Main Idea

Main Idea

Multiple Choice

The main idea is

• the most important point of the text

• an idea or conclusion that is drawn from evidence of the text

• the reason why the author chose to write the text

• a statement that someone makes about something they think will happen

Multiple Choice

What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

• supporting detail

• topic sentence

• example sentence

• transition sentence

Multiple Choice

What might be the main idea of a book titled Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?

• Tomatoes are easy to cook.

• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

• It is important to eat vegetables and fruit.

• Spinach is good for your bones.

Multiple Choice

Which chapter would have information about tigers, lions, and snow leopards?

• Lion, King of the Jungle

• Big Cats of the World

• How Tigers get their Stripes

• Save the Snow Leopards

Multiple Choice

Which detail supports a paragraph about bike safety?

• Helmets can protect your head from injuries.

• The first bike with pedals was invented in 1861.

• Bicycles are better for the environment than cars.

• A bicycle with only one wheel is called a unicycle.