BRU - Main Idea Exercise

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

"The library is a quiet place. Students come to read books and do homework. Some people use computers to find information. Others borrow books to take home. The library has many types of books like novels, history, and science."

• Students only come to use computers.

• The library is noisy and busy.

• The library is a place where people can read and study.

• Only novels are in the library.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

"In winter, the weather becomes very cold. People wear jackets, scarves, and gloves. Snow falls in many countries. Children play outside and build snowmen. Some people drink hot chocolate to stay warm."

• Winter is a cold season with special activities.

• People like to drink chocolate.

• Children stay inside during winter.

• Winter is hot and rainy.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

"My cat’s name is Mimi. She sleeps all day and walks around at night. She likes to eat fish and drink milk. When I come home, she runs to me. I play with her every day."

• Mimi sleeps a lot.

• I take care of my cat and enjoy being with her.

• Cats like milk and fish.

• I don’t like cats.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

"People use phones to talk, text, and go online. Some use them to play games or take photos. Phones can help us work and stay in contact with friends. But using phones too much can be bad for your eyes."

• Phones are dangerous for your health.

• Phones are used in many ways in daily life.

• People should stop using phones.

• Phones are only for texting.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

"We throw away too much trash every day. Some people do not recycle. Trash can hurt animals and pollute the air and water. We should use less plastic and reuse bags. Everyone can help protect the Earth."

• Plastic is very useful.

• Recycling is too difficult.

• People should protect the environment.

• Animals create trash.

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• A funny sentence in the middle

• A detail about one part

• The most important idea in the paragraph

• The last sentence

The main idea tells what the whole paragraph is mostly about.

• True

• False

How can you find the main idea?

• Only read the first sentence

• Read the whole paragraph and ask, “What is this mostly about?”

• Look for the longest word

• Count how many times a word is repeated

"Teachers help students learn new things. They explain lessons and answer questions. Some teachers also plan fun activities and games. A good teacher wants students to do their best."

=> Main idea: Teachers play an important role in helping students learn. True or False?

• True

• False

"Carrots, spinach, and broccoli are vegetables. They have many vitamins and are good for health. Eating vegetables every day can help you stay strong. Vegetables can be cooked in many ways or eaten raw."

=> Main idea: Vegetables are not healthy and people should avoid them. True or False?

• True

• False