There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

What point is the author trying to make?

Hummingbirds love pink or red flowers. They guard their favorite flowers and try to keep other birds away. They fight one another for food. Their wings make a whirring sound when they hover over flowers to sip nectar. The tiny birds fly long distances to go to a warmer climate for the winter. They make their tiny nests in shrubs or trees. What is the main idea?

Hummingbirds are interesting birds

They hover over flowers to sip nectar.

They fly long distances to travel to warmer climates in the winter

They guard their favorite flowers

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

There are many landfills available for waste.

Clean jars before recycling them.

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Mark loves to walk in the woods. He enjoys looking at the trees and smelling the flowers. Mark also likes to watch the squirrels run through the trees. What is the main idea of the text?

Mark loves to walk in the woods.

Mark loves to walk in the woods. He enjoys looking at the trees and smelling the flowers. Mark also likes to watch the squirrels run through the trees. Which of the following statements is a supporting detail to the main idea?

He enjoys looking at the trees and smelling the flowers.

Janice loves to go to basketball games. Her favorite team is the Houston Rockets. Janice enjoys watching the players warm-up before the game. She has been going to games since she was six years old. What is the main idea?

Janice enjoys going to basketball games.

Janice has been going to basketball games for a long time.

Scooby-Doo ran quickly through the haunted castle. Scooby was being chased by another ghost. This ghost was the scariest ghost Scooby had ever seen. Scooby never liked Ghosts. What is the main idea of the passage?

Scooby-Doo is afraid of ghosts.

Scooby-Doo does not like castles.

Scooby-Doo does not like running.

Scooby-Doo ran quickly through the haunted castle. Scooby was being chased by another ghost. This ghost was the scariest ghost Scooby had ever seen. Scooby never liked Ghosts. What is a supporting detail in the passage?

Scooby-Doo is lost in the castle.

Amanda got her surfboard out of her truck. She always loved to be the first person on the beach in the morning. Amanda paddled out to the waves and caught her first ride of the day. She loves the calm of the ocean and the feeling of riding waves. Surfing has always been Amanda's favorite sport. What is a supporting detail in the passage?

She loves the calm of the ocean and the feeling of riding waves.

Once we find the topic, what should you ask yourself to figure out the main idea?

What is the most important thing the author wants me to know?

What is the one word that tells what the passage is mostly about?

What is the passage mostly about?

Why is my teacher making me do this??

Ice cream is a popular dessert. It comes in many different flavors and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Some people like to put different toppings on their ice cream, such as sprinkles or chocolate dip. Vanilla and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors. However ice cream is eaten, it's always delicious! What is the main idea?

Ice cream is a popular dessert.

Reading is a great way to learn. There are millions of books to choose from on just about any topic you want to research. Reading can be for learning or just for pleasure. You can read from an actual book, or on an electronic device such as a computer or an e-Reader. Informational text is a great genre to read if you want to learn interesting facts about a subject. What is the main idea?

Reading is a great way to learn.

E-Readers are cool because you can download books any time you want.

Epic is a great website for reading.

Information text teaches you facts.

What does it mean when an author writes something to entertain ?

The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something.

The author presents facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something.

What does it mean when an author writes something to persuade ?

The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something.

The author presents facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.

The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something.

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

What does it mean when an author writes something to inform ?

The author presents facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.

The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something.

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something.

What does it mean when an author writes something to explain ?

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

The author presents facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.

The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something.

The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something.

What is the purpose of using the chronological organizational pattern in writing?

To present events or actions in the order in which they occurred

To confuse the reader with a jumbled timeline

To emphasize the most important events first

To create a sense of suspense and mystery

PHMS Unit 2 Test Review 2024

Quiz

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.6.2, RI.4.5, RI.6.6

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118 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An adverb describes a _______.

verb

noun

word

article

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CCSS.L.3.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which one is an adverb?

a

big

house

clearly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Usually you will find _____ at the end of an adverb.

-es

-ion

-ly

-ves

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

He runs quickly under the tree.

Which word is the adverb?

tree

He

runs

quickly

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CCSS.L.3.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The girl is dancing __________.

loudly

sadly

carelessly

gracefully

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Today is Lina's birthday. She is smiling _________.

sadly

happily

gracefully

badly

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The birds are flying high in the sky.

Which word is the adverb?

sky

high

birds

flying

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

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PHMS Unit 2 Test Review 2024

118 questions

An adverb describes a _______.

Which one is an adverb?

Usually you will find _____ at the end of an adverb.

He runs quickly under the tree.

Which word is the adverb?

The girl is dancing __________.

Today is Lina's birthday. She is smiling _________.

The birds are flying high in the sky.

Which word is the adverb?

The baby is hungry. He is crying ________.

The robber is walking _______ so that no one will hear him.

The children are singing the song _________.

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118 questions

An adverb describes a _______.

Which one is an adverb?

Usually you will find _____ at the end of an adverb.

He runs quickly under the tree.Which word is the adverb?

The girl is dancing __________.

Today is Lina's birthday. She is smiling _________.

The birds are flying high in the sky.Which word is the adverb?

The baby is hungry. He is crying ________.

The robber is walking _______ so that no one will hear him.

The children are singing the song _________.

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He runs quickly under the tree.

Which word is the adverb?

The birds are flying high in the sky.

Which word is the adverb?