Main Idea Quiz

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

What is this question asking you to find?

• a. the main idea

• b. the best summary

• c. context clues

• d. the definition of paragraph 8

Which sentence from the selection shows the main idea?

• As you will see, there are a lot of ways for animals to hide from danger.

• Then, the octopus lets its long arms drag behind it.

• But some animals have patterns that help them hunt for food.

• This makes it easier for the leopard to catch prey.

Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is in Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Why to visit Wyoming

• Yellowstone Park's beautiful water falls

• The continental Divide of North America

• Physical features of the Yellowstone Park

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to overcome her fear of swimming by taking lessons and eventually winning a race?

• The importance of winning competitions

• The benefits of learning to swim

• Overcoming fears through perseverance and hard work

• The challenges of learning a new skill

In a story where a community comes together to clean up a polluted river, leading to the return of wildlife and improved health for the residents, what is the main idea?

• The negative effects of pollution

• The importance of community service

• Environmental conservation and community action can lead to positive change

• Wildlife is an important part of the ecosystem

What is the main idea of an article that discusses the history of the internet, including its creation, evolution, and impact on society?

• The technical aspects of the internet

• The internet's impact on communication

• The history and evolution of the internet and its societal impact

• Future developments in internet technology

In a novel about a detective solving a mystery case through various challenges, what would be the main idea?

• The importance of law enforcement

• Solving problems through critical thinking and perseverance

• The life of a detective

• The details of the mystery case

What is the main idea of a documentary that explores the effects of global warming on polar regions, including melting ice caps and the impact on wildlife?

• The specific species affected by global warming

• The science behind global warming

• The impact of human activities on the environment

• The consequences of global warming on polar regions and its wildlife

In an essay about the importance of reading, which discusses how reading can improve vocabulary, enhance imagination, and provide knowledge, what is the main idea?

• The benefits of improving vocabulary

• The importance of imagination

• The advantages of reading for personal development and knowledge acquisition

• How to read effectively