Main Ideas and Inferences Quiz

What is wrong with Carol?

• She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.

• She is sick and calling in to work.

• She hit her head.

• Her coffee is too hot!

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The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys? 

• They were going to be late for dinner

• They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them

• It was about to rain

• The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer

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The main idea is...

• What the story is mostly about

• The summary of the story

• The author's purpose of the story

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Choose the main idea.

Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

• The barn was dirty.

• Spots was grey and white.

• The barn was a good place for Spots to live.

• Spots often slept outside when it rained.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Read the following passage: "The rapid advancement of technology has significantly altered the way we communicate, making it faster and more efficient. However, it has also led to a decrease in face-to-face interactions, which can impact social skills." What is the main idea of the passage?

• Technology has made communication slower.

• Technology has changed communication, improving speed but reducing face-to-face interactions.

• Face-to-face interactions are more important than technology.

• Social skills are not affected by technology.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Based on the passage in Question 5, what can be inferred about the impact of technology on social skills?

• Social skills have improved due to technology.

• Technology has no impact on social skills.

• A decrease in face-to-face interactions may negatively affect social skills.

• Technology only affects communication speed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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Consider the statement: "Many students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically." What is the main idea of this statement?

• Extracurricular activities are a waste of time.

• Students who do not participate in extracurricular activities perform better.

• Participation in extracurricular activities is linked to better academic performance.

• Academic performance is not related to extracurricular activities.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Based on the statement in Question 7, what inference can be made about the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance?

• Extracurricular activities have no effect on academic performance.

• Students should avoid extracurricular activities to focus on academics.

• Engaging in extracurricular activities might enhance academic success.

• Only students with poor academic performance join extracurricular activities.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

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Read the following excerpt: "The city council's decision to increase public transportation funding aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution." What is the main idea of this excerpt?

• The city council wants to increase traffic congestion.

• Public transportation funding is being decreased.

• Increasing public transportation funding is intended to alleviate traffic and pollution.

• The city council is indifferent to traffic and pollution issues.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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From the excerpt in Question 9, what can be inferred about the city council's priorities?

• The city council prioritizes increasing traffic congestion.

• The city council is focused on reducing environmental and traffic issues.

• The city council is not concerned with public transportation.

• The city council wants to increase pollution levels.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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