Summarizing Test

Last summer we went on a trip to the beach. Mom used a map to plan the trip. My sister made a list of things for us to do. We took many pictures. We had a lot of fun at the beach!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Mom uses a map.

• b. Our trip to the beach was fun.

• c. We took many pictures.

• d. The summer time is hot.

Anna likes to feed and play with her cat. She even feeds her friend’s cat for her when she goes on a trip. Anna also enjoys brushing her horse every day, too.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Anna likes to care for animals.

• b. Anna rides horses.

• c. Cats are good pets.

• d. Animals help people feel better.

Tyler’s birthday is soon and he is having a party. He will think about who to invite and what food to buy. Then, he will make a list of games to play.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Tyler will play a game at his party.

• b. Tyler is planning a party.

• c. Tyler’s birthday is soon.

• d. Tyler did not invite us.

After we got done painting, we unpacked all of our boxes. We hung our pictures and moved our furniture in. Now we are finally home!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. We hung our pictures.

• b. We like to paint.

• c. We moved into a new home.

• d. I can't wait to move places.

June can whistle. Her brother taught her how. He can whistle very loudly. June’s mom and dad can whistle many songs. Even June’s bird knows how to whistle songs!

What sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. June’s brother is a teacher.

• b. June’s bird is funny.

• c. June’s family can whistle.

• d. We can all whistle.

The mouse ran for the mouse hole. The cat was right behind her. The cat jumped. He almost got her tail. She made it to the hole just in time. The cat looked around but he could not find the mouse!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. The mouse gets away from a cat.

• b. The mouse builds a mouse hole.

• c. The cat is confused.

• d. My cat is black.

The little chick liked the big pig. They told each other great stories. They helped each other. They played games and had fun. They even sang songs together every night.

What sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. The pig plays a trick on the chick.

• b. The pig and chick do things together.

• c. The cow is loud.

• d. The farm has animals.

Ethan and Eli are brothers. Ethan likes to play superman video games. Eli likes to play car racing video games. Both of the boys really enjoy playing video games.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Ethan likes superman video games.

• b. Ethan and Eli like to play video games.

• c. Ethan and Eli are brothers.

• d. Video games are the best.

Mr. Jon lives and works on a farm. He starts his days early in the morning and he doesn’t get done working until late at night. Mr. Jon has to feed the horses, cows, pigs, and chickens. He loves living on a farm but it is a lot of work!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Mr. Jon has a lot of work to do on the farm.

• b. Living on a farm is fun.

• c. Mr. Jon has a lot of animals.

• d. I have a horse.

Fill in the blank.

A summary is a short way to tell the ________ of a longer text.

• books

• main idea

• opinion

• short