Theme/Main Idea Quiz Review

What is the definition of the main idea?

• the most important point the author is trying to make

• im not sure

• the supporting details

• the message the writer is trying to convey through the story

Theme is best defined as...

• the supporting details

• the unnecessary information the author is sharing

• im not sure

• the message the writer is trying to convey through the story

Details are bet defined as...

• im not sure

• the small ideas that support the main idea

• predicting what is going to occur

• to deduce or conclude information

Goldilocks had nothing to do. Her friends were busy, so she decided to take a walk in the woods alone. She noticed a house. She knew it was a stranger’s house, but she still entered. There was not anyone home; therefore, she decided to eat some food and take a nap in the stranger’s home.

What is the main idea?

•  Walking can be an adventure.

• Goldilocks didn't follow safety procedures

• 
  It is okay to do the wrong things as long as it isn't hurting anybody.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

What is the main idea of the passage?

•  why we can taste only sweet things

• 
  that we taste through our nose

• where taste buds are found

Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teacher's questions in class.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• 
  Madison is a very good student.

• 
  Madison likes music. and math.

• 
  Madison likes to show off.

• 
  Madison was born before Carson.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

• When to eat lunch

• 
  What the story is about 

• 
  The conflict of the story

• 
  
  The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express 

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?

• 
  It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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?

• Giraffes do make noises

• 
  Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

• 
  Giraffes talk all the time.
  

• 
  Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

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.

• 
  King Midas sold lots of gold.

• King Midas loved gold.

• 
  King Midas hated gold.