Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables and meats that you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat! The implied main idea of this passage is:

Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious.

I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The implied main idea of this passage is:

The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

The writer has a dog named Paco.

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. The implied main idea of this passage is:

The writer enjoys spending time with family.

The writer’s grandparents live far away.

The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. The implied main idea of this passage is:

The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

The Wright Brothers worked hard.

Inventors build kites and bicycles.

Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty, but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe! The implied main idea of this passage is:

Eric overcomes his nervousness and makes it to first base.

Eric gets nervous when he plays baseball.

Central Idea Implied Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea?

It's the author's point of view.

It's what the passage is mostly about.

It is the sequence of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Three ways to find the implied main idea.
1. Look for the topic.

2. Find details that supports the topic.

3. Use the supporting details to find the main idea by asking the question, "What do these details tell me?"

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a reader find the topic of a paragraph or passage?

Remember what you read.

Ask the question who or what is the selection about, find key words and repeated words.

Summarise the paragraph.

Tell the story in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for finding the implied main idea?

Topic + what the author says (supporting details) = main idea

General subject (topic) + what you say = main idea

General subject (topic) + general point = main idea

General point + specific point = main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stated main idea?

The author comes right out and tells the reader the main idea.

The author makes you guess what the main idea is.

The author underlines the main idea.

The author does not have a main idea in the paragraph or passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an implied main idea?

An idea that is not clearly stated by the writer.

An idea that you see in the text.

An idea that is not the main idea.

An idea that your teacher tells you.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you figure out the implied main idea in a paragraph or passage reading?

Locate the topic.

Identify the supporting details.

Decide how the details connects to the topic.

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Experiencing failure is not easy. lf we take a course and fail it, it hurts, though we may pretend for a moment that it doesn't. But even if you feel tempted to shrug it off publicly, don't make that mistake privately. lt's important to take responsibility for and accept failure.

The implied main idea sentence for this paragraph is ....

If we take a course and fail it, it's important to take responsibility

for and accept failure.

Experiencing failure is not easy, but it's important to take responsibility for and accept failure.

Everyone experiences failure, and it is important not

to let failure get you down.

If you experience failure, you should pretend it doesn't hurt

and shrug it off publicly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.

The implied main idea of this passage is:

Hurricanes are dangerous storms.

Hurricanes begin over the ocean.

One type of storm is called a hurricane.

Hurricanes are different from other storms.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day and usually not more than five minutes at a time because they have to remain alert for predators. Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique and varies in colour from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.

The implied main idea of this passage is:

Giraffes don’t sleep very much.

Giraffes are unique animals.

There are many animals in the world.

No animal is taller than a giraffe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Central Idea Implied