8. Grandmother has a garden. She has many flowers in her garden. They are red, yellow, and white. Some flowers are big. Some are small. Grandmother likes flowers very much. What is the main idea?

B. Grandmother grows many flowers.

A. Grandmother works in the garden.

D. Grandmother has a vegetable garden.

9. Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy. Find the main idea.

B. Bob needs to clean his messy room.

C. Toy trucks are on Bob's floor.

10. Mary likes Thanksgiving very much. The best part is turkey. She loves to eat turkey. She likes it warm or cold. Mary even likes turkey soup. What is the main idea?

C. Mary doesn't like Thanksgiving.

11. There is a duck pond in town. Joan goes there a lot. She likes to see the ducks swimming around. She likes to feed the ducks too. What is the main idea?

A. Joan likes to visit the duck pond.

B. Joan don't like to visit the duck pond.

D. Many people go to the duck pound.

12. Brandon is in the fourth grade. He loves to play games. His favorite game is basketball. When Brandon goes outside, he plays basketball with his friends. The main idea is:

D. Brandon's favorite game is basketball.

A. Brandon is in the fourth grade.

B. Brandon loves to play games.

13. Eva and Kathy went to the circus. They saw many circus animals. They saw funny clowns. They saw people do all sorts of tricks. Eva and Kathy liked everything they saw at the circus. What is the main idea?

A. The girls went to the circus many times.

C. Many people go to the circus.

14. The rainforest has four main layers. Different plants and animals live in each layer. Some layers get more sunlight than other layers. The names of these layers are the emergent layer, the canopy, the understory, and the forest floor. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. There are four main layers in the rainforest.

B. We should take care of the rainforest.

C. The canopy is the first layer.

D. There is no sunlight in the rainforest.

16. It is hard to find a good friend. Brian is lucky because he has many friends. His best friend is Larry. They go to the same school and live in the same neighborhood. What is the main idea?

D. Brian has many friends and one best friend.

B. Brian doesn't have many friends.

C. Brian's friends live far away.

17. There are many kinds of animals. Some animals live on farms in barns. Animals like horses, cows, and even some pigs live in barns. Some animals live with people in houses. Fish and crabs live in the sea. Owls and other birds live in trees. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. There are many kinds of animal homes.

D. Animals are happy in their homes.

18. Joey ran down the field kicking the soccer ball. He got close to the goal and kicked as hard as he could. The goalie caught the ball and threw it back out. Joey knew he would try again soon. What is the main idea of the passage?

D. Joey is trying to score a goal.

A. You can't use your hands in soccer.

19. Jane did not go home for lunch. She went to her friends's house for lunch. Jane and Sara had good things for lunch. They had chicken, bread, milk, and cookies. What is the main idea?

C. Jane and Sara have lunch together.

A. Jane and Sara did not eat lunch together.

D. Jane and Sara have dinner together.

20. Ann likes to jump rope with her friends. She can jump fast. She can do some tricks. She likes to jump rope a lot. She is the best jumper in school. What is the main idea?

C. Everyone likes to jump rope.

D. Everyone likes to jump rope.

Identify the Main Idea of the Story

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English

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2nd Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.2.2, RL.2.2, RI.3.2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

1. The Earth goes around the sun. In winter, our part of the Earth is farther away from the sun. It is very cold and it stays darker longer. In the summer, our part of the Earth is closer to the sun. Then it is very warm.

What is the main idea of this story?

A. The earth moves around the sun.

B. It is cold in the winter.

C. It is darker in the winter.

D. It is warm in the summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

2. At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Coupons can be found in different places.

B. You must cut coupons out of the ad.

C. Coupons save money.

D. You may find a coupon at the store.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

3. Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket.

What is the main idea?

A. We need baskets.

B. Baskets should be big.

C. Susan uses her basket a lot.

D. Susan doesn't like to use the basket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

4. Frank likes to go swimming. He swims every day that he can. He likes to swim in Blue Lake. Many of Frank's friends go swimming there too. Frank is a good swimmer.
What is the main idea?

A. Frank does not swim alone.

B. Frank likes to swim often.

C. Frank is the best swimmer in town.

D. Frank swims every Saturday.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

5. Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack.
What is the main idea?

A. Milk is best with fruit.

B. Cows give milk.

C. Milk is good for you.

D. You should drink milk in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

6. Squirrels live in the park. They are gray and fluffy. They pick up nuts off the ground. Then they hide the nuts. They run up and down trees.

What is the main idea?

A. To show how to catch a squirrel

B. To tell about squirrels

C. To tell what squirrels eat

D. To show where squirrels live

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

7. Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.
What is the main idea?

A. Bears like to eat pies.

B. Bears like honey.

C. Bears like to catch bees.

D. Bears like to climb trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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Identify the Main Idea of the Story

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1. The Earth goes around the sun. In winter, our part of the Earth is farther away from the sun. It is very cold and it stays darker longer. In the summer, our part of the Earth is closer to the sun. Then it is very warm.What is the main idea of this story?

2. At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.What is the main idea of the passage?

3. Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket.What is the main idea?

4. Frank likes to go swimming. He swims every day that he can. He likes to swim in Blue Lake. Many of Frank's friends go swimming there too. Frank is a good swimmer.What is the main idea?

5. Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack.What is the main idea?

6. Squirrels live in the park. They are gray and fluffy. They pick up nuts off the ground. Then they hide the nuts. They run up and down trees.What is the main idea?

7. Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.What is the main idea?

8. Grandmother has a garden. She has many flowers in her garden. They are red, yellow, and white. Some flowers are big. Some are small. Grandmother likes flowers very much.What is the main idea?

9. Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy. Find the main idea.

10. Mary likes Thanksgiving very much. The best part is turkey. She loves to eat turkey. She likes it warm or cold. Mary even likes turkey soup.What is the main idea?

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1. The Earth goes around the sun. In winter, our part of the Earth is farther away from the sun. It is very cold and it stays darker longer. In the summer, our part of the Earth is closer to the sun. Then it is very warm.

What is the main idea of this story?

2. At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.

What is the main idea of the passage?

3. Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket.

What is the main idea?

4. Frank likes to go swimming. He swims every day that he can. He likes to swim in Blue Lake. Many of Frank's friends go swimming there too. Frank is a good swimmer.
What is the main idea?

5. Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack.
What is the main idea?

6. Squirrels live in the park. They are gray and fluffy. They pick up nuts off the ground. Then they hide the nuts. They run up and down trees.

What is the main idea?

7. Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.
What is the main idea?

8. Grandmother has a garden. She has many flowers in her garden. They are red, yellow, and white. Some flowers are big. Some are small. Grandmother likes flowers very much.

What is the main idea?

9. Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy.
Find the main idea.

10. Mary likes Thanksgiving very much. The best part is turkey. She loves to eat turkey. She likes it warm or cold. Mary even likes turkey soup.

What is the main idea?