Getting the Main Idea

Getting the Main Idea

Let's practice!

Part A

Identify the main idea of the following pictures.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this picture?

• He wants to start a fight.

• He wants to be stronger.

• He doesn't like getting tired.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this picture?

• The boy is practicing good hygiene.

• The boy is washing dishes.

• The boy is watering plants.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this picture?

• The fish is being fed by a fisherman.

• The fish is playing with toys in the water.

• The fish is eating garbage in dirty water.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this picture?

• The boy is getting ready for breakfast.

• The boy is brushing his teeth to stay clean.

• The boy is checking his smile in the mirror.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this picture?

• The vet helps the cat and dog to get ready to sleep.

• The vet is teaching animals how to do tricks.

• The vet is making sure the pets are healthy.

Part 2

Identify the main idea of the following passages.

Multiple Choice

Lia rushed around the house looking for her school project. She remembered placing it on the table the night before, but now it was gone. She checked her backpack twice and even looked under the sofa. Finally, she found it on the kitchen counter where her little brother had moved it while playing.

What is the main idea?

• Lia’s little brother likes to play games.

• Lia found her school project after searching everywhere.

• Lia woke up late for school.

Multiple Choice

Every afternoon, Grandpa waters his vegetables and talks to his plants as if they can hear him. He believes they grow better when they feel cared for. The tomatoes and cucumbers in his garden always look bright and healthy, and the neighbors often ask him for gardening tips.

What is the main idea?

• Grandpa takes good care of his garden.

• The neighbors like to talk to Grandpa.

• Tomatoes are difficult to grow.

Multiple Choice

During recess, Janelle noticed a student sitting alone on a bench. She walked over and asked if he wanted to join her group in playing tag. His face lit up, and soon he was laughing and running with the others. The teacher watched from afar and smiled proudly.

What is the main idea?

• Janelle invited someone to play and made him feel included.

• The teacher likes watching the students play.

• Tag is the most popular game during break time.

Multiple Choice

Marco practiced shooting baskets every evening after finishing his homework. At first, he missed many shots, but he kept trying. Over the weeks, he became better and better. During the school tryouts, he successfully made most of his shots and earned a spot on the team.

What is the main idea?

• Marco became good at basketball because he practiced.

• Marco has a lot of homework every day.

• Basketball tryouts are very difficult.

Multiple Choice

The science museum was full of exciting things to explore. Sam touched real dinosaur bones, watched a volcano model erupt, and even saw a robot that could talk. He wanted to stay longer, but the museum was closing. On the ride home, he told his mom it was the best trip ever.

What is the main idea?

• Sam enjoyed visiting the science museum.

• Sam wants to become a scientist someday.

• The robot at the museum could talk.