Finding the 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.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What subject does Mrs. Coppler teach?

• Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Science

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?

• Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

• We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

• You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

• Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the main idea of the passage about the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Butterflies are colorful insects.

• The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

• Butterflies can be found in many parts of the world.

• Butterflies feed on nectar from flowers.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the main idea of the article about recycling?

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

• Recycling is a process that involves sorting materials.

• Many people do not recycle regularly.

• Recycling centers are located in most cities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the main idea of the story about a young girl who learns to play the piano?

• The young girl practices the piano every day.

• Learning to play the piano requires dedication and practice.

• The young girl has a piano teacher.

• The young girl performs in a recital.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the main idea of the text about the importance of exercise?

• Exercise can be done in many different ways.

• Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.

• Some people prefer to exercise outdoors.

• Exercise equipment can be expensive.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of the passage about the water cycle?

• The water cycle includes processes like evaporation and precipitation.

• Water is essential for all living things.

• Rainfall varies in different parts of the world.

• Oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of the article about the benefits of reading?

• Reading can improve vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• Libraries offer a wide range of books.

• Many people enjoy reading fiction.

• Reading is a popular pastime.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2