Free Printable Main Idea and Details

1.

Which is the main idea?

a)

Roses are known for their lovely scent.

b)

Chrysanthemums are especially popular in the fall.

c)

A garden can feature many beautiful flowers.

d)

Bright tulips grow from bulbs and have long stems.

2.

Which is the main idea?

a)

Many people spend hours playing Monopoly.

b)

It's fun to pass the time with a board game.

c)

Scrabble will challenge your spelling and vocabulary skills.

d)

With Sorry, you have to draw the right card to even get started.

3.

Which is the main idea?

a)

Playing with Play Doh involves all your senses.

b)

Play Doh feels smooth and cold.

c)

You can see it comes in bright, vibrant colors.

d)

It tastes a little salty, but don't ask how I know that.

4.

Which is the main idea?

a)

A ceremony was held when Mr. Potato Head quit smoking.

b)

He became a movie star in 1995's Toy Story.

c)

The Star Wars universe includes Darth Tater.

d)

There are many interesting facts about Mr. Potato Head.

5.

Which is the main idea?

a)

Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma.

b)

Sedimentary rocks are formed in layers.

c)

Three basic kinds of rock exist on our planet.

d)

Metamorphic rocks have undergone great heat or pressure.

6.

Which is the main idea?

a)

The executive branch is headed by one elected citizen.

b)

For the whole country, that person is the President.

c)

At the state level, that person is the Governor.

d)

In each city, that person is the Mayor.

7.

Christopher Paul Curtis has written many books. (Which one doesn't belong?)

a)

Bud, Not Buddy takes place in 1936.

b)

The Watson's Go to Birmingham - 1963 is funny ... mostly.

c)

His latest book is The Journey of Little Charlie.

d)

Curtis used to work in an automobile factory.

8.

You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?)

a)

You can very easily build a column.

b)

You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.

c)

It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

d)

There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.

9.

You'll have many instruments to choose from in 6th grade band. (Which one doesn't belong?)

a)

You'll play for you school at Christmas and at year's end.

b)

Brass instruments include the trumpet, trombone, and tuba.

c)

Percussion instruments are played by striking or plucking.

d)

Flutes, clarinets, and saxophones are woodwinds.

10.

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?

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.

11.

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?

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.

12.

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?

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.

13.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

a)

Who is the main character?

b)

What is the main event?

c)

What is one important detail?

d)

What point is the author trying to make?

14.

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?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

15.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

c)

Clean jars before recycling them.

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

16.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

a)

Playing at the park.

b)

Going to school.

c)

Playing a soccer game.

d)

Going to the movies.

18.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

a)

Playing at the park.

b)

Going to school.

c)

Playing a soccer game.

d)

Going to the movies.

19.

Perhaps one of the largest flowers grown is the sunflower. These giants grow up to 10 feet high. The flower itself is very large. It gets its name from the way it follows the sun. The face of the flower moves from east to west so that it is always facing the sun. The main idea is:

a)

To discuss large flowers.

b)

To describe the importance of the sunflower.

c)

To tell how the sunflower got its name.

20.

Perhaps one of the largest flowers grown is the sunflower. These giants grow up to 10 feet high. The flower itself is very large. It gets its name from the way it follows the sun. The face of the flower moves from east to west so that it is always facing the sun. The main idea is:

a)

To discuss large flowers.

b)

To describe the importance of the sunflower.

c)

To tell how the sunflower got its name.

21.

What is a main idea?

a)

The purpose of the passage

b)

A minor detail

c)

It is the same as the topic

d)

the most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys

22.

What is a main idea?

a)

The purpose of the passage

b)

A minor detail

c)

It is the same as the topic

d)

the most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys

23.

Perhaps one of the largest flowers grown is the sunflower. These giants grow up to 10 feet high. The flower itself is very large. It gets its name from the way it follows the sun. The face of the flower moves from east to west so that it is always facing the sun. The main idea is:

a)

To discuss large flowers.

b)

To describe the importance of the sunflower.

c)

To tell how the sunflower got its name.

24.

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

a)

Playing at the park.

b)

Going to school.

c)

Playing a soccer game.

d)

Going to the movies.

25.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how bats use sound

b)

what things bats often eat as food

c)

how bats fly toward people

d)

how people can hear the sounds of bats

27.

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

a)

mostly

b)

only

c)

never

d)

very

28.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

29.

Elephants use their trunks for many things. Elephants use their trunks to smell. In fact, elephants can smell better than bloodhounds. Baby elephants sometimes suck their trunks to soothe themselves the way human babies suck their thumbs. Elephants do not drink with their trunks. They use their trunks to suck up water and then pour it in their mouths. Elephants also greet each other with their trunks the way humans do by shaking hands. What is the main idea?

a)

How much water elephants drink

b)

Where elephants live

c)

How elephant use their trunks

30.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the main idea?

a)

It is expensive to clean up the damage

b)

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

c)

The Earth's surface is always changing.

31.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the main idea?

a)

It is expensive to clean up the damage

b)

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

c)

The Earth's surface is always changing.

32.

The main idea does not need supporting details.True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

c)

Clean jars before recycling them.

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

34.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

c)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

35.

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?

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.

36.

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?

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.

37.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

38.

What a story is mostly about is the called the _____________.

a)

Topic

b)

Claim

c)

Main Idea

d)

Transitional sentence

39.

