Main Idea Master
Which detail does NOT support the main idea “Exercise is important”?
A. Improves health
B. Builds strength
C. Watching television
watching television
She go to school every day.
She goes to school every day.
It was raining. We still went outside.
Combine these sentences.
It was raining and we still went outside.
It was raining but we still went outside.
Although it was raining, we still went outside.
She felt exhausted after practice.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
Turn this sentence into a question:
“They finished their homework.”
Did they finish their homework?
A passage describes students preparing for a school play by memorizing lines and practicing daily. What could be the main idea of this passage?
Students are preparing for a school play.
I like pizza pasta and tacos.
I like pizza, pasta, and tacos.
What is the nickname for three consecutive strikes in bowling?
a turkey
The sidewalks were wet, and people carried umbrellas.
What do you think happened earlier?
It rained.
How many NBA championships have the New York Knicks won?
0
A paragraph explains how plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
What is the main idea?
Plants need certain things to grow.
Which two basketball teams are based in New York City?
The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
How many times has Michael Jordan won the slam dunk contest?
2
He checked his watch three times and paced near the door.
How do you think he was feeling?
Nervous or impatient
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the NHL playoffs?
The Stanley Cup
How many personal fouls can a player commit in an NBA game before being disqualified?
six
Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) ready.
were
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18 inches
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
6
Combine these sentences:
The sun set. The sky turned orange.
The sky turned orange when the sun set.
The sun set and the sky turned orange.
The sky turned orange because the sun set.
How many players are on a soccer team on the field?
11
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
- Blue
- Black
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
The lights were off, and the students backpacks were gone.
What is something you can infer from this statement?
School is over.
The classroom is empty.
The athlete was resilient after losing the game.
What does resilient mean?
Able to recover quickly.
He listened to music. He did homework.
Combine these sentences using the word while.
He listened to music while he did homework.