What is the central idea of this text?

Rocks are named according to how they were created

sedimentary rocks are formed from soil

There are sedimentary, weathered, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.

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.

The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies. Some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world. Other birds have a very small range. They travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles. What is the central idea?

Bird ranges can be hard to find.

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?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

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

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the central idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

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?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

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 central idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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

They learn how to work together as teammates.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the central idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

When we think of seaweed, we usually picture brown or green plants a foot or so in length. Seaweeds are also of other colors. Some are red. Some kinds grow to lengths of a hundred feet! These form giant seaweed forests, where many kinds of fish take shelter. What is the central idea?

Seaweed has special characteristics.

Some seaweed can grow to be very large.

Not all animals that live in the water are fish. Frogs and tadpoles, for example, spend part of their lives in water. They are amphibians, not true fish. Whales and seals are warm-blooded mammals. Some snakes live partly in water too. What is the central idea?

Fish are the only creatures that live in the water.

There are about 13,000 wild horses in our country. Most are in the high lands of the Southwest. The horses find great difficulty in getting food during the winter months. Snow covers the grass and small bushes that they feed on. Their numbers grow smaller each year. What is the central idea?

Winter effects horses every year.

Wild horses live in the Southwest.

Grass cannot be seen in the winter.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier. What is this selection mainly about?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

Robots will be untiring workers.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

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?

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

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 central idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Floods damage houses and roads.

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 central idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

How do migrating animals find their destination? They navigate in a variety of ways. Fish use their sense of smell to recognize their migration paths and are guided by changing water temperatures. Birds use the position of the sun to orient themselves. Some birds have magnetic particles in their ear mechanisms that act as a compass. Mammals rely on their memory. Some elephant trails have been used for hundreds of years. The central idea is:

Migrating animals navigate in a variety of ways.

Fish and birds have special methods for finding their way.

Birds use the position of the sun to orient themselves.

Farmers in Japan have a problem. There is not much land to farm, and there are many people to feed. Some farmers cut rows in the hillsides and grow crops there. This helps a little, but many kinds of food are shipped to Japan. They can choose anything they want to eat! What is the main idea?

There is little land to farm in Japan; so many kinds of food are shipped to Japan.

The Japanese like getting food from different countries.

Growing food on the hillside in Japan is hard work.

When you want to hang the American flag over the middle of a street, suspend it vertically with the blue field (called the union) to the north and east-west street. When the flag is displayed with another banner from crossed staffs, the American flag is on the right. Place the staff of the American flag in front of the other staff. Raise the flag quickly and lower it slowly and respectfully. When flying the flag at half-mast, hoist it to the top of the pole for a moment before lowering it to mid-pole. When flying the American flag with banners from states or cities, raise the nation’s banner first and lower it last. Never allow the flag to touch the ground. What is the main idea?

American flag should be flown differently in certain situations.

The American flag has fifty stars.

The flag should be lowered quickly and respectfully.

The American flag is the symbol of American freedom.

Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and tornadoes. What is the main idea?

Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.

Hurricanes bring flooding, power outages, and tornadoes.

Hurricanes are one type of storm.

Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and floods.

One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger.Taking a walk is a form of exercise. It helps you go outside and get fresh air. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health. What is the central idea?

There are many types of exercise.

If you are not happy, exercise will fix it.

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Main Idea: Frogs are amazing jumpers. What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

Main Idea: Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators. What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.

Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.

Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.

Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.

What is the central idea of the passage? Thomas Edison’s life span is known as “The age of Edison.” If it wasn’t for Thomas Edison, we might not have electric lights, telephones, movie cameras, or computers! Think of all the ways these great products affect our lives today. Edison held over 1,000 patents and received dozens of awards during his lifetime for his inventions and contributions to science.

Thomas Edison was an important inventor

The light bulb was an important invention

Thomas Edison was an excellent student

Creating inventions is a difficult process

What is the central idea of the passage? Millions of acres of tropical rainforest have been destroyed. Many animals and people lose their homes when the rain forest is cut down. Today, people are destroying the forests so quickly that the animals are unable to adapt. Many of these animals, such as the leopard, need miles and miles of untouched rain forest in order to live. Furthermore, as more of the rainforest is destroyed, the risk of air pollution and loss of oxygen increases.

The destruction of the rain forest is harming humans and animals.

