Main Idea Quiz

Bobby invited his friends over to play last Saturday. They played Candy Land. They laughed and told jokes. They painted silly pictures with Bobby’s new paint set. When they were done playing, Bobby’s friends went home. What is the main idea?

• Bobby had fun with his friends

• Bobby’s friends went home

• Bobby told the funniest joke

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Sophie went to the animal shelter with her mom. They looked at big dogs and little dogs. They looked at nice dogs and grouchy dogs. After looking at all of the dogs, Sophie chose the one that she wanted to adopt. “I like this brown one. He is so soft, I will name him Fluffy!” Sophie said. What is the main idea?

• Sophie adopted a dog

• There were big dogs and little dogs

• Sophie’s new dog was brown

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Donald walked into his bedroom. It was a mess! Donald put his toys in the toy box. He put his clothes in the closet. He put his books on the bookshelf. Next, he made his bed. Then his room was nice and clean! What is the main idea?

• Donald put toys in the toy box

• Donald cleaned his room

• Donald walked into his bedroom

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Missy checked out a new book from the library. It was a very interesting mystery book. When she got home, she started reading the book. She read all day long! Finally, she finished the book that evening. “That was the best book ever!” Missy said. What is the main idea?

• Missy went to the library

• Mystery books are the best

• Missy read a book

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Jack bought a gallon of paint and a paintbrush at the hardware store. He took his supplies home and spent all afternoon painting his living room. He painted slowly and carefully. He made sure he didn’t drip paint on the floor. He enjoyed painting and when he was done he stood back and admired his work. What is the main idea?

• Jack painted his living room

• Jack bought a paintbrush

• Jack didn’t drip paint on the floor

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Sally wasn’t feeling well when she left for school. When she arrived, she put her head on her desk and closed her eyes. Sally’s teacher sent her to the clinic and the school nurse called Sally’s mom and asked her take Sally home. When she arrived back home, Sally went straight to bed. What is the main idea?

• Sally put her head on her desk

• Sally’s teacher sent her to the clinic

• Sally is sick

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Jon had been wanting a new computer for months. He saved his money and was finally ready to buy it! Jon went to the store and asked the sales clerk to help him pick out the best computer. He picked out a sleek silver laptop computer and bought it. Jon smiled all the way home. He was happy to finally have a new computer! What is the main idea?

• Jon bought a new computer

• John asked for assistance

• Jon saved his money

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Laura babysat her nephews last weekend. It was quite a challenge! Her nephews tossed a football in the house and broke a vase. They ran up and down the stairs and made lots of noise. They colored on the wall with crayons. Laura spent lots of time cleaning up and was exhausted when the weekend was over. What is the main idea?

• Laura’s nephews broke a vase

• Laura had a difficult weekend babysitting

• Laura’s nephews make lots of noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Corinne was busy preparing for her wedding. She made all of her invitations by hand. She bought a beautiful wedding dress. She tasted different kinds of cake, and decided she wanted a cheesecake. Corinne spent many hours each day planning. She wanted her wedding to be perfect. What is the main idea?

• Corinne wanted a cheesecake

• Corinne made her invitations

• Corinne prepared for her wedding

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Carmen waited in line with her friends in the cafeteria. Everyone got a lunch tray. Carmen put a slice of pizza, an apple, and a carton of milk on her tray. She paid the cashier and sat down at a table. Carmen and her friends talked as they ate lunch together. Carmen enjoyed eating and spending time with her friends. What is the main idea?

• Carmen had lunch with her friends

• Carmen drank milk with her lunch

• Carmen paid the cashier for her food

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2