Main Idea and Summary Skills Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to share his toys with his friends?

• The boy has many toys.

• The boy learns the importance of sharing.

• The boy's friends visit him often.

• The boy likes to play alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Summarize the following text: "The cat chased the mouse around the house until it finally caught it."

• The cat and mouse are friends.

• The cat caught the mouse after a chase.

• The mouse was too fast for the cat.

• The house is very big.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "gigantic" in the sentence: "The gigantic elephant walked through the forest."

• Small

• Huge

• Fast

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the term "habitat" mean in the context of animals?

• A type of food

• A place where an animal lives

• A kind of animal

• A time of day

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify a supporting detail for the main idea: "Exercise is good for your health."

• Exercise can be done indoors or outdoors.

• Exercise helps improve your mood.

• Some people exercise in the morning.

• Exercise requires special equipment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of a passage about a girl who plants a garden and watches it grow?

• The girl likes to eat vegetables.

• The girl learns about gardening.

• The girl has many friends.

• The girl lives in a big house.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Summarize the following text: "The dog barked loudly at the stranger until the stranger left."

• The dog was friendly to the stranger.

• The dog scared the stranger away by barking.

• The stranger played with the dog.

• The dog was quiet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "swift" in the sentence: "The swift rabbit darted across the field."

• Slow

• Quick

• Lazy

• Heavy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the term "photosynthesis" mean in the context of plants?

• The process of plants making food using sunlight

• The way plants grow roots

• The method plants use to absorb water

• The time when plants bloom

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Identify a supporting detail for the main idea: "Reading books can improve your vocabulary."

• Books come in many genres.

• Reading introduces you to new words.

• Libraries have many books.

• Some people read before bed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1