Main Idea
Context Clues
Inferences
Theme
Sequence
100
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.) What is space is a mysterious place
100
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. ____
1. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. mixed b. angry c. distrustful
What is mixed?
100
You can infer that Jill is a _____.
a) doctor
b) waitress
c) teacher
d) dentist
What is a waitress?
100
My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If i do not go to the game, I will let my team down. What is the theme?
What is loyalty?
100
Chose the letter that shows the correct sequence of the sentences below.
1. He gave the toy back.
2. She cried.
3. He took her toy.
a. 2, 3, 1 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 3, 2, 1
What is c: 3,2,1?
200
Another way to say main idea is _______.
a.) the setting
b.) the theme
c.) the big idea
d.) the details
B. What is the big idea
200
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. ____
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. love b. hate c. perform
What is hate?
200
Hi, I saw your ad in online, and I’m interested in what you have for sale. Can I ask you....how are the tires? Has it ever been wrecked? What am I trying to buy?
What is a vehicle?
200
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone "Thank you," he said. What is the theme?
What is honesty?
200
Chose the letter that shows the correct sequence of the sentences below.
1. Nell’s hair was too long.
2. Nell’s hair was shorter.
3. Mom cut her hair.
a. 1, 3, 2 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 3, 2, 1
What is a: 1,3,2
300
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The main idea of this passage is:
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
C. What is The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
300
Regular exercise is beneficial, but too much exercise is not good for you. ____
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. helpful b. harmful c. pleasant
What is helpful?
300
Hi ma’am. I need to bring my son to your office today. Yes. Fever. I don’t know what’s wrong, but I am worried. Who did I call?
What is a doctor?
300
Kim had gone though her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with those clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway. What is the theme?
What is "It is better to give than to receive."
300
Chose the letter that shows the correct sequence of the sentences below.
1. Josh went to school.
2. Josh woke up.
3. Josh got dressed.
a. 2, 3, 1 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 3, 2, 1
What is a: 2.3.1?
400
Main idea is what the story ________.
a.) said at the end
b.) is mostly about
c.) said at the beginning
What is is mostly about?
400
The abandoned house was infested with vermin including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. ____
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. pests b. animals c. insects
What are pests?
400
Hi, I saw a picture of Sam on the stop sign in my neighborhood, and I think I might have found him. Does he have a red collar? Yes, he was playing in the water near my house, and I brought him inside. Who is Sam?
What is a dog?
400
The three year old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. "Splash!" What is the theme?
What is courage?
400
"To make a cake, start by collecting wheat, sugar, eggs, and milk. Next, combine them at a crafting table. Lastly, place the cake on a table to eat."
What is the last step?
A) Collect the ingredients
B) Combine the items
C) Place the cake on a table
D) Eat the cake in your hand
What is C: Place the cake on a table?
500
The sentences that support the main idea are called _____.
a. sentences
b. statements
c. key details
What are key details
500
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous ____
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. expensive b. cheap c. unattractive
What is unattractive?
500
So do you want to go out Friday night? I don’t know what time it’s playing, but I can find out. If we get there by 4:00, we will have time to get a great seat and some popcorn, too. It’s going to be great! Where are they going Friday night?
What is the movies?
500
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue since he was a foot taller. What is the theme?
What is teamwork?
500
"First, mine stone blocks. Then smelt the stone in a furnace to make smooth stone. Finally, use the smooth stone to build walls."
What happens second?
A) Smelt the stone
B) Mine stone blocks
C) Build walls
D) Gather coal
What is A: Smelt the stone?