Main Idea Reading

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage about the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Butterflies are colorful insects.

• The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

• Butterflies can be found in many parts of the world.

• Butterflies feed on nectar from flowers.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the story about a boy who learns to play the piano?

• The boy's favorite color is blue.

• The boy learns to play the piano through practice and determination.

• The boy has a pet dog named Max.

• The boy's family goes on a vacation.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of the article about recycling?

• Recycling is a fun activity for kids.

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

• Recycling is only important in big cities.

• Recycling can be done with paper and plastic.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the text about healthy eating?

• Eating healthy foods can improve your overall well-being.

• Vegetables are green.

• Fruits are sweet.

• Junk food is tasty.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the story about a girl who loves to read?

• The girl has many friends.

• The girl finds joy and adventure in reading books.

• The girl likes to play outside.

• The girl has a big family.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of the article about the importance of exercise?

• Exercise is only for athletes.

• Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.

• Exercise can be done in the morning.

• Exercise requires special equipment.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage about the water cycle?

• Water is blue.

• The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment in a continuous process.

• Water is essential for life.

• Water can be found in oceans.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the text about the invention of the telephone?

• The telephone is a device used for communication.

• The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication by allowing people to talk over long distances.

• The telephone has buttons.

• The telephone is made of plastic.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea of the story about a cat who learns to trust humans?

• The cat is black and white.

• The cat learns to trust humans through patience and kindness.

• The cat likes to sleep a lot.

• The cat has a favorite toy.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2