Main Idea
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a) Boots is my dog.
b) Boots can sit.
c) Boots is very smart.
d) Most dogs can't dance.
c) Boots is very smart.
The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.
(A) disguised
(B) watchful
(C) superior
(D) youthful
(B) watchful
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Kassandra.
What can you infer about Kassandra?
(A) She is shy
(B) She hates people
(C) She wants to hide
(D) She wants to go outside and play
(a) she is shy
Read the sentence below. Determine the cause in the sentence.
Zayon got a tummy ache when he ate too much ice cream.
He got a tummy ache.
Read the sentence. Fix the capitalization errors.
disneyland is my favorite Place to visit during the Summer.
Disneyland is my favorite place to visit during the summer.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a) Todd had a great birthday.
b) Joey had a great birthday.
c) Todd got lots of gifts.
d) Joey got lots of gifts.
b) Joey had a great birthday.
The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.
(A) escape
(B) scare
(C) tempt
(D) entertain
(A) escape
Ashley came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
A) Ashley's car is broken.
B) Ashley is going on vacation.
C) Ashley is going shopping.
D) Ashley lives in a big city.
D) Ashley lives in a big city.
Read the sentence below. Determine the effect in the sentence.
Aulani didn't eat her breakfast quickly, so she missed the school bus.
She missed the school bus.
Read the sentence. Fix the capitalization errors.
ms. ruby likes to play with her cat MoMo and eat Cookies And Cream ice cream.
Ms. Ruby likes to play with her cat Momo and eat cookies and cream ice cream.
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!
What is the main idea?
(A) Weekends are times to travel
(B) The author's grandparents live far away
(C) The author enjoys spending time with her family
(D) The author is sad to leave her cousins
(C) The author enjoys spending time with her family
I tried to make my dog fetch the ball, but she BALKED.
(A) forgot
(B) slept
(C) refused
(D) leaped
(c) refused
It was raining outside. Mr. Park got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, he ate breakfast and grabbed his backpack. Before Mr. Park left the house, she probably _________________.
A) got his sunglasses
B) made a sandwich
C) picked up his umbrella
D) put on sandals
C) picked up his umbrella
Read the sentence below. Determine the cause in the sentence.
Gustavo didn't go to school because it was Saturday.
Gustavo didn't go to school.
Read the sentence. Fix the capitalization errors.
ms. Karis enjoys going to playa del Rey to make sand Sculptures.
Ms. Karis enjoys going to Playa del Rey to make sand sculptures.
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 anymore. 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.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a) Peter cannot go in the living room.
b) Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c) Peter likes to make a mess.
d) Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
d) Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
(A) thrilled
(B) modest
(c) bored
(d) nervous
(d) nervous
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
A) were pretty
B) didn't look alike
C) didn't fit very well
D) fit perfectly
C) didn't fit very well
Read the sentence below. Determine the effect in the sentence.
Dalia was hungry, so her mother made her a cheese sandwich.
Read the sentence. Fix the capitalization errors.
Crystal and kevin played Basketball together during outdoor Play.
Crystal and Kevin played basketball together during outdoor play.