Main Idea
Grammo is an online learning game. It teaches students about nouns and verbs. Every time they get a question right, they get a turn in the game. Everyone loves playing this learning game.
What is the main idea?
A. Grammo is an online game.
B. Grammo teaches students about grammar.
C. Grammo is a fun and educational online game.
D. Grammo is enjoyed by many students.
c. Grammo is a fun and educational online game.
Zira danced across the floor. Her baby sister, Myra, admired her. She imitated Zira, which made everyone laugh.
What does “imitate” mean?
A. To make fun of
B. To copy
C. To dance
D. To laugh
B. To copy
Which word is used to separate paragraphs into different sections?
A. Sentences
B. Commas
C. Headings
D. Conjunctions
C. Headings
Juan wanted to get an A in math. He asked his teacher what he had to study. He paid attention in class. He studied every night. He got an A!
What is the central message of this story?
A. A boy likes math.
B. Hard work pays off.
C. A boy pays attention in class.
D. Be kind to others.
B. Hard work pays off.
(1)Miss Stella gave three pages of reading for homework.
(2) Ben wrote down his homework in his notebook. (3) Harriet looked concerned. (4) Beth likes to read, so she was happy.
(5) Ben likes to write but does not like to read.
Which sentence reveals Ben’s point of view?
Sentence 5. Ben likes to write but does not like to read.
Mrs. Hamilton reads to her class every day. She reads mysteries to them. Mysteries make her students think. They have to think to figure out the mysteries.
What is the main idea?
A. Mysteries make Mrs. Hamilton’s students think.
B. Mrs. Hamilton likes to read.
C. Mrs. Hamilton has mystery books.
D. Mrs. Hamilton’s students like books.
A. Mysteries make Mrs. Hamilton’s students think.
Jake practiced basketball every day. Even though he practiced, he struggled to get the ball in the net. Hopefully he will get better soon!
What does “struggle” mean?
A. To try with little result
B. To care about something
C. To drop the ball
D. To be concerned about something
A. To try with little result
When baking cookies, it is important to soften the butter first. Then, mix all of the dry ingredients and put aside. Mix the butter, eggs and milk together, slowly adding the dry ingredients. Finally, add the chips before baking.
Put in the correct order:
Bake the cookies
Soften the butter
Mix butter, eggs and milk
Mix the dry ingredients
1. Soften the butter
2. Mix the dry ingredients
3. Mix butter, eggs and milk
4. Bake the cookies
Tanya was new to the school. She missed her old friends. She was sad because she sat all alone. Gina came over and introduced herself. They quickly became friends. Tanya felt much better.
What is the theme, or lesson, of this story?
A. Be kind to others.
B. A girl goes to a new school.
C. Crime doesn’t pay.
D. A girl feels better.
A. Be kind to others.
Many students have to wear school uniforms. Some students do not like them. But, they make everyone look neat. Students save time picking out clothes in the morning. Finally, students focus more on school and less on clothes.
What is the author’s point of view about school uniforms?
The author likes the idea of school uniforms.
(The author provides three solid reasons why they are good for students.)
(1)Do you own a dog? (2) Dogs make great pets. (3)They are friendly to everyone. (4) They make you feel better when you feel lonely. (5) They also help guard a house.
What sentence is the main idea?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
B. Sentence (2) Dogs make great pets.
The ancient town was located in Rome. It was so old that records of its beginning no longer exist.
What word makes the BEST context clue for defining the word, “ancient”?
A. Town
B. Located
C. Old
D. Records
C. Old
What is an antonym for “partner”?
A. Advantage
B. Responsible
C. Opponent
D. Defend
C. Opponent
The softball team wanted to have a party at the end of the season. The coach supplied the drinks. Jose and Henry brought pizza. Andrea and Dorothy brought sandwiches. Karen and Keith made the desserts. The party was a success!
What is the lesson of this story?
