Main Idea Practice

What is the main idea of the passage? Non-Fiction Passage: Many animals live in the rainforest. Some of these animals are monkeys, toucans, and jaguars. The rainforest is a very important ecosystem. It is important to protect it so that these animals can continue to live there.

• Monkeys, toucans, and jaguars are animals that live in the rainforest
• The rainforest is an important ecosystem that needs to be protected
• Animals should not be allowed to live in the rainforest
• The rainforest is a scary place to live for most animals

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What is the main idea of the passage? Non-Fiction Passage: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Himalayan mountain range, which stretches across several countries. Many people try to climb Mount Everest every year. Climbing Mount Everest is dangerous and requires a lot of training and preparation.

• Climbing mountains is easy and anyone can do it
• The Himalayan mountain range is located in several countries
• Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and climbing it is dangerous
• Mount Everest is not a popular destination for climbers

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What is the main idea of the passage? Non-Fiction Passage: The Great Barrier Reef is a large coral reef system located off the coast of Australia. It is home to many different types of fish and other sea creatures. The Great Barrier Reef is often called the 'rainforest of the sea.' It is important to protect the Great Barrier Reef so that future generations can enjoy it.

• Fish and sea creatures do not live in the Great Barrier Reef
• The Great Barrier Reef is an important ecosystem that needs to be protected
• The Great Barrier Reef is a small coral reef system located off the coast of Australia
• The Great Barrier Reef is not an important ecosystem

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What is the main idea of the passage? Non-Fiction Passage: Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. Lincoln is famous for leading the country during the Civil War and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped end slavery in the United States.

• Abraham Lincoln was born in a mansion in Kentucky
• Abraham Lincoln was an important president who helped end slavery in the United States
• The Emancipation Proclamation had no effect on the United States
• Abraham Lincoln was not an important president

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Which two sentences best represent the main idea in the passage about how plants grow?

• Plants need sunlight to grow
• Plants use water and nutrients from the soil
• Plants release oxygen
• Some plants have flowers
• Many plants have green leaves

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Which two sentences best show the main idea of the passage about the importance of recycling?

• Recyclable materials include paper and plastic
• Recycling saves natural resources
• Recycling bins are blue
• Recycling centers sort materials
• Recycling helps reduce waste

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What is the main idea of the passage? The Earth is the third planet from the Sun. It is the only planet known to have liquid water. Earth has a magnetic field that helps protect it from solar winds. The atmosphere is made up of different gases that allow life to exist on the planet.

• Earth is the only planet with a magnetic field
• Earth is a unique planet that supports life due to its liquid water and protective magnetic field
• The atmosphere of Earth is made up of different gases
• The Sun is the center of the solar system

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What is the passage mainly about? Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a thick atmosphere with colorful clouds. The planet has many moons and a strong magnetic field.

• Jupiter has a thick atmosphere with colorful clouds
• Jupiter is the only planet with a strong magnetic field
• Jupiter is a large planet with many moons and a strong magnetic field
• Jupiter is made mostly of gas

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What is the main idea of the passage? The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It is the fifth largest moon in the solar system. The Moon has a rocky surface with craters, mountains, and valleys. It also has phases that can be seen from Earth.

• The Moon does not have phases that can be seen from Earth
• The Moon has a smooth surface with no craters
• The Moon is the largest moon in the solar system
• The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite with a rocky surface and phases

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Which two statements best represent the main idea of a passage about the life cycle of butterflies?

• Butterflies only eat nectar
• Butterflies change from caterpillars to winged insects
• Butterflies cannot fly at night
• Butterflies are the fastest insects
• Butterflies undergo a process called metamorphosis

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