Finding the Main Idea Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to play the piano and eventually performs at a concert?

• The boy's favorite color is blue.

• The boy's journey to learn the piano and perform at a concert.

• The boy has a pet dog.

• The boy likes to eat ice cream.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a passage about the life cycle of a butterfly, what is the main idea?

• Butterflies have colorful wings.

• The process of how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

• Butterflies like to fly in gardens.

• Butterflies eat nectar from flowers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of a text describing how plants make their own food through photosynthesis?

• Plants need water to survive.

• The process of photosynthesis allows plants to make their own food.

• Plants grow in soil.

• Plants have green leaves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a story about a girl who helps her community by organizing a food drive, what is the main idea?

• The girl likes to play soccer.

• The girl's efforts to help her community through a food drive.

• The girl has a brother named Tom.

• The girl enjoys reading books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of a passage about the importance of recycling?

• Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment.

• Recycling is a fun activity.

• Recycling bins are usually blue.

• Recycling is done on weekends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a text about the different seasons, what is the main idea?

• Winter is cold.

• The characteristics and changes of each season throughout the year.

• Summer is hot.

• Spring has flowers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of a story about a dog who learns new tricks?

• The dog likes to eat bones.

• The dog's journey of learning new tricks.

• The dog has a fluffy tail.

• The dog sleeps a lot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a passage about the water cycle, what is the main idea?

• Water is wet.

• The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

• Water is found in oceans.

• Water is used for drinking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of a text about the benefits of exercise?

• Exercise is done in the morning.

• Exercise helps improve health and fitness.

• Exercise requires special shoes.

• Exercise is fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a story about a cat who finds a new home, what is the main idea?

• The cat likes to chase mice.

• The cat's journey to find a new home.

• The cat has a fluffy tail.

• The cat sleeps a lot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2