Main Idea and Inference Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to be brave by helping his friends?

• The boy likes playing with his friends.

• The boy learns to be brave.

• The boy is afraid of the dark.

• The boy has many friends.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

If a passage describes a rainy day and how it affects the activities of a family, what can you infer about the family's plans?

• The family loves rainy days.

• The family had to change their plans because of the rain.

• The family went to the beach.

• The family stayed indoors because they were tired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In a story where a character is always helping others, what is the main idea?

• The character is very busy.

• The character is kind and helpful.

• The character likes to travel.

• The character is always tired.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

If a text describes a girl who practices piano every day and eventually plays in a concert, what can you infer about her?

• She dislikes playing the piano.

• She is dedicated and works hard.

• She only plays the piano for fun.

• She is forced to play the piano.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main idea of a paragraph that talks about different types of weather and how they affect people's clothing choices?

• People like to wear colorful clothes.

• Weather influences what people wear.

• People only wear warm clothes.

• People do not care about the weather.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

If a story describes a dog that always barks when strangers come near, what can you infer about the dog?

• The dog is friendly to everyone.

• The dog is protective of its home.

• The dog is afraid of strangers.

• The dog likes to play with strangers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In a passage about a community garden where everyone works together, what is the main idea?

• The garden is very large.

• The community works together to maintain the garden.

• Only a few people work in the garden.

• The garden has many types of flowers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

If a text describes a boy who studies hard and gets good grades, what can you infer about his attitude towards school?

• He dislikes school.

• He is indifferent about school.

• He values education and works hard.

• He only studies when forced.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the main idea of a story about a girl who overcomes her fear of swimming by taking lessons?

• The girl loves swimming.

• The girl learns to overcome her fear.

• The girl dislikes water.

• The girl becomes a swimming champion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If a passage describes a cat that always hides when it hears loud noises, what can you infer about the cat?

• The cat is very brave.

• The cat is curious about noises.

• The cat is scared of loud noises.

• The cat likes to play with loud toys.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1