Main Idea Quiz #1

Main Idea Quiz #1

3rd - 4th Grade

11 Qs

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Main Idea Quiz #1

Main Idea Quiz #1

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English

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

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Shelia Lovelace Sims

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

Weekends are times to travel.
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
The author's grandparents live far away.
The author is sad to leave her cousins.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Scissors, glue, and construction paper covered the desks of every student in the classroom. Mrs. Brown was getting ready to hand out heart-shaped candies. Students were talking softly as they cut out hearts and coloured with markers and crayons. In just 10 minutes they would start their Valentine's Day party.
What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

Mrs. Brown had heart shaped candy
Mrs. Brown's class was getting ready for a Valentine's Day party
Scissors, glue, and construction paper were on the desks in the classroom
All of the students were making Valentine's Day cards for their friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

The kitten sleeps a lot.
Mary plays with her kitten
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
Mary want a new pet.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.
Floods cause mudslides.
Floods damage houses and roads. 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 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?

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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