Finding the Main Idea Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a dog who learns to play fetch?

• The dog is brown and fluffy.

• The dog learns a new skill.

• The dog eats a lot of food.

• The dog sleeps all day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

In a passage about a girl who loves to paint, what is the main idea?

• The girl has a lot of paintbrushes.

• The girl enjoys creating art.

• The girl has a pet cat.

• The girl goes to school every day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of a text about a boy who builds a treehouse?

• The boy uses a hammer and nails.

• The boy creates a place to play.

• The boy has a lot of friends.

• The boy likes to climb trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a story about a cat who chases a mouse, what is the main idea?

• The cat is very fast.

• The cat is trying to catch the mouse.

• The mouse is small and gray.

• The cat likes to sleep in the sun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of a passage about a family going on a camping trip?

• The family packs a lot of food.

• The family enjoys spending time outdoors.

• The family has a big tent.

• The family drives a long way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a text about a boy who learns to ride a bike, what is the main idea?

• The boy falls off the bike.

• The boy learns a new skill.

• The boy wears a helmet.

• The boy rides in the park.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of a story about a girl who bakes cookies?

• The girl uses chocolate chips.

• The girl enjoys baking.

• The girl shares cookies with friends.

• The girl has a big kitchen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a passage about a dog who finds a lost toy, what is the main idea?

• The dog digs in the yard.

• The dog is happy to find the toy.

• The dog barks loudly.

• The dog plays with a ball.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main idea of a text about a boy who plants a garden?

• The boy uses a watering can.

• The boy grows vegetables.

• The boy likes to dig in the dirt.

• The boy has a green thumb.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

In a story about a girl who learns to swim, what is the main idea?

• The girl wears a swimsuit.

• The girl learns a new skill.

• The girl swims in a pool.

• The girl has a swimming coach.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2