Main Idea quarter 2

Main Idea quarter 2

6th Grade

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Main Idea quarter 2

Main Idea quarter 2

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6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Have you ever wondered where chalk comes from?  Tiny animals called foraminifera live in the sea.  Each of these small living animals makes a tiny shell out of lime.  When they die, their shells remain.  With time, these shells become layers of white rock which we call chalk.  Chalk is often found in places that were once underwater.
What is the main idea?

Chalk is found in the ocean
Chalk is soft stone that is used on blackboards
Real chalk is made by a small sea animal.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.

It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each

other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most

points wins.


Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.

Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

Watching robot sumo is boring.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Students compete in robot sumo contests. They learn how to build their own robots. They

compete against their classmates and students from other schools. To win, students must be

creative. They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.


What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Students need a good plan for defeating other robots.

Students compete against their classmates and students from other schools.

Students compete in robot sumo contests.

Students must be creative to win.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?

Jenny got sick.
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

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