Finding the Main Idea Quiz

What is the main idea of the story about a little boy who finds a lost puppy and takes care of it until he finds its owner?

• The boy likes to play outside.

• The boy helps a lost puppy.

• The boy has a lot of toys.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.1.7

In the story about a girl who plants a garden and shares the vegetables with her friends, what is the main idea?

• The girl likes to eat vegetables.

• The girl shares her garden with friends.

• The girl has a big family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why is the main idea important in a story about a cat that learns to climb trees to escape from a dog?

• It shows how the cat is brave.

• It shows how the cat is lazy.

• It shows how the cat likes to sleep.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

What is the main idea of a story where a group of friends work together to build a treehouse?

• The friends like to play video games.

• The friends work together to build something.

• The friends go to the park.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.1

In a story about a boy who learns to ride a bike after many tries, what is the main idea?

• The boy likes to ride in cars.

• The boy learns to ride a bike.

• The boy has a new helmet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.7

How does the main idea help us understand a story about a girl who saves her allowance to buy a gift for her mom?

• It shows the girl is generous.

• It shows the girl is forgetful.

• It shows the girl is sleepy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the main idea of a story where a family goes on a camping trip and learns about nature?

• The family likes to watch TV.

• The family learns about nature.

• The family eats a lot of food.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

In a story about a boy who helps his neighbor by walking her dog every day, what is the main idea?

• The boy likes to play video games.

• The boy helps his neighbor.

• The boy has a new backpack.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why is understanding the main idea important in a story about a girl who learns to bake cookies and shares them with her class?

• It shows the girl is kind.

• It shows the girl is tired.

• It shows the girl is bored.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the main idea of a story where a boy and his dad fix a broken toy together?

• The boy likes to watch TV.

• The boy and his dad fix a toy.

• The boy has a new toy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.7