A. Everyone should work together.
B. Pizza is delicious.
C. Don’t be jealous of others.
D. Be a good friend.
A. Everyone should work together.
(1) Tommy wants to be the team captain. (2) Kim wants to be captain too. (3) Alice is on the team. (4) She thinks Pete would be a good choice. (5) Who is going to get the job?
What sentence shows Alice’s point of view?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4. She thinks Pete would be a good choice
olden Retrievers are well-liked and faithful. They are good with children. They have an excellent sense of smell and tracking abilities. They sometimes take part in search and rescue teams. Would you like to own a Golden Retriever?
What is the main idea?
A. Golden Retrievers are well-liked.
B. Golden Retrievers are well-liked and faithful.
C. Golden Retrievers have a good sense of smell.
D. Golden Retrievers are lovable and helpful to society.
D. Golden Retrievers are lovable and helpful to society.
This sentence summarizes all of the details and the topic of this passage
Jordan’s primary argument was that he did all of the work on the project. This main point gave him success. He was given extra credit.
What word makes the BEST context clue for defining the word, “primary”?
A. Work
B. Main
C. Success
D. Credit
B. Main
(1) Juan performed a science experiment. (2) He wanted to test which dye had a darker stain, red or green. (3) He used a white shirt for his experiment. (4) The red dye came out darker than the green one. (5) The green dye smelled funny. (6) Juan was happy with his results.
Which sentence reveals the results of Juan’s experiment?
4. The red dye came out darker than the green dye.
James wanted the Superhero Action Video Game more than anything else in the world. His friends told him it was boring, but he didn’t listen. He saved his allowance for 6 months. Once he got the game, he realized it was boring. His friends were right!
What is the central message?
A. Video games are fun.
B. Remember to save your money.
C. Be kind to others.
D. Take the time to listen to others.
D. Take the time to listen to others.
Ahh recess! A time to play tag, play with your friends, or read a book if you want. But should recess rules be more strict? A school in Florida is looking into changing the ways recess run. Currently students are allowed to choose if they want to play, read, or be on electronics. By allowing students to read or play on electronics, we are sending a message that exercise and social time is not important.
What is the author's point of view about current recess rules.
The author thinks that recess rules should be more strict.
(1) Did you ever get a friendly letter? (2) Friendly letters are fun to write. (3) You get to share your thoughts. (4) Friendly letters are fun to read. (5) It is great finding a letter in your mailbox.
(6) Friendly letters are fun to give and to receive. (7) Have you ever written one?
What sentence is the main idea?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 6
D. Sentence 7
C. Sentence 6. Friendly letters are fun to give and to receive.
This sentence summarizes all of the details and the topic of this passage.
Xavier’s mother told him to always clean up after himself. He wanted to avoid getting into trouble, so he made sure all of his toys were put away before he left the room.
What words make the BEST context clues for defining the word, “avoid”?
A. mother told him
B. after himself
C. made sure
D. left the room
C. Made sure
(1)People like fruit. (2) Did you know it is good for you? (3) Grapes are good for your heart. (4) Apples are good for your brain. (5) Grapefruit is good for your skin and hair. (6) People like eating fruit which is a healthy food.
Which sentence is a summary of the paragraph?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 5
D. Sentence 6
D. Sentence 6. People like eating fruit which is a healthy food.
Miss Henry’s room was a mess! Jody and Jill began putting the chairs away. Ken and Jaeden picked up all of the toys. Mattie and Caryn lined up all of the desks. Jim and Steve threw away all of the trash. The room was neat and tidy again!
What is the BEST central message?
A. Kindness
B. Cooperation
C. Courage
D. Acceptance
B. Cooperation
1. Schools out for summer! 2. Or is it? 3. Many schools are requiring student's to complete a summer packet. 4. The summer packet was created so students would stay sharp on skills they just learned. 5. This is important due to summer slides. 6. Summer slide is when a student forgets everything that they have learned. 7. The summer packet would be beneficial for students to keep their learning up.
Which sentences supports the Author's point of view about the summer packet?
Sentence 5 and 7
5. This is important due to summer slides.
7. The summer packet would be beneficial for students to keep their learning up.