Main Idea Mastery Quiz

What is the main idea of a story?

• The list of characters

• The most important thought or message

• The setting of the story

• The conclusion of the story

How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

• By reading the first sentence only

• By looking at the pictures

• By reading the entire paragraph and asking what it is mostly about

• By guessing

Why is identifying the main idea important?

• It helps you understand the story better

• It is only important for the author

• It makes the story longer

• It changes the story

The main idea is usually supported by __________.

• Pictures

• Details and examples

• The title only

• The author's name

Where can the main idea usually be found in a paragraph?

• In the middle

• At the end

• It is not stated

• In the first or last sentence

A paragraph about the importance of trees is likely to have a main idea that focuses on __________.

• How to plant trees

• Why trees are important

• The different types of trees

• How trees are cut down

If you are having trouble finding the main idea, what should you do?

• Skip the paragraph

• Look for key details that are repeated or emphasized

• Ask a friend

• Guess

The main idea of a story about a lost puppy would most likely be about __________.

• How to take care of puppies

• The adventure of the lost puppy

• The different breeds of puppies

• How to train puppies

In a story, if there are many details about space exploration, the main idea is probably about __________.

• The history of the universe

• The importance of space exploration

• How to become an astronaut

• The different planets in the solar system

What is the best way to determine the main idea of a text?

• By reading the title and headings

• By reading the entire text carefully

• By asking someone else

• By reading only the first paragraph