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Central idea practice

Authored by Tiffany Lopez

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 90+ times

Central idea practice
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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 central idea?

Giraffes do make noises
Giraffes talk all the time.
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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 central 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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main idea of a text is...

what the text is a little bit about
what the text is never about
what the text is sometimes telling you
what the text is mostly, or mainly, about

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What at is the central idea of this paragraph?

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.

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The central idea is supported by....

concluding sentences

relevant details

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The central idea of a passage/text is....

what the text is a little bit about

what the text is sometimes telling you

what the text is never about

what the text is mostly or mainly about

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

Tomatoes are good for you.

Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Spinach is good for your bones.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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