Main Idea Practice

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about moonwalkers?

Back

People who walked on the moon

Front

Why was the red angry bird upset?

Back

The red angry bird was upset because he could not do tricks.

Front

What did the yellow angry bird like to do?

Back

The yellow angry bird liked to do many things by flying fast.

Front

What happened while five birds were playing?

Back

While five birds were playing, three pigs stole their eggs.

Front

In speaking, reading, and writing, what is the main idea?

Back

the most important point or thought.

Front

Supporting detail for: "The turkey should be our national bird."

Back

The turkey is a brave bird.

Front

If this is the main idea, which detail does not fit? Bald eagles needed laws to protect them. Options: Many of the forests were cut down, They do not make good pets, Hunters killed them for their feathers, The pesticide DDT poisoned the animals they ate.

Back

They do not make good pets.

Front

Which of these would make the strongest main idea?

• The bald eagle is a good symbol for America.
• Bald eagles have hooked beaks to tear open their prey.
• laws about bald eagles
• Baby eagles are called eaglets.

Back

The bald eagle is a good symbol for America.

Front

Which is true?

• The topic must be about the main idea.
• All details must be about the main idea.
• The main idea must tell about the details.
• Only one main idea is possible for a topic.

Back

All details must be about the main idea.

Front

Ed had promised to meet Joe at the skating pond after school. They were going to have a race. Everyone from school was going to be there. Ed knew Joe could skate fast, but he was sure he could beat him. He just hoped he would skate his very best against Joe.

Back

Ed and Joe planned to race against each other.