Main Idea
Art doesn't have to be in a museum or on display in a gallery. You probably have objects in your home that could be categorized as art. For instance, many sculptures or glass items could be considered works of art. If someone created it and it's pleasing to look at, you could call it art.
What is the main idea?
A. To tell about where to find art
B. To tell about sculptures
C. To tell about what art is
C. to tell about what art is
The day a 16-year-old gets his driver's license is very exciting. It often happens on the teen's birthday because that's when the test is legal. But even if the teen doesn't take the test on his or her birthday, it's still a (red-letter day) when that license is earned.
What do the words in the parenthesis mean?
a. a day for trouble
b. a day for rejection
c. a day for celebrating
a. a day for celebrating
Australia is a country that also is a continent. It could be considered an island, but it is awfully large to be (categorized) as one. Because of its size, it is labeled a continent instead. The whole land mass is one nation. It's divided into states, including Victoria and New South Wales.
What does the word in parentheses mean?
a. defined
b. divided
c. distanced
a. defined
Do you believe in luck? Some people are superstitious, which means they believe in signs. For instance, if a black cat crosses their path, they are nervous and fearful, and if they have to go to the thirteenth floor of a building, they are filled with anxiety.
You can infer that . . ?
a. they think those signs mean bad luck
b. they think they mean good luck.
c. you can't tell from the story
a. they think those signs mean bad luck
Dear Aunt Catherine, Thank you for the surprise birthday gift you delivered! I never would have expected to receive a tortoise. It was certainly the biggest surprise of the day. Even Dad was shocked, and Mom muttered something about needing to have a talk with you. Love, Aaron.
What is the main idea?
a. to tell about getting the present
b. to tell about the tortoise
c. to tell about his aunt
A. to tell about getting the present
Many festivals take place in summer and fall. That's because the weather is more dependable in those seasons. It's better to have outdoor activities when there is less chance of rain, snow, or sleet. If you plan a spring celebration, it might (rain cats and dogs) and ruin everyone's fun.
What do the words in parenthesis mean?
a. rain very hard
b. ruin the pet festival
c. rain so hard that pets are washed away
a. rain very hard
What does the word in parentheses mean?
a. pretty
b. interesting
c. threatening
c. threatening
The director of the Elm City Aquarium was upset. The people at the city council meeting didn't understand! The aquarium was an important part of the city, and it couldn't stay open without more money. Why were they being so stubborn? The director sighed in frustration.
It is likely that . . ?
a. the aquarium needed money.
b. the aquarium didn't need money.
c. the director didn't care about money.
a. the aquarium needed money
Calligraphy is the art of shaping letters. There are special pens and ink and special ways of writing each letter. The artist must have very steady hands because the ink is permanent. The artist dips the pen in ink and tries not to drip on the page because a single drip could ruin an entire project.
What is the main idea?
a. to tell about the letters' calligraphy
b. to tell about calligraphy
c. to tell about the artist
b. to tell about calligraphy
The city of San Francisco is one of the hilliest in the United States. Drivers have to watch their speed when going down the steep streets. They also have to watch out for the electric cable cars, which zip across the city, carrying passengers. They are easy to spot because they're so (cheerful) and red.
What does the word in parenthesis mean?
a. bright
b. happy
c. interesting
b. happy
Ever since Veronica's dad went back to college, her family has been on a strict budget. He still works, but each class costs hundreds of dollars. Everyone in the family has learned to (economize) in order to make it possible for him to pay for classes. It'll just be for three more years.
What is the meaning of the word in the parentheses?
a. eat less
b. spend more money
c. be careful with money
c. be careful with money
Seafood, whether it's from the store or a restaurant, is often frozen before its cooked. This is usually true, unless you are on a coast. If you're eating at a restaurant on the ocean or choosing fish from the seaside store, the seafood might not have been frozen.
It is likely that . . ?
a. freezing is done for fun.
b. freezing is done to make it taste worse
c. freezing is done to keep it fresh
Lucas and his mom left their house very early in the morning because the race began at 8am. They arrived at the starting point and made sure their water bottles were full. They checked the air in the bike tires, changed into their biking shoes, and then wheeled their bikes to the starting line.
What is the main idea?
a. to tell about the race
b. to tell about their day
c. to tell about before the race
C. to tell about before the race
Everyone was terrified of the pirate Blackbeard. This legendary villain was known far and wide for his supposed cruelty. It was said that his heart was (as black as night). However, the real Blackbeard didn't use violence very often. He relied on his reputation to strike fear in peoples' hearts.
What do the words in parenthesis mean?
a. the color black
b. evil
c. he didn't have a heart
b. evil
Some last names originally were given to people because of the work they did. Many men in a village might have the first name John. In order to (distinguish) which John you were talking about, you might say "John the Miller." Eventually, people just said John Miller, John Smith, or John Farmer.
What is the meaning of the word in parentheses?
a. make clear which one
b. make seem respectable
c. make fun on
a. make clear which one
William Shakespeare was a playwright who lived in England centuries ago. He is one of the most famous authors in history. What many people don't know is that some of his plots were taken from other plays. It wasn't considered stealing to use stories that had been told before.
It is likely that . . ?
a. he got in trouble
b. he didn't get into trouble
c. he didn't know the stories were already written
b. he didn't get into trouble
Fairy tales are thought of as children's stories, but some versions have a surprising amount of violence in them. Because the violence is so clearly imaginary, most adults don't think of the stories as frightening. However, a child might not understand. He might think the event could really take place.
What is the main idea?
a. to tell about fairy tales
b. to tell about violence in fairy tales
c. to tell children's stories
a. to tell about fairy tales
It was already September! Catherine couldn't believe how fast the year was (flying by). It seemed like the winter holidays were just a little while ago when actually eight months had passed. She'd certainly made a lot of New Year's resolutions that she hadn't managed to keep as of yet!
What do the words in parenthesis mean?
a. going up high
b. going away
c. going by fast
c. going by fast
Tea is a drink that is usually made from plant leaves. People have (brewed) various kinds of tea since prehistoric times. Its made by steeping or soaking leaves, stems, or berries in hot water. The longer the tea ingredients stay in hot water, the stronger the beverage's flavor will be.
What is the meaning of the word in the parentheses?
a. written down
b. mixed with hot water
c. told about
b. mixed with hot water
Jackie was supposed to call her mom from her cell phone every day after school because she needed to tell her where she was going. One day, Jackie couldn't do so. She realized this when she went to take out her phone. Fortunately, she was able to call her mom from the school office.
It is likely that . . ?
a. she didn't feel like using her phone
b. she'd forgotten her phone
c. she'd forgotten her mom's number
b. she'd forgotten her phone