young girl who finds a lost puppy, cares for it, and then reunites it with its owner, the main idea of the story is:
A) The girl likes dogs.
B) The girl finds a lost puppy and helps it.
C) The girl wants to keep the puppy forever.
D) The girl trains the puppy to do tricks.
B) The girl finds a lost puppy and helps it.
Max and his friends decided to build a treehouse in his backyard. They worked all afternoon, using wood and nails to make a small house high in the tree. Once it was done, they took turns climbing up and pretending it was their secret hideout. They felt proud of their hard work.
What is the main idea?
A) Max and his friends built a treehouse.
B) Max and his friends went to the park.
C) Max built a big sandcastle.
D) Max played video games with his friends.
A) Max and his friends built a treehouse.
Tom couldn't find his favorite toy car. He looked under his bed, in the closet, and on the shelf, but it was nowhere to be found. Tom asked his mom if she had seen it. His mom helped him search the living room and found the toy car under the couch. Tom was so happy to have his toy back!
Question: What is the correct order of events?
A) Tom asked his mom for help, then found the toy.
B) Tom searched under his bed, then looked on the shelf.
C) Tom found the toy car first, then looked under the bed.
D) Tom found the toy under the couch, then asked his mom for help.
A) Tom asked his mom for help, then found the toy.
Danny was upset because his bicycle was missing. He looked all around the yard and asked his friends if they had seen it. After a while, his little sister pointed to the bushes where she had accidentally hidden it while playing. Danny was happy to have his bicycle back.
Question: Why was Danny upset?
A) His bicycle was broken.
B) His bicycle was missing.
C) His bicycle was too small.
D) His bicycle was in the garage.
B) His bicycle was missing.
Sarah loved building things. She spent months designing a new type of bicycle that would be faster and more comfortable. After testing it with her friends, she made a few adjustments to the wheels and handlebars. Finally, she presented her invention at the school science fair and won first place.
Question: What did Sarah invent?
A) A new type of car
B) A new type of bicycle
C) A new type of phone
D) A new type of computer
B) A new type of bicycle
Clue: In a story about a dog who loves to run, the supporting details include:
A) The dog runs after the ball every time.
B) The dog sleeps in a cozy bed.
C) The dog loves water.
D) The dog likes to dig holes.
A) The dog runs after the ball every time.
Emma planted a small garden in her backyard. She carefully watered the flowers every day and made sure they had enough sunlight. Over time, the plants grew tall, and beautiful flowers bloomed. Emma was proud of the colorful garden she had taken care of.
What is the main idea?
A) Emma planted a garden and took care of it.
B) Emma went shopping for plants.
C) Emma visited a big flower shop.
D) Emma grew vegetables in her kitchen.
A) Emma planted a garden and took care of it.
One winter morning, there was snow on the ground. Emma quickly put on her boots, hat, and gloves. She ran outside and made a snowman with her brother. Afterward, they had a snowball fight and then went inside for hot chocolate to warm up.
Question: What is the correct order of events?
A) Emma had a snowball fight, then made a snowman.
B) Emma put on her winter clothes, then went inside for hot chocolate.
C) Emma made a snowman first, then had a snowball fight.
D) Emma went inside, then put on her boots, hat, and gloves.
C) Emma made a snowman first, then had a snowball fight.
On Saturday, Maria and her family went to the museum. Maria saw many interesting things like dinosaur bones and old paintings. She liked the dinosaur bones the most because they were so big. After the visit, Maria talked to her parents about what she had learned.
Question: What did Maria like the most at the museum?
A) The old paintings.
B) The dinosaur bones.
C) The food at the museum café.
D) The museum gift shop.
B) The dinosaur bones.
A large forest fire broke out on the edge of the national park. Firefighters worked for days, using helicopters to drop water on the flames. Meanwhile, the park rangers helped evacuate the animals. After the fire was finally contained, the team began planting new trees to help the forest recover.
Question: What did the firefighters use to help extinguish the forest fire?
A) Water from the river
B) Helicopters to drop water
C) Fire trucks on the ground
D) Fire extinguishers
B) Helicopters to drop water
Clue: In the story about a girl learning to ride a bike, you might ask:
A) How did the girl feel before she started riding?
B) Why did the girl go to the park?
C) What color was the bike?
D) Did the girl enjoy riding the bike?
A) How did the girl feel before she started riding?
Ben’s family got a new puppy named Buddy. The puppy was playful and loved to chase after balls. Ben took Buddy for walks every day, and they played together in the yard. Ben was excited to have a new friend to take care of.
