main idea masters
“Lions live in groups called prides. They hunt together and protect each other.”
What is the main idea?
A. Lions eat meat
B. Lions work together in groups
C. Lions live in Africa
B. Lions work together in groups
“The desert was arid, so plants struggled to grow.”
What does arid mean?
A. Very dry
B. Very cold
C. Very noisy
A. Very dry
Which sentence is correct?
A. she went to the park yesterday
B. She went to the park yesterday.
C. She went to the park yesterday
B. She went to the park yesterday.
What is a synonym for happy?
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Angry
B. Joyful
“In Cinderella, the problem is that she must leave the ball at midnight.”
What story element is this?
Setting
Character traits
Problem
Solution
Theme (simplified)
Problem
“Bees fly from flower to flower collecting nectar. They use the nectar to make honey in their hive.”
What is the main idea?
A. Bees are yellow
B. Bees make honey from nectar
C. Bees live in trees
B. Bees make honey from nectar
“The puppy was tiny, so it could fit in Mia’s hands.”
What does tiny mean?
A. Very big
B. Very small
C. Very loud
B. Very small
Which sentence is correct?
A. we went to the zoo yesterday
B. We went to the zoo yesterday.
C. We went to the zoo yesterday
B. We went to the zoo yesterday.
What is a synonym for big?
A. Huge
B. Small
C. Short
A. Huge
n a story, who the story is about is called the:
A. Setting
B. Character
C. Problem
B. Character
“Many animals hibernate in the winter. Bears, bats, and some frogs sleep for months.”
What is the main idea?
A. Winter is cold
B. Bears are big
C. Animals sleep during winter months
C. Animals sleep during winter months
“The boy was exhausted after running the long race.”
What does exhausted mean?
A. Very tired
B. Very hungry
C. Very excited
A. Very tired
Which word should fill in the blank?
“The cat ___ sleeping on the couch.”
A. is
B. are
C. am
A. is
What is an antonym for cold?
A. Hot
B. Warm coat
C. Snowy
A. Hot
The time and place where a story happens is called the:
A. Plot
B. Setting
C. Theme
B. Setting
“Libraries are quiet places where people can read books, study, and learn new things.”
What is the main idea?
A. Libraries are places for reading and learning
B. Libraries are big buildings
C. Libraries have chairs
A. Libraries are places for reading and learning
“The water in the lake was freezing, so we did not swim.”
What does freezing mean?
A. Very cold
B. Very dirty
C. Very deep
A. Very cold
Which sentence is correct?
A. The dogs runs fast.
B. The dogs run fast.
C. The dogs running fast.
B. The dogs run fast.
What is a synonym for fast?
A. Quick
B. Slow
C. Quiet
A. Quick
When the character fixes the problem, it is called the:
A. Solution
B. Setting
C. Character trait
A. Solution
“Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Without these things, plants cannot live.”
What is the main idea?
A. Plants grow in soil
B. Plants need certain things to live and grow
C. Plants are green
B. Plants need certain things to live and grow
“The girl felt nervous before her spelling test. Her hands were shaking.”
What does nervous mean?
A. Calm
B. Worried or scared
C. Sleepy
B. Worried or scared
Which word is a noun?
A. Jump
B. Happy
C. Teacher
C. Teacher
What is a synonym for smart?
A. Clever
B. Silly
C. Loud
A. Clever
If a character helps others and shares, what is their character trait?
A. Kind
B. Angry
C. Lazy
A. Kind