Main Idea
What is the main idea of a passage mostly about a dog learning to fetch?
A) Dogs need exercise
B) A dog learns a new skill
C) Fetching is easy
B) A dog learns a new skill
Which detail tells where the story takes place?
A) The boy was happy
B) He played all day
C) The park was crowded
C) The park was crowded
What happens because it starts raining?
A) The sun comes out
B) The game is canceled
C) The kids go outside
B) The game is canceled
The boy puts on a coat and hat. What can you infer?
A) It is summer
B) He is tired
C) It is cold outside
C) It is cold outside
The word quickly means:
A) Slowly
B) Fast
C) Loud
B) Fast
The passage is about kids working together to clean a park. Which sentence best tells what the whole passage is mostly about?
A) The park is big
B) Kids like playing
C) Kids work together to help their community
C) Kids work together to help their community
What detail shows the character is kind?
A) She smiled
B) She helped her friend
C) She ran fast
B) She helped her friend
What caused the plant to grow tall?
A) It was picked
B) It stayed inside
C) It got water and sunlight
C) It got water and sunlight
The girl keeps checking the clock before a test. What can you infer?
A) She is bored
B) She is nervous
C) She is hungry
B) She is nervous
“The room was silent.” What does silent mean?
A) Very noisy
B) Very bright
C) Very quiet
C) Very quiet
The passage explains how a seed grows into a plant. What is the main idea?
A) Plants need water
B) Seeds grow into plants
C) Flowers are colorful
B) Seeds grow into plants
Which detail supports that the girl was nervous?
A) Her hands were shaking
B) She talked loudly
C) She laughed with friends
A) Her hands were shaking
The boy forgot his homework. What was the effect?
A) He had to finish it later
B) He got praise
C) He went to recess
A) He had to finish it later
The dog waits by the door wagging its tail. What can you infer?
A) The dog wants to go outside
B) The dog is sick
C) The dog is tired
A) The dog wants to go outside
“The boy felt proud after finishing the project.” What does proud mean?
A) Happy about what he did
B) Sad
C) Angry
A) Happy about what he did
A passage tells about a girl practicing every day to learn to ride a bike. What is the main idea?
A) Practice helps you learn new things
B) Bikes are fun
C) Riding bikes is hard
A) Practice helps you learn new things
Which detail best supports the main idea that teamwork is important?
A) The class talked
B) The bell rang
C) Everyone shared jobs
C) Everyone shared jobs
What caused the class to be quiet?
A) The board turned on
B) The principal came in
C) The students had indoor recess
B) The principal came in
The character smiles after finishing a hard task. What can you infer?
A) The task was easy
B) The character is angry
C) The character feels proud
C) The character feels proud
“The puppy was curious about the new toy.” What does curious mean?
A) Wanting to learn more
B) Scared
C) Sleepy
A) Wanting to learn more
The passage explains different ways animals stay safe in winter. What is the main idea?
A) Animals live in forests
B) Winter is cold
C) Animals use different ways to survive winter
C) Animals use different ways to survive winter
Which detail helps you understand why the character succeeded?
A) He tried once
B) He gave up
C) He practiced every day
C) He practiced every day
The character studied every night. What was the effect?
A) He was tired
B) He forgot the answers
C) He passed the test
C) He passed the test
The student asks questions and takes notes during a lesson. What can you infer?
A) The student is confused
B) The student wants to learn
C) The student is tired
B) The student wants to learn
“The character was determined to finish the race.” What does determined mean?
A) Ready to quit
B) Very tired
C) Not giving up
C) Not giving up