Main Idea
What is the main idea of a story?
A. The time and place it happens
B. The most important message or point
C. The people in the story
D. The problem in the story
What does the word “gigantic” most likely mean in the sentence: “The gigantic cake took up the whole table”?
A. Small
B. Delicious
C. Huge
D. Expensive
Which text structure tells about how things are the same and different?
A. Problem and solution
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Sequence
If a boy puts on his coat and grabs an umbrella, what can you infer?
A. He is cold.
B. It might rain.
C. He is going to school.
D. He likes umbrellas.
What is the author’s purpose if they write to make you laugh?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Argue
What detail best supports the main idea: “Dogs make great pets”?
A. Some dogs are loud.
B. Dogs need to be walked.
C. Dogs are friendly and loyal.
D. Dogs can run fast.
Read this sentence: “The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch.” What does timid mean?
A. Excited
B. Brave
C. Shy
D. Wild
Which clue word shows a cause-and-effect structure?
A. Both
B. First
C. Because
D. Next
The cat ran under the bed when the door slammed. What can you infer?
A. The cat was tired.
B. The cat was hungry.
C. The cat was scared.
D. The cat was chasing something.
You read a recipe for making cookies. What is the author’s purpose?
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Describe
After reading a passage about recycling, what is the best summary of the main idea?
A. Recycling is boring.
B. Recycling helps reduce trash and save the environment.
C. Recycling takes time.
D. People throw away too much paper.
Which word is a synonym for reluctant?
A. Happy
B. Unwilling
C. Loud
D. Eager
If a passage explains how a tornado forms and what damage it causes, what is the text structure?
A. Sequence
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Description
Emily’s hands were covered in paint, and colorful papers were spread on the table. What can you infer she was doing?
A. Making lunch
B. Painting a room
C. Cleaning up
D. Doing an art project
A writer explains why people should recycle more and gives strong reasons. What is the author’s purpose?
A. Entertain
B. Describe
C. Persuade
D. Inform