The Native Americans used the trees to build their houses. They hunted and trapped animals in the forest for food. They found roots and berries that they could eat. Some plants found in the forest were used for medicine. What is the main idea?

Native Americans used resources in the forest to survive.

The Native Americans used the trees to build their houses.

Native Americans cooked their own food.

Find the sentence that does not support the main idea… Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities . Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond. Swimming in the pond in summer can also be fun. Skiing can be a thrilling experience too. After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman!

After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman!

Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond.

Swimming in the pond in summer can also be fun.

Skiing can be a thrilling experience too.

Why doesn't the paragraph below make any sense? Engineers create wealth for society. So, tennis is a game and the resources of the earth are scarce. Have you gone mad? Thus the only solution is to educate the public on being socially responsible.

The paragraph does not have a main idea.

The paragraph does not have any supporting details.

The paragraph does not have a title.

The following paragraph is missing the main idea. Select the best main idea for the paragraph . It has a sweet smelling fragrance. The petals are pink and white. It has two leaves on its stem.

The lotus flower is very beautiful.

Coffee is a delicious beverage.

Which supporting detail could be added the following paragraph. Dogs come in all sizes. Great Danes are very big. Basset hounds are medium sized.

Ponies are smaller than horses.

Toys Pomo Indian children of long ago had many toys. They played with sticks, twigs, rocks, and shells. They turned anything into toy that they found around them. Pomo children had just as much fun with their found toys as the children of today have with toys from stores. Why is “Why is “Pomo Indians lived in northern California” not a key detail of support for the text above for the text above. Select the BEST answer.

Pomo Indians lived in northern California is not a key detail of support because the main idea is about Pomo Indian children and their toys.

Pomo Indians lived in northern California is not a key detail of support because the main idea is about California.

Pomo Indians lived in northern California is not a key detail of support because the main idea is about stores.

Pomo Indians lived in northern California is not a key detail of support because the main idea is about long ago.

Day and Night Some places around the world have days when the Sun never rises or sets. The Earth spins on its axis- an imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles. Earth makes about one full rotation1 every 24 hours. As it rotates, the different areas of the Earth are exposed to the sun. At any given instant, about half of Earth is being exposed to direct sunlight (day time) while the remaining half is without direct sunlight (night time). What is the main idea of the text?

We have day and night because the earth rotates.

Some places do not have day time.

Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700s. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of eyeglasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better. Benjamin Franklin was the most multi-talented of the Founding Fathers. What is the main idea of the text?

Franklin was a founding father.

Franklin enjoyed inventing things.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

There’s a wonderful crackling red and orange glow coming from that window.

snapping or popping

exploding

singing; making noise

cooking; baking

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Using context clues from the sentences, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Thinking he had all the time in the world, Robert shuffled toward the red and orange glow.

ran; galloped

stumbled; walked slowly

danced

waved or saluted

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Using context clues from the sentences, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Since the wolf was trying to play a trick on the dog, the wolf spoke very humbly to the dog, complimenting him on his fine appearance.

crossly; crabbily

happily; joyfully

meekly or respectfully

softly or quietly

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Using context clues from the sentences select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

The hair on the dog's neck was worn and the skin was chafed because his collar was too tight.

dark or black

smooth; silky

irritated; scratched

spotted or freckled

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”

What is the main idea?

Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.

The rain forest is home to many creatures.

Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.

I love the rain forest.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Soccer 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?

Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 things to do at the beach.

The beach is fun.

Games are played at the beach.

It is always sunny at the beach.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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UNIT 1 REVIEW-Main Idea and Context Clues

Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.There’s a wonderful crackling red and orange glow coming from that window.

Using context clues from the sentences, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.Thinking he had all the time in the world, Robert shuffled toward the red and orange glow.

Using context clues from the sentences, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.Since the wolf was trying to play a trick on the dog, the wolf spoke very humbly to the dog, complimenting him on his fine appearance.

Using context clues from the sentences select the correct meaning of the underlined word.The hair on the dog's neck was worn and the skin was chafed because his collar was too tight.

The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”What is the main idea?

Soccer 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?

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?

The Native Americans used the trees to build their houses. They hunted and trapped animalsin the forest for food. They found roots and berries that they could eat. Some plants foundin the forest were used for medicine.What is the main idea?

Find the sentence that does not support the main idea…Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities. Many people enjoy iceskating on a pond. Swimming in the pond insummer can also be fun. Skiing can be athrilling experience too. After a new snowfall,you can even build a snowman!

Why doesn't the paragraph below make any sense?Engineers create wealth for society. So, tennis is a game and the resources of the earth are scarce. Have you gone mad? Thus the only solution is to educate the public on being socially responsible.

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Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

There’s a wonderful crackling red and orange glow coming from that window.

Using context clues from the sentences, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Thinking he had all the time in the world, Robert shuffled toward the red and orange glow.

Using context clues from the sentences, select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Since the wolf was trying to play a trick on the dog, the wolf spoke very humbly to the dog, complimenting him on his fine appearance.

Using context clues from the sentences select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

The hair on the dog's neck was worn and the skin was chafed because his collar was too tight.

The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”

What is the main idea?

Soccer 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?

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?

The Native Americans used the trees to build
their houses. They hunted and trapped animals
in the forest for food. They found roots and
berries that they could eat. Some plants found
in the forest were used for medicine.

What is the main idea?

Why doesn't the paragraph below make any sense?

Engineers create wealth for society. So, tennis is a game and the resources of the earth are scarce. Have you gone mad? Thus the only solution is to educate the public on being socially responsible.