Reading Comprehension Practice

What is the main idea of a text?

• What the text is about.

• One detail from the text.

• The setting.

Press Play To Listen:

"Just like humans, plants need water and food to survive. Plant food comes in the form of nutrients. Plants get nutrients from the soil. They get water and nutrients from the soil through their roots. Plants also need sun and air in order to grow. If plants don't have enough light, they will be weak and won't grow. In order to live, plants need food, water, soil, sun, and air."

What is the main idea?

• Plants

• The things that plants need to survive.

• The sun

Press play to listen:

"Friends are always there for each other. It's wonderful to have friends. Friends like to play and talk. Friends may not always get along, but they will always work to make up. When friends are sad, they will help each other be happy. No matter what, friends are always there for each other."

What is the main idea?

• Playing games

• Happiness

• Friends are always there for each other.

Press play to listen:

"Dogs are great pets. They like to play fetch and learn tricks. Dogs love to cuddle and protect their owners. People need to walk dogs, which helps them get lots of exercise. All in all, dogs make amazing pets."

What is the main idea?

• Dogs make amazing pets.

• Dogs like to play fetch.

• Dogs learn tricks.