What is the main idea?
A) Ben got a new puppy and took care of it.
B) Ben went on a camping trip with his family.
C) Ben played soccer with his friends.
D) Ben learned how to ride a bike.
A) Ben got a new puppy and took care of it.
The day of the school play arrived, and everyone was nervous. The actors practiced their lines one last time. When the play started, the audience watched carefully. After the play, the teacher congratulated the actors, and everyone took pictures to remember the performance.
Question: What is the correct order of events?
A) The actors practiced their lines, then the play started.
B) The audience watched the play, then the actors practiced.
C) The teacher congratulated the actors before the play started.
D) The actors took pictures after the play started.
A) The actors practiced their lines, then the play started.
It was raining, so Max stayed inside and decided to build a fort with pillows and blankets. He invited his little brother, Sam, to join him. Together, they created a cozy fort and pretended they were on a secret mission. They spent the whole afternoon inside, having fun.
Question: What did Max and Sam do on the rainy day?
A) They went outside to play in the rain.
B) They built a fort and played inside.
C) They went to a movie.
D) They played video games
B) They built a fort and played inside.
John dreamed of becoming an astronaut. He studied the stars and planets, learning about the solar system. When he finally joined a space mission, he was thrilled to see Earth from space. He floated in zero gravity, amazed by how small the planet looked from so high up.
Question: What did John do when he went to space?
A) He collected space rocks
B) He saw Earth from space
C) He met other astronauts
D) He built a space station
B) He saw Earth from space
Clue: What is the correct sequence of events in the story where a boy finds a treasure map, follows it to the beach, and digs up the treasure?
A) 1. The boy finds the treasure map, 2. He digs up the treasure, 3. He follows the map to the beach.
B) 1. The boy follows the map to the beach, 2. He digs up the treasure, 3. He finds the treasure map.
C) 1. The boy finds the treasure map, 2. He follows the map to the beach, 3. He digs up the treasure.
D) 1. The boy digs up the treasure, 2. He follows the map, 3. He finds the treasure map.
C) 1. The boy finds the treasure map, 2. He follows the map to the beach, 3. He digs up the treasure.
The third-grade class went on a field trip to a museum. They saw dinosaurs, ancient artifacts, and paintings. The teacher explained the history of each exhibit. The students asked questions and took notes. It was a fun and educational day.
What is the main idea?
A) The third-grade class went on a field trip to a museum.
B) The students had a pizza party at school.
C) The class visited a zoo to see animals.
D) The students went to a science lab.
A) The third-grade class went on a field trip to a museum.
Jake went to the park with his sister, Mia. They climbed on the jungle gym and played on the swings. Then, they had a picnic under a big tree. After lunch, they went on a walk around the park, looking for birds and squirrels. Finally, they went home, tired but happy.
Question: What is the correct order of events?
A) Jake went to the park, then had a picnic.
B) Jake and Mia played on the swings, then walked around the park.
C) Jake went on a walk first, then had a picnic.
D) Jake went home, then played on the jungle gym.
B) Jake and Mia played on the swings, then walked around the park.
One afternoon, Mia noticed that her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Green, was having trouble carrying her groceries. Mia rushed over to help. She carried the bags inside for Mrs. Green and even helped put the groceries away. Mrs. Green was so thankful and gave Mia a cookie for being so kind.
Question: What did Mia do to help her neighbor?
A) She gave her neighbor a gift.
B) She helped carry the groceries inside.
C) She played with the neighbor's pets.
D) She made cookies for her neighbor.
B) She helped carry the groceries inside.
The class had been practicing for weeks for their school play. On the day of the performance, the students wore costumes and recited their lines. The audience laughed and clapped as the play went on. At the end, the teacher congratulated everyone for their hard work and gave them certificates.
Question: How did the audience react to the play?
A) They were silent and didn’t clap.
B) They laughed and clapped.
C) They left the theater early.
D) They watched quietly from their seats.
B) They laughed and clapped.
What is the correct order of events in the story where a girl plants a seed, waters it, and watches it grow into a flower?
A) 1. The girl waters the seed, 2. The seed grows into a flower, 3. The girl plants the seed.
B) 1. The girl plants the seed, 2. The girl waters the seed, 3. The seed grows into a flower.
C) 1. The girl plants the seed, 2. The seed grows into a flower, 3. The girl waters the seed.
D) 1. The seed grows into a flower, 2. The girl plants the seed, 3. The girl waters the seed.
B) 1. The girl plants the seed, 2. The girl waters the seed, 3. The seed grows into a flower.