Multiple choice
Catie and Katie had the same name. It sounded the same when anyone said it. But one Catie started with the letter "C" and the other with the letter "K." How could they know who was being called? They decided that "Catie" would stay the same and "Katie" would shorten her name to "Kate" to avoid confusion.
A) Catie didn't want to change her name to "Cate." B) Catie and Katie solved the problem of having similar names. C) "Catie" looked prettier in print than "Katie." D) Catie and Katie thought it was fun to have the same-sounding name.
B
It was backwards day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down.
Students had a backwards day.
The main idea is always the first sentence of the passage. True or False?
False
The main idea of a story tells us__________________.
A) Who is the main character B) What the story is mostly about C) The details of the story D) The topic
B
Every day I watch the workers drive huge tractors and push a ton of dirt. They have big cranes that help them place tall beams in the ground. The workers build walls using bricks. Every day it looks more and more like a school. Mom says I will go there in the fall.
They are building a new school.
Joe held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew into the air. Up, up, up it went. Then down, down, down into the basket. "Yes!" he yelled. "Nothing but the net!"
A) Joe can jump high. B) Joe likes basketball. C) Joe makes a basket. D) How to throw a basketball.
C
The rules for lining up are very clear. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition.
The rules for lining up are very clear.
The topic is a word that is often repeated in the passage. True or False?
True
How are topic and main idea connected?
A) The main idea is the same thing as the topic. B) The main idea is the main point the author is making about the topic. C) The main idea is the opposite of the topic. D) They aren't connected.
B
Aaron wanted to ride his bike to school. He saw that he had to a flat tire. Aaron said, "Oh no, I really wanted to ride my bike to school. I will have to wait until I get it fixed." His mom said, "I will take you to school today." Aaron went to school without his bike.
Aaron couldn't ride his bike because of a flat tire.
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then bake it in the oven. After a short time the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon it's ready to eat!
A) Pizza is made from flour. B) How to make homemade pizza. C) Pizza is easy to make. D) PIzza makes the kitchen smell delicious.
B
My mother is a veterinarian. She loves animals. When she was younger she had lots of pets. She works at a pet shelter on the weekends.
My mother loves animals and wants to help them.
A supporting detail is a detail that explains the main idea of the passage. True or False?
True
Where can you find the main idea?
A) The beginning of the passage B) The middle of the passage C) The end of the passage D) Any of these
D
When you register for a math class in college, try to pick a teacher who explains the concepts clearly. Also find a math teacher who is willing to answer students' questions in class. Not all are willing to do so. Try to find a math instructor who is willing to help students after class, too. Lastly, find a teacher who provides useful handouts and class notes.
Choose a math instructor who is helpful.
John's favorite sport is basketball. He practices every day after school. He won player of the year last year. One day, John hopes to enter a basketball competition (and of course win).
A) John practices everyday after school. B) He won player of the year last year. C) John's favorite sport is basketball. D) None of these
C
Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
The main idea is not always stated clearly in the passage. True or False?
True
How do you know if your main idea is correct?
A) The supporting details give many examples that support it. B) It is the first sentence. C) It is the title. D) It is the longest sentence.
A
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either.
Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to show viewers where the cold and warm air are. They have to display where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
A) Weather reporters need to show where the cold and air are B) Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way. C) Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. D) They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.
B
Sonny watches too much television. A toddler shouldn't spend hours sitting in front of a TV screen. Worse yet, some of his wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons he watches. His parents should spend more time reading or playing games with him and pull the plug on the TV! A baby needs more attention than just keeping them occupied and quiet.
Sonny watches too much TV and it's bad for him.
The topic is like the title of the passage. True or False?
True
What two things are needed to find the main idea?
A) Facts and examples B) Clues and prior knowledge C) Paper and pencil D) Comparing and contrasting
A
There is a village on an island near Scotland. It was built out of stone. A storm covered it in sand 4,000 years ago. It stayed covered until 1851. Then another storm blew the sand away. The village looked just like it did 4,000 years ago!
A village in Scotland that was covered in sand was discovered.