Main Idea
Combination questions
VOCAB
Combination Questions
100

Whats the main idea? The red angry bird was sad. He could not do any cool tricks like the other birds. He tried to go fast like the yellow bird, but he could not. He tried to drop eggs but he could not do that either.

The red angry bird was upset because he could not do tricks.

100

What is the main idea?Cody is a great soccer player. He practices every day after school. Cody plays for his school soccer team. So far this year he has scored six goals! Cody can kick the ball very far. He can also run very fast. Everyone thinks that Cody is the best soccer player they know

The Main idea is Cody is a great soccer player

100

 COMPOUND SENTENCES 

When two complete sentences are combined with either the word or, and, or but. 

100

What is the main idea?

The important point of the story.

200

Whats the main idea? The yellow angry bird loved to go fast. He went fast in the park. He went fast on the road. Because he could go fast, the yellow angry bird could beat all the other birds in a race.

The yellow angry bird loved to go fast.

200

She likes pizza 

Is this a simple or compound sentence

Simple sentence

200

What are emotions

What the person is feeling.

200

Jims dog does not like to get wet. He avoids water at all cost. When Jim has to give his dog a bath, the dog tries to run away. The dog does not even like it when it rains. What is the main idea?

Jims dog does not like water

300

What is the main idea?


Today the circus came to town. They came in a big, red train. It was a circus train. There was a little engine pulling four circus cars. In the first circus car there were two clowns! In the next circus car were three elephants. In the last circus car I saw four lions! The circus will be fun! 

What is the main idea?

a) the circus is coming to town

b) there were three elephants 

c) there were four lions 

d) I do not like the circus



a) the circus is coming to town

300

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My dog is called Buttons and he learns new tricks really quickly. When I say “Hands”, he will give me one of his front paws. He can even walk on two legs when I tell him to. It only took me three days to teach him these tricks. I don’t think other dogs can learn as quickly as Buttons. He is the best. 

What is the main idea?

a. My dog is not clever.

b. My dog is the smartest dog!

 c. I wish I can be a good dog trainer.

B. Buttons is the smartest dog!

300

Nonfiction

 Is based on real events & information, including people.

300

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 so the new carpet stays clean. What is the main idea?

Peter's parents made new rules

400

There are many kinds of bears. White polar bears live in cold places. They eat mostly seals. Black bears live in the forest. They eat nuts, berries, fruit and insects. Brown bears live in many places. They can be found in grassy lands, and woods. They eat nuts, berries, and fish. They also eat other animals. 

What is the main idea? 

a) brown bears eat nuts, berries, and fish 

b) there are many kinds of bears 

c) polar bears live in cold places 

d) black bears live in the forest

b) there are many kinds of bears

400

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end, we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! 

The main idea of this passage is:

 A. Weekends are times to be sad. 

B. The writer enjoys spending time with family. 

C. The writer’s grandparents live far away.

 D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.





B. The writer enjoys spending time with family

400

Fiction

The story is not real instead it is made up.

400

She likes staying at home and he enjoys playing sports.

Is this a compound sentence or a simple sentence

compound sentence 

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