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- 1. Multiple Choice
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSoccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.Soccer players learn how to dribble.They learn how to work together as teammates.Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. - 3. Multiple ChoiceJenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?Jenny got sick.Jenny wants to be a nurse.Her grandmother was in the hospital.Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother. - 4. Multiple ChoiceMary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?The kitten sleeps a lot.Mary plays with her kittenMary’s new pet is a kitten.Mary want a new pet. - 5. Multiple ChoiceMany people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?Giraffes do make noisesGiraffes talk all the time.Cows and giraffes talk to each other.Lots of people have heard giraffes talk. - 6. Multiple Choice
What is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about called?
Topic
Claim
Main Idea
Transitional sentence
- 7. Multiple Choice
True or False: The main idea does not need supporting details.
True
False
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?There are many landfills available for waste.Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.Clean jars before recycling them.Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?Many people sleep later on the weekends.Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.Dark rooms are best for sleeping.Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?Who is the main character?What is the main event?What is one important detail?What point is the author trying to make?
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