Central/Main Idea Quiz

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!

• Weekends are times to travel.

• The author's grandparents live far away.

• The author's grandparents live far away.

• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Identify the central idea of the following passage: 'The benefits of regular exercise for overall health.'

• The benefits of regular exercise for specific body parts.

• The benefits of irregular exercise for overall health.

• The benefits of regular exercise for overall health.

• The dangers of regular exercise for overall health.

What are the supporting details that help to establish the central idea of the passage: 'The importance of recycling in reducing environmental pollution'?

• Specific examples, statistics, and benefits of recycling

• The process of recycling

• The history of recycling

• The impact of recycling on the economy

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.

• Be honest.

• Don't be greedy.

• Always share your things with others.

• Be respectful to others.

Determine the main idea of the following passage: 'The life and achievements of Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.'

• The life and achievements of Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

• The history of the Nobel Prize

• The invention of the X-ray machine

• The impact of women in science

Determine the main idea of the following passage: 'The impact of climate change on marine life and ecosystems.'

• The impact of climate change on space exploration and ecosystems.

• The impact of climate change on marine life and ecosystems.

• The impact of climate change on terrestrial life and ecosystems.

• The impact of climate change on urban life and ecosystems.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.  They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.  Mrs. Jones works nights.  She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.  Mrs. Brown works in the daytime.  She bakes bread and rolls.  Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

• Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

• Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

• Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

• They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

Summarize the main idea of the passage: 'The effects of deforestation on global biodiversity.'

• The passage focuses on the history of deforestation in different regions.

• The passage discusses the benefits of deforestation on global biodiversity.

• The passage talks about the impact of urbanization on global biodiversity.

• The main idea of the passage is the impact of deforestation on global biodiversity.

Explain how the main idea is developed in the nonfiction text about 'The history and significance of the Great Wall of China.'

• The main idea is developed by discussing the architecture of the Eiffel Tower.

• The main idea is developed by discussing the history of the Roman Empire.

• The main idea is developed by discussing the cuisine, fashion, and traditions of China.

• The main idea is developed by discussing the construction, purpose, and historical significance of the Great Wall of China.

It was backward day at school.  The students had to do things backward.  Some of them wore their T-shirts backward.  They took a test before they studied the lesson.  Dessert was served first instead of last.  They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. 
What is the main idea?

• Dessert is supposed to come last.

• The students had a backward day.

• It is hard to do things backward.

• Students failed their tests.