Leopards are losing their homes

The destruction of the rain forest is an interesting subject

Forests provide oxygen for humans and animals

What is the central idea of the passage? There are a lot of myths flying around about bats. One of these myths is that bats are blind. Bats can actually see quite well, some even better then people! Another myth is that bats are dirty. This is also untrue, as bats are very clean animals. Like cats, they spend lots of time grooming themselves.

Bats can be very dangerous animals

What is the central idea of the passage? Jackie Robinson did something nobody had ever done before. He was not only a three-sport athlete at UCLA. He was the first African-American to play on a Major league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson had to deal with racism all over the country. He was treated very poorly by the by other players and fans in the stadiums he visited. But, whenever things got difficult, his courage and determination kept him going. Today his number 42 is retired on every team in major league baseball, and he is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jackie Robinson is an important figure in American History

Jackie Robinson played many different sports

Jackie Robinson is in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of a text?

What the test is least about

What the text is mostly about

Not Sure

Answer explanation

The central idea of a text refers to what the text is mostly about. It is not about what the test is least about or being unsure. The answer choice 'What the text is mostly about' accurately captures the main theme or topic of the text. The explanation highlights this correct choice without mentioning the option number. The query is asking for the central idea of a text, not a test.

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ELA.4.R.2.2

ELA.5.R.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the details in a text?

Details support the central idea in a text

Central idea supports the details in a text

Details are not important in a text

Answer explanation

The question asks about the details in a text. The correct answer is that details support the central idea in a text. This means that the details provide evidence or examples to support the main point or theme of the text. It is important to understand that details are not just random information, but rather they help to develop and strengthen the central idea. Therefore, details play a crucial role in conveying the message and purpose of a text.

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ELA.4.R.2.2

ELA.5.R.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are text features important?

They make the text look prettier

They can offer clues to the central idea

They take up space in a text

Answer explanation

Text features are important because they can offer clues to the central idea of a text. They provide valuable information and help readers understand the main message. Text features enhance comprehension and make the text more engaging. They do not simply make the text look prettier or take up space. By analyzing the text features, readers can gain insights into the author's purpose and better comprehend the content. Therefore, understanding text features is crucial for effective reading comprehension.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What information can the first and last sentences in a text give us?

They always give us the central idea

They sometimes give us the central idea, but not always

Not sure

Answer explanation

The first and last sentences in a text can sometimes give us the central idea, but not always. They provide a general overview or summary of the main topic discussed in the text. However, it is important to note that the central idea can also be found in other sentences within the text. Therefore, relying solely on the first and last sentences may not always provide a complete understanding of the text's main message.

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ELA.4.R.2.2

ELA.5.R.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when searching for the central idea?

Underline key details

Combine the first and last sentences

Copy the title

Answer explanation

To find the central idea, you can underline key details, combine the first and last sentences, or copy the title. However, in this case, the correct choice is to copy the title. This strategy helps to identify the main idea of the passage without relying on specific details or sentence structures. Remember, when searching for the central idea, it's important to consider the overall theme or main point of the text. So, copying the title can provide valuable insights.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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Combining the first and last sentences is a great strategy to use to help in finding the central idea.

True

False

Not Sure

Answer explanation

To find the central idea, combining the first and last sentences is a helpful strategy.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of the text?

Storms are created by cumulonimbus clouds.

Thunderstorms need moisture.

Thunderstorms produce thunder and lightning

All thunderstorms are dangerous.

Answer explanation

The question asks for the central idea of the text. The correct choice is 'Thunderstorms produce thunder and lightning.' This option highlights the main concept discussed in the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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What is the central idea of a text?

What are the details in a text?

Why are text features important?

What information can the first and last sentences in a text give us?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when searching for the central idea?

Combining the first and last sentences is a great strategy to use to help in finding the central idea.

To find the central idea, combining the first and last sentences is a helpful strategy.

What is the central idea of the text?

The question asks for the central idea of the text. The correct choice is 'Thunderstorms produce thunder and lightning.' This option highlights the main concept discussed in the text.

What is the central idea of the text?

The question asks for the central idea of the text. The correct choice is 'A habitat is an animal's home.' This option highlights the main concept discussed in the text, which is the definition of a habitat as the home of an animal.

What is the central idea of the text?

The question asks for the central idea of the text. The correct choice is 'Mt. Rushmore has faces of four famous presidents.' This option accurately describes the main subject of the text.

What is the central idea of the text?

The question asks for the central idea of the text. The correct choice is 'The potato chip was accidentally invented.' This option highlights the accidental invention of potato chips, which is the main idea of the text.

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