MAIN IDEA & TEXT EVIDENCE
What is the main idea?
"Many students enjoy playing sports after school. Playing sports helps them stay active and build teamwork skills."
A. Students do homework after school.
B. Sports help students stay active and work together.
C. School is important.
D. Teamwork is difficult.
B. Sports help students stay active and work together.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The classroom was a zoo."
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
If a character slams the door and refuses to talk, what can you infer?
A. They are rushed.
B. They are tired.
C. They are upset or angry.
D. They are hungry.
C. They are upset or angry.
What is a claim?
A. A fact
B. An opinion that can be argued
C. A summary
D. A question
B. An opinion that can be argued
Which sentence is correct?
A. I cant find my book.
B. I can’t find my book.
C. I cant’ find my book.
D. I can,t find my book.
B. I can’t find my book.
Which sentence best supports the main idea that recycling helps the environment?
A. Recycling bins are blue.
B. Many people forget to recycle.
C. Recycling reduces waste in landfills.
D. Trash trucks come every week.
C. Recycling reduces waste in landfills.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Idiom
D. Hyperbole
B. Personification
What is a theme in a story where a boy practices daily and finally makes the team?
Hard work pays off / Never give up.
Which is the best claim?
A. School starts at 8:00 a.m.
B. Students should have longer recess because it improves focus.
C. Recess is outside.
D. Many schools exist.
B. Students should have longer recess because it improves focus.
Where does the comma belong?
After school we went to the park.
After school, we went to the park.
Read the paragraph:
"More schools are starting gardening clubs for students. In these clubs, students learn how to grow vegetables and flowers. They also learn about healthy eating and caring for the environment. Many students say gardening makes them feel calm and proud of their work."
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Gardening clubs teach students useful skills and have positive benefits.
What does this simile mean?
"He was as busy as a bee."
He was very busy.
What could be the theme of a story where a character stenotypes people without knowing them.
B. Don’t judge people before knowing them.
Which sentence is evidence?
A. I think homework is boring.
B. Homework is the worst thing ever.
C. Studies show homework can improve learning.
D. Teachers like homework.
C. Studies show homework can improve learning.
Choose the correct sentence.
A. My sister said “I will help you.”
B. My sister said I will help you.
C. My sister said “I will help you”.
D. My sister said, "I will help you."
D. My sister said, "I will help you."
Which TWO details support the idea that dogs make good pets? (Select all that apply.)
A. Dogs can be trained to follow commands.
B. Dogs have four legs.
C. Dogs can protect their owners.
D. Dogs need food.
A. Dogs can be trained to follow commands.
C. Dogs can protect their owners.
Select all that are examples of hyperbole.
A. I’ve told you a million times.
B. The stars danced in the sky.
C. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
D. The test took forever.
A. I’ve told you a million times.
C. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
D. The test took forever.
Select all themes that could fit a story about helping a new student feel welcome.
A. Kindness matters.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. Treat others how you want to be treated.
D. Winning is everything.
A. Kindness matters.
C. Treat others how you want to be treated.
Select all strong pieces of evidence for the claim: "Students should wear uniforms."
A. Uniforms reduce bullying.
B. I don’t like choosing outfits.
C. My friend likes uniforms.
D. Some studies show uniforms improve focus.
A. Uniforms reduce bullying.
D. Some studies show uniforms improve focus.
Select all sentences that use punctuation correctly.
A. Its raining outside.
B. It’s raining outside.
C. We have math, science, and reading.
D. We have math science and reading.
B. It’s raining outside.
C. We have math, science, and reading.
Read the paragraph:
"Although many people prefer driving, biking to work has several advantages. It reduces air pollution, saves money on gas, and provides daily exercise. In many cities, bike lanes are being added to make commuting safer and easier for cyclists."
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Biking to work has many benefits.
Read the paragraph:
"As Marcus waited for the results, time crawled like a tired snail. His thoughts were a storm crashing inside his mind, and the classroom walls seemed to close in around him."
What is one figurative language in this passage? How does Marcus feel?
Simile or Metaphor
anxiety and nervousness.
Read the paragraph:
"Lena stared at the acceptance email on her screen for a long time before closing her laptop. She glanced at the packed boxes in her room and sighed. When her phone buzzed with a message that read, 'Congratulations! I knew you could do it!' she didn’t respond right away."
What can the reader most reasonably infer about Lena?
A. She is unsure about her decision and feeling conflicted.
B. She forgot to reply to her friend’s message.
C. She did not want to receive the acceptance email.
D. She is excited and cannot wait to move.
A. She is unsure about her decision and feeling conflicted.
Short Answer:
Why is it important to include evidence in an argumentative essay?
Answer: Evidence supports the claim and makes the argument stronger and more convincing.
Rewrite the sentence correctly:
dont forget to bring your backpack said mom
Answer: “Don’t forget to bring your backpack,” said Mom.