Main Idea Quiz

Read the paragraph: "Sally loves to collect seashells by the beach. Every weekend, she goes to different shores to find unique shells. She has a large collection displayed in her room." What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Sally has a large room.

• Sally collects seashells.

• Sally goes to the beach every weekend.

• There are different shores.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Consider the text: "Tom enjoys reading books about adventures and mysteries. He spends his afternoons at the local library." What is the main idea of this text?

• Tom reads in the afternoons.

• The local library has many books.

• Tom likes books about adventures and mysteries.

• Tom spends a lot of time reading.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the following: "The Johnson family goes camping every summer. They love exploring nature and sitting around the campfire at night." What is the main idea of this passage?

• The Johnson family enjoys nature.

• Camping happens in summer.

• They sit around the campfire.

• The Johnson family goes camping every summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Analyze this sentence: "Bella bakes cookies and cakes for her friends and family during the holidays." What is the main idea of this sentence?

• Bella enjoys the holidays.

• Bella bakes for her friends and family.

• Cookies and cakes are delicious.

• Bella is a good baker.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Consider this description: "The city park is a popular place where people jog, walk their dogs, and enjoy picnics." What is the main idea of this description?

• People enjoy picnics.

• The park is for walking dogs.

• The city park is a popular place.

• People jog in the park.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read this statement: "Mr. Green teaches math at the local high school. He has been teaching there for over 20 years." What is the main idea of this statement?

• Mr. Green is a teacher.

• Mr. Green teaches math.

• The local high school has experienced teachers.

• Mr. Green has been teaching for a long time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Review the text: "During winter, the mountains are covered with snow and many people visit to ski and snowboard." What is the main idea of this text?

• Skiing and snowboarding are winter sports.

• The mountains are beautiful in winter.

• Many people visit the mountains in winter.

• It snows in the mountains during winter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Analyze the paragraph: "Lucy volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. She helps feed the animals and keeps their areas clean." What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Lucy works on weekends.

• The animal shelter needs help.

• Lucy volunteers at the animal shelter.

• Animals at the shelter are well cared for.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Consider the information: "The science museum features exhibits on space, dinosaurs, and the human body. It attracts visitors of all ages." What is the main idea of this information?

• The museum has many exhibits.

• The science museum is educational.

• Visitors of all ages go to the museum.

• The science museum features diverse exhibits.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following: "Jake repairs old cars and restores them to their original condition. He has a garage full of tools and parts." What is the main idea of this passage?

• Jake has a garage.

• Jake repairs and restores old cars.

• Restoring cars requires many tools.

• Old cars can be restored.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2