Main Idea

Main Idea

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Multiple Choice

Chameleons are usually omnivorous animals, which means they eat both meat and plants. A chameleon’s diet may include leaves, berries, insects and snails. They use their lengthy, sticky tongue to catch their prey. Some larger chameleons will even hunt small reptiles

What is the main idea?

• Chamelons eat plants

• Coyotes eat small animals

• Chameleons have an omnivoe diet, which means they eat plants and animals

Multiple Choice

Coyotes are known to be nocturnal. They are often active during the night. Although, sometimes, during the day, coyotes can be seen in areas where humans don't try to harm them If a coyote lives in a place where they are regularly hunted, then it will remain nocturnal

What is the main idea?

• People always see coyotes during the day.

• Coyotes are nocturnal animals, but can soemtimes be seen during the day

• Some people hunt coyotes, so they remain nocturnal

Multiple Choice

At age 19, Ruth signed his first pro baseball contract with the Baltimore Orioles He was so young that some of the veteran players on the team began calling him "Babe." The nickname has stuck with him ever since He had a couple other nicknames as well He was called the “Great Bambino" and the "Sultan of Swat"

What is the main idea?

• Babe Ruth was a great baseball player.

• During his career, Babe Ruth had some different nicknames

• Babe Ruth played for the Baltimore Orioles.

Multiple Choice

Wolves often hunt at nighttime in groups. Wolves are carnivores. They usually hunt big animals, but they will eat small animals if they're hungry. They work together to trap, catch and kill larger animals, like deer and moose.

What is the main idea?

• Wolves work together, often at nighttime, to hunt other animals.

• Wolves hunt only small animals.

• Wolves only hunt alone at nighttime.

Multiple Choice

An orchestra is a group of musicians organized to perform music. The group is lead by a conductor, who makes sure the musicians keep the beat of the music. Instruments in an orchestra include the cello, violin, flute, clarinet, drums, trombone, and trumpet. When played together, the sounds of these instruments blend to make beautiful music!

What is the main idea?

• Conductors use a baton to help musicians keep the beat of the music.

• Orchestras include mostly brass and woodwind instruments.

• An orchestra is a group of musicians playing together.

Multiple Choice

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.

What is the main idea?

• It is expensive to clean up the damage

• Sometimes we can't see the changes.

• The Earth's surface is always changing.

Multiple Choice

Many 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 noises

• Giraffes talk all the time.

• Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

• Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

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.