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What is the main idea?
  Shells
Susan likes to swim with her family at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry. Collecting shells is fun.

• Susan is a good swimmer.
• Susan likes to collect shells.
• Jewelry is fun to make.
• Susan likes to go fishing.

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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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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The main idea is supported by what?

• topics
• details
• monkeys
• periods

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The general subject that the passage is about is called the _____.

• Topic
• Claim
• Theme
• Supporting details

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What is main idea?

• One detail from the passage.

• What the passage is all about.

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Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.

What is the central idea?

• The kitten sleeps a lot.

• Mary plays with her kitten

• Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

• Mary want a new pet.

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A crowd of parents and students cheered as Russ and Stevie raced down the field. Russ and Stevie were champions in the three-legged race. They had won the race easily for the past three years. No matter how much they loved to win, they loved racing together more. They were best friends. In the race, Russ and Stevie took one stride at a time. They moved smoothly and perfectly. While other teams were falling and tripping over their feet, Russ and Stevie glided past them.

Both Russ and Stevie eyed the finish line, which was only few yards away. Both of them could feel that they were near the end of the race. Suddenly, the rope that tied them together snapped. Russ and Stevie broke apart and rolled to opposite ends of the race lane. They looked at each other and watched another team win the race. Russ brushed himself off first and helped Stevie up. "We'll just have to beat them next year. I guess," said Russ. Stevie replied, "Of course." They were happy as long as they did it together.

Which idea is most important to include in a summary of this story?

• "A crowd of parents and students cheered as Russ and Stevie raced down the field."

• "Russ and Stevie broke apart and rolled to opposite ends of the race lane."

• "No matter how much they loved to race, they loved racing together more."

• "Both Russ and Stevie eyed the finish line, which was only few yards away."

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Mikah and his family took a vacation to Florida. Mikah had never been to the beach, so he was very excited. He wanted to swim and make a sand castle. He also wanted to look for sea shells.

They drove for two days to get to Florida. They played car games and told stories and listened to music. It was a very long drive. Mikah was glad when they made it to Florida.

When they arrived, it was raining. Mikah's mom said this happens by the beach. There is a lot of water in the air, so it sometimes rains a little bit each day. She thought the rain would be gone the next day.

The rain did not stop the next day. It kept going for six days. On the last day of their vacation, it finally stopped raining. Mikah and his brother played on the beach all day to make up for a rainy week. Mikah hoped they would never have such a wet vacation again.

Which of the following best summarizes the story?

• Mikah and his family drove to Florida for vacation. Mikah was excited to play on the beach, but when they arrived, it was raining. It rained for six days. On the last day, Mikah and his brother were finally able to play on the beach.

• Mikah's family drove for two days to go to the beach in Florida. Mikah was glad when they arrived because it took a long time to get there. It was a very long drive. When they got there, it was raining, and they were disappointed.

• Mikah and his brother spent their last vacation day on the beach because it had rained the entire rest of the time. His family had driven for two days to get to the beach in Florida. They played car games and told stories.

• Mikah wanted to build a sandcastle, swim, and look for sea shells, so his family drove for two days to get to Florida. They played car games and told stories and listened to music. It was raining when they got to the beach.

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Waldo McWillerbee wanted to be a magician. With a funny name like Waldo McWillerbee, what else could he be besides a magician? A banker? Certainly not a banker! With a name like Waldo McWillerbee, he was meant to entertain the world, and he was determined to do just that with his wondrous, wonderful magic.

For his first trick, he would make his mother's prized antique vase float in the air. The vase was simply beautiful! It was over a hundred years old, and it had tiny blue and gold flowers painted all over it. He covered the vase in his magical handkerchief. He took the vase in his hands—one hand holding the top, and the other hand supporting the bottom. He chanted, "Scmoozy, Foozy, Kitten Hairy! Make this vase float in the air-y!" He released the vase. BAM! Tiny glass pieces with blue and gold flowers showered the floor.

Then Waldo McWillerbee knew he must perform a magician's most important trick of all: make himself disappear! Off Waldo McWillerbee ran to hide under the bed!

Which line best shows an idea that is important to include in a summary of this story?

• He took the vase in his hands . . .

• Off Waldo McWillerbee ran to hide under the bed!

• He covered the vase in his magical handkerchief.

• Certainly not a banker!

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