Main Idea in Spanish

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

• She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'In Spain, the tradition of the siesta is still alive in many small towns. Shops close, and people return home to rest during the hottest part of the day.'

• The siesta is a tradition in Spain.

• Shops in Spain are always closed.

• People in Spain work all day.

• Spain is a very hot country.

Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of this paragraph? 'Learning Spanish can open up many opportunities for travel and work. It is one of the most spoken languages in the world.'

• Spanish is a difficult language to learn.

• Spanish is only useful for travel.

• Learning Spanish is beneficial for travel and work.

• Spanish is not widely spoken.

What is the main idea of the following sentence? 'The Spanish language has many dialects, each with its own unique characteristics.'

• Spanish is a difficult language to learn.

• There is only one dialect of Spanish.

• Spanish dialects are all the same.

• Spanish has many unique dialects.

Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? 'Many English words are derived from Spanish, showing the influence of Spanish culture on the English language.'

• English and Spanish are the same language.

• Spanish has influenced the English language.

• English has influenced the Spanish language.

• Spanish and English have no connection.

What is the main idea of this text? 'Spanish cuisine is known for its variety and flavor, with dishes like paella and tapas being popular worldwide.'

• Spanish food is not popular.

• Spanish cuisine is varied and flavorful.

• Paella is the only Spanish dish.

• Tapas are not part of Spanish cuisine.

Which statement best captures the main idea of the following? 'The Spanish Armada was a large fleet of ships sent by Spain in 1588 to invade England, but it was defeated.'

• The Spanish Armada was successful.

• The Spanish Armada was defeated.

• The Spanish Armada was a small fleet.

• The Spanish Armada invaded England.

What is the main idea of this passage? 'Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance that combines percussive footwork with intricate hand and arm movements.'

• Flamenco is a type of Spanish music.

• Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance.

• Flamenco is only about footwork.

• Flamenco is not a traditional dance.

Which option best summarizes the main idea of this paragraph? 'Spanish architecture is renowned for its beauty and diversity, with influences from Roman, Moorish, and Gothic styles.'

• Spanish architecture is not diverse.

• Spanish architecture is influenced by many styles.

• Spanish architecture is only Roman.

• Spanish architecture is not beautiful.

What is the main idea of the following statement? 'The Spanish language is an official language in 21 countries, making it one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.'

• Spanish is not widely spoken.

• Spanish is only spoken in Spain.

• Spanish is an official language in many countries.

• Spanish is not an official language anywhere.