Main Idea and Details
"Jordan works two jobs. Studies at night to become a nurse. Is often tired but continues anyway."
The main idea is that Jordan works hard to reach a goal (becoming a nurse) despite being tired.
"The teacher was pleased with the student’s work." What does pleased mean?
100: Pleased = happy or satisfied
Choose the correct sentence:
A. She go to work every day.
B. She goes to work every day.
She goes to work every day.
Choose the correct sentence:
A. I like apples oranges and bananas.
B. I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
100: B. I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
"Sam is wearing a coat, gloves, and a scarf."
What can you infer about the weather?
100: It is cold outside.
"Chris forgot an umbrella. When leaving work, it was raining heavily. By the time home was reached, clothes were soaked."
Why were the clothes soaked?
200: The clothes were soaked because it was raining and there was no umbrella.
"The road was slippery after the rain."
What does slippery mean?
200: Slippery = smooth/wet and easy to fall on
Fill in the blank:
"They ___ watching TV when the phone rang."
(A. is / B. were / C. was)
200: B. were
Where does the comma go?
"After dinner we watched a movie."
200: After dinner, we watched a movie.
"The lights are off, and no one answers the door."What can you infer?
200: No one is home (or they are not answering).
"Many people recycle paper, glass, and plastic. Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment."
What is one detail that supports the main idea?
300: One detail: People recycle paper, glass, and plastic.
"Pat made a decision after thinking carefully."
What does decision mean?
300: Decision = a choice made after thinking
Choose the correct verb:
"He ___ finished his homework before dinner."
(A. have / B. has / C. having)
300: B. has
Choose the correct sentence:
A. Its raining outside.
B. It’s raining outside.
300: B. It’s raining outside.
"A student studies every night and asks questions in class."
What can you infer about the student?
300: The student is hardworking or wants to succeed.
"Taylor saved money every week. After a year, there was enough to buy a used car."
What did Taylor do to reach the goal?
400: Taylor saved money every week.
"The manager said the plan was effective."
What does effective mean?
400: Effective = works well / produces a good result
Fix the sentence:
"Running late the bus was missed."
What is the correct sentence?
400: The bus was missed because they were running late. (Accept: “They missed the bus because they were running late.”)
Fix the sentence:
"my brother lives in texas."
400: My brother lives in Texas.
"The car won’t start, and the lights are dim."
What is likely the problem?
400: The battery is likely dead.
"Online classes are convenient for many adults. However, they require strong time management skills."
What is the main idea?
500: The main idea is that online classes are convenient but require good time management.
"The instructions were complex, so it took extra time to understand them."
What does complex mean?
500: Complex = complicated or not simple
Choose the correct sentence:
A. If he would study, he will pass.
B. If he studies, he will pass.
500: B. If he studies, he will pass.
Choose the correct sentence:
A. She said “I am tired”.
B. She said, “I am tired.”
500: B. She said, “I am tired.”
"A worker arrives early, finishes tasks on time, and helps others."
What can you infer about this worker?
500: The worker is responsible, reliable, or a good employee.