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What is the Main Idea?

Authored by Elaine Rupe

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 6+ times

What is the Main Idea?
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Choose the main idea for paragraph #1.

Goldfish originally came from China.

Goldfish produce a lot of body and gill waste.

Goldfish cannot adapt to fast changes in water temperature.

Aquariums must be maintained properly for goldfish to live long healthy lives.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correct main idea for paragraph #2.

Goldfish are slimy.

Goldfish learn to recognize people.

Touching a goldfish can be harmful to the fish.

Goldfish are shy.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Choose the correct main idea for paragraph #3.

There are millions of dog owners in the U.S.

Dogs can go with people on vacation.

People include dogs as part of the family.

Dogs have their own parks.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Choose the correct main idea for paragraph #4.

Dog ownership is a long-term commitment.

Dogs need to go to the veterinarian each year.

Dogs need fresh food, water, and exercise.

Dogs may live 10 to 13 years.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Choose the main idea for paragraph #5.

Cats can see better at night than people.

Cats liked to live in barns to chase mice.

Cats make great hunters.

Cats are sneaky and stalk their prey.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Choose the main idea for paragraph #6.

Cats hiss and growl when threatened.

Cats mark others with a scent in its cheeks.

Cats meow for attention.

Cats communicate with sounds, body positions, and chemical signals.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Monarch Butterflies: What is the main idea of paragraph #1?

Monarchs live in North America.

Monarchs stay for the winter.

Monarchs migrate thousands of miles to Mexico.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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