Reading Main Idea

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What do you call the main idea in this paragraph?
Implied Main Idea
Stated Main Idea
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which of the following may be considered as the topic sentence in this paragraph?
If you’ve had both cats and dogs, it is clear that cats can be just as wonderful, loving, and playful as any dog.
Cat’s make great pets and are ideal companions for people who work full time or who live in an apartment.
They are less expensive to keep and require less maintenance than dogs.
Overall, cats are wonderful pets and will provide a lifetime of love and affection, just like dogs.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the main idea?
A toothbrush is for a dentist.
A toothbrush is a tool to help you maintain oral hygiene.
Buying a nice toothbrush is an important part of your daily routine.
There are a variety of toothbrushes and toothpastes.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What kind of main idea is shown in this paragraph?
Before the invention of the toothbrush, people used a twig with a frayed end, also known as a “chew stick,” to brush their teeth. Today’s toothbrushes designed with a solid plastic handle with either a fixed or flexible brush at one end. Toothpaste is typically added to a toothbrush to assist in maintaining good oral hygiene. Both toothpaste and toothbrushes come in a vast assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes. Utilizing appealing, or attractive, toothbrushes can make tooth brushing enjoyable and lead your child in attaining perfect oral health.
stated
implied
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What kind of sentence suggests the main idea of a paragraph?
topic
topic sentence
supporting detail
irrelevant information
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"
Broccoli is good for you.
Strawberries have seeds on the outside.
It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
Spinach is good for your bones.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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?
Jenny got sick.
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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