Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican . Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food. What is the passage mostly about?

how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.

Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.

A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

When we think of seaweed, we usually picture brown or green plants a foot or so in length. Seaweeds are also of other colors. Some are red. Some kinds grow to lengths of a hundred feet! These form giant seaweed forests, where many kinds of fish take shelter. What is the main idea?

Why some seaweed grows so large

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! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier. What is this selection mainly about?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

Robots will be untiring workers.

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

Toy cars and trucks were lying all over the floor. Ben had dumped his entire toy box in the middle of his room looking for his favorite blue car. His Uncle Lonnie had given it to him for his birthday. Uncle Lonnie was coming for a visit, and Ben wanted them to play together with it. Ben looked for about an hour and could not find the car. When his mother called him, he stepped on something hard. It was his blue car. What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

Ben found the blue car his Uncle Lonnie gave him by stepping on it

Uncle Lonnie gave Ben a blue car

Ben dumped his entire toy box in the middle of the floor

Students sat in the cafeteria talking loudly. It was lunch time at Green Elementary, and the lunch room was full. The noise and the smell of grilled cheese filled the air. In the corner sat Rudy and Jacob. They were making their daily lunch trades. "I'll give you my cheese crackers for your pretzels," said Jacob. "Okay, I'll give you my vanilla pudding for your sugar cookies," said Rudy. "Deal!" said Jacob. What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

Jacob and Rudy trade food at lunch

Rudy wanted Jacob's sugar cookies

Jacob had cheese crackers and wanted pretzels

Students were talking loudly during lunch at Green Elementary

Melanie hated her green room, and she had asked her mother a hundred times if she could paint it purple. Melanie and her mother worked all afternoon rolling the paint on the wall. Since Melanie was only in the third grade, she was feeling very special because her mother was letting her help. When they were finished, they sat on the floor and had a snack. "Are you happy with the purple?" asked Mother. "Yes. And I even like it more because I was able to help paint it," said Melanie. What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

Melanie liked the purple room she helped paint

Melanie and her mother painted all afternoon

They had a snack on the floor when they were finished

Snow was falling again. Every puzzle was put together, every book was read, and the refrigerator was covered in artwork. Buddy and William were bored. They couldn't go out and play in the snow because they were both sick. Even though school might be canceled tomorrow, they were ready to go back to school. What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

they were bored and ready to go back to school

the refrigerator was covered in artwork, and the puzzles were put together

Scissors, glue, and construction paper covered the desks of every student in the classroom. Mrs. Brown was getting ready to hand out heart-shaped candies. Students were talking softly as they cut out hearts and coloured with markers and crayons. In just 10 minutes they would start their Valentine's Day party. What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

Mrs. Brown's class was getting ready for a Valentine's Day party

Mrs. Brown had heart shaped candy

Scissors, glue, and construction paper were on the desks in the classroom

All of the students were making Valentine's Day cards for their friends

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun was setting over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds were returning to their nests, and the air was filled with the sound of crickets. It was a peaceful evening, and everyone seemed to be winding down after a long day.'

B) It was a peaceful evening as the day ended.

C) Birds return to their nests at sunset.

D) The sky is orange and pink at sunset.

Identify the main idea of this sentence: 'Reading books can transport you to different worlds and introduce you to new ideas and perspectives.'

C) Books can introduce new ideas and perspectives.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'In the heart of the city, there was a small park where people came to relax. Children played on the swings, while adults sat on benches reading or chatting. The park was a green oasis amidst the concrete jungle.'

B) The park is a place for relaxation in the city.

A) The city is full of concrete buildings.

C) Children like to play on swings.

D) Adults enjoy reading in the park.

Determine the main idea of this passage: 'The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. Students were scattered around, some deeply engrossed in their books, while others took notes. The librarian moved silently between the aisles, ensuring everything was in order.'

C) The library is a place for quiet study and reading.

B) Students don't like libraries.

Main Idea

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.7.2, RI.7.7, RL.7.2

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

Sometimes people feel sad.

You should do good things for others.

We're not always happy.

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing?

supporting detail

central point

broad topic

statement of opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the same article about healthy foods, what would the main idea be?

Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein

Healthy foods

Eating healthy foods is good for you

Eating is necessary to sustain life

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

LABELLING QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which metaphor best represents this image?

money is time

time is like moeny

time is money

time is green

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main idea?

Its the authors point of view

Is what the passage is mostly about

It is the sequence of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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