Main Idea Quiz

Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!

What is the paragraph mostly about?

• how long you might expect to live

• about the health of females

• why people live to be 70

• tells that people live to be 100

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

• cars, trains, planes

• barbie dolls

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "Tom loves to play soccer. He practices every day after school. On weekends, he plays matches with his team. Tom dreams of becoming a professional soccer player one day."

• Tom likes to play video games.

• Tom practices soccer every day.

• Tom wants to be a professional soccer player.

• Tom plays soccer on weekends.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "Sarah enjoys reading books. She goes to the library every week to borrow new ones. Her favorite genres are mystery and adventure. Sarah often reads before going to bed."

• Sarah likes to read books.

• Sarah goes to the library every week.

• Sarah reads before going to bed.

• Sarah's favorite genres are mystery and adventure.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "During the summer, the Johnson family goes on vacation. They visit different places each year. Last year, they went to the beach. This year, they are planning to go to the mountains."

• The Johnson family went to the beach last year.

• The Johnson family visits different places each year.

• The Johnson family is planning to go to the mountains this year.

• The Johnson family goes on vacation during the summer.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "Alex loves animals. He has a dog, a cat, and a rabbit. He takes care of them by feeding them and playing with them. Alex wants to be a veterinarian when he grows up."

• Alex has a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

• Alex takes care of his pets.

• Alex loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian.

• Alex plays with his pets.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "Mrs. Brown's class is learning about plants. They planted seeds in small pots and placed them by the window. Every day, the students water the plants and observe their growth. They are excited to see the plants grow."

• Mrs. Brown's class planted seeds in small pots.

• The students water the plants every day.

• Mrs. Brown's class is learning about plants and observing their growth.

• The students placed the pots by the window.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "John's favorite subject in school is science. He enjoys doing experiments and learning about different scientific concepts. John often reads science books and watches science shows on TV."

• John enjoys doing experiments.

• John's favorite subject is science.

• John reads science books.

• John watches science shows on TV.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "Emma loves to bake. She often makes cookies, cakes, and pies for her family and friends. Emma enjoys trying new recipes and decorating her baked goods. She dreams of opening her own bakery one day."

• Emma loves to bake and dreams of opening her own bakery.

• Emma often makes cookies, cakes, and pies.

• Emma enjoys trying new recipes.

• Emma decorates her baked goods.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2