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1.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
2.
True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Sodas are bad for you.
b)
Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea.
c)
The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species.
d)
Always share with others.
4.
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?
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
5.
What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.
b)
The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
6.
"Never give up on something that is important to you" is a...
a)
Theme
b)
Main idea
7.
Read the passage and tell me the theme:
"In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordanwas too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn't let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history."
"In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordanwas too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn't let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history."
a)
It is better to do things right the first time.
b)
Treat others how you would like to be treated.
c)
Persistence pays off.
d)
Don't be greedy.
8.
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?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
9.
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
10.
Many people are not good listeners.
a)
Theme
b)
Main idea
11.
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
a)
There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.
b)
Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."
c)
Some underwater mountains are volcanoes.
12.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
13.
Where can you find the main idea?
a)
The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?".
b)
The beginning and end of a paragraph
c)
The beginning of a paragraph, the middle of a paragraph, or the end of a paragraph.
d)
The main idea cannot be found in a text.
14.
What is the main idea of a story?
a)
The most important idea of a story.
b)
The details of a story.
c)
What happens in a story.
d)
A guess about something.
15.
The Frog and the Ox
A frog once sat on a lily pad looking at a large ox. She said to herself, "Now that's a good size to be!"
The frog, who was no bigger than your hand, began puffing herself up.
"Look at me!" she cried to the ox. "Am I as big as you?"
"No," said the ox.
"Now?" cried the frog, puffing away.
The ox just blinked lazily.
"Now?" she said, huffing and puffing, determined to be bigger than nature had meant her to be.
The ox shook his head. He knew the frog shouldn't try to be like him. The silly frog gave one more puff and ...she burst!
What is the moral of this story?
A frog once sat on a lily pad looking at a large ox. She said to herself, "Now that's a good size to be!"
The frog, who was no bigger than your hand, began puffing herself up.
"Look at me!" she cried to the ox. "Am I as big as you?"
"No," said the ox.
"Now?" cried the frog, puffing away.
The ox just blinked lazily.
"Now?" she said, huffing and puffing, determined to be bigger than nature had meant her to be.
The ox shook his head. He knew the frog shouldn't try to be like him. The silly frog gave one more puff and ...she burst!
What is the moral of this story?
a)
A. Frogs wish that they were bigger.
b)
B. You cannot be friends if you are different.
c)
C. Do not try to be something that you are not.
16.
I don't want to _________________ you, but you look ridiculous in that outfit!
a)
tact
b)
competent
c)
commend
d)
offend
17.
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?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
18.
The team was _________________________ when they beat their opponents in the championship game and won the trophy.
a)
tact
b)
steadfast
c)
jubilant
d)
competent
19.
They love to have their dog _____________________ the ball when they throw it over the gate to the neighbor's yard.
a)
falter
b)
offend
c)
retrieve
d)
intimidate
20.
The team was _________________________ when they beat their opponents in the championship game and won the trophy.
a)
tact
b)
steadfast
c)
jubilant
d)
competent
21.
Someone who likes to __________________ flashlights and batteries before a storm will be prepared if the power goes out.
a)
hoard
b)
erode
c)
retrieve
d)
jubilant
22.
The team was _________________________ when they beat their opponents in the championship game and won the trophy.
a)
tact
b)
steadfast
c)
jubilant
d)
competent
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