What a story is mostly about is the called the _____________.

a)

Topic

b)

Claim

c)

Main Idea

d)

Transitional sentence

40.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark

a)

Playing at a park

b)

Going to a movie

c)

Going to school

d)

Ghosts

41.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses

a)

Halloween

b)

Christmas

c)

Spring

d)

Birds

42.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-oranges

a)

Dessert

b)

Fattening foods

c)

fruits

d)

sports

43.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-football
-soccer
-volleyball
-baseball
-tennis

a)

school

b)

games

c)

something hard

d)

sports

44.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-candles
-presents
-party
-cake
-once a year

a)

Valentine's Day

b)

birthday

c)

vacation

d)

sports

45.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-tall buildings
-taxis
-noise
-lots of people
-billboards

a)

In a city

b)

math

c)

Spring

d)

Birds

46.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-calculator
-operations
-addition
-numbers
-subtraction

a)

movies

b)

food

c)

engineer

d)

math

47.

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-fireworks
-flags
-food
-America
-summer holiday

a)

St. Patricks Day

b)

Christmas

c)

Easter

d)

Fourth of July

48.

Jake's family went on a camping trip. They went to a park by the ocean. They rode their bikes around the park and cooked their food over a fire outside. They saw some deer. They came home Sunday afternoon.
What is the main idea?

a)

They saw some deer

b)

Jake's family likes to camp

c)

Jake's family went on a camping trip

d)

They cooked their food outside

49.

Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities.
What is the main idea?

a)

Keep your teeth happy

b)

Brush your teeth twice a day

c)

Avoid eating candy and syrup

d)

Eat more vegetables

50.

Porpoises live in the earth's oceans and sometimes in bays and rivers near oceans. Porpoises are mammals. Their babies get their food from their mother's body. These animals live in the water, but they must come up for air. Porpoises are very interesting animals.
What is the main idea?

a)

Porpoises live in the ocean

b)

Porpoises are mammals

c)

Porpoises must come up for air

d)

Porpoises are very interesting animals

51.

Hummingbirds love pink or red flowers. They guard their favorite flowers and try to keep other birds away. They fight one another for food. Their wings make a whirring sound when they hover over flowers to sip nectar. The tiny birds fly long distances to go to a warmer climate for the winter. They make their tiny nests in shrubs or trees.
What is the main idea?

a)

Hummingbirds are interesting birds

b)

They hover over flowers to sip nectar.

c)

They fly long distances to travel to warmer climates in the winter

d)

They guard their favorite flowers

52.

Eva wanted to surprise her sister Cindy for her birthday. She decided to plan a picnic for her sister. She made two sandwiches and put them in a bag. Then she put some cookies and bottles of water in the bag. When she told Cindy about the surprise, Cindy her sister a big hug. Then the girls walked to the park.
What is the main idea?

a)

The girls walked to the park

b)

Eva planned a picnic to surprise her sister

c)

Eva told Cindy about the surprise

d)

Eva put some cookies and water in a bag

53.

Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he's alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent.
What is the main idea?

a)

Juan dislikes violence

b)

Juan likes to think

c)

Juan enjoys Monopoly

d)

Juan enjoys playing games

54.

Maria is watching too much television. A toddler shouldn't be spending hours staring blankly at a screen. Worse yet, some of her wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons she watches. We need to spend more time reading books with her and pull the plug on the TV.
What is the main idea?

a)

Watching a lot of television isn't good for Maria

b)

Books are good

c)

All cartoons are bad

d)

Some cartoons are bad for Maria

55.

Samantha, I can't eat or sleep when you are gone. I need to hear your scratchy voice and see your lovely toothless smile. I miss that special way you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon.
What is the main idea?

a)

Samantha has bad manners

b)

Samantha should see a dentist

c)

Someone misses Samantha

d)

Samantha is gross

56.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal assistants. They will look and behave much like humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers. 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 the main idea?

a)

Someday we will all have robots to be our personal assistants

b)

We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers

c)

They will look and behave much like real humans

d)

Robots of the future will be able to learn from experience

57.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal assistants. They will look and behave much like humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers. 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 the main idea?

a)

Someday we will all have robots to be our personal assistants

b)

We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers

c)

They will look and behave much like real humans

d)

Robots of the future will be able to learn from experience

58.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The American Falls is 167 feet high

b)

The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

c)

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

d)

It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

59.

Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes.
What is the main idea?

a)

Sally bought new clothes

b)

Sally shopped all weekend

c)

Sally got school supplies

d)

Sally's mom shopped on Sunday

60.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The American Falls is 167 feet high

b)

The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

c)

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

d)

It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

61.

Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

Some activities are more dangerous than they look

b)

thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year

c)

People think bakers have a safe job

d)

Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs

62.

Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

Some activities are more dangerous than they look

b)

thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year

c)

People think bakers have a safe job

d)

Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs

63.

Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

Some activities are more dangerous than they look

b)

thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year

c)

People think bakers have a safe job

d)

Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs

64.

Emily went hiking last week. She climbed large rocks and ate on the edge of a cliff. She used all of her climbing gear to get to the top of a mountain. She saw many awesome sights of the landscape below and felt like she could touch the sky above.

a)

She climbed large rocks

b)

She ate lunch on the edge of a cliff

c)

Emily went hiking

d)

She felt like she could touch the sky

65.

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

b)

It was placed on the endangered species list

c)

It was dying out because of pesticides

d)

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

66.

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue

b)

The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall

c)

Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year

d)

It was a gift of friendship from France

67.

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?

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.

68.

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?

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.

69.

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?

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.

70.

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?

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.

71.

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?

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.

72.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

73.

What is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about called?

a)

Topic

b)

Claim

c)

Main Idea

d)

Transitional sentence

74.

True or False: The main idea does not need supporting details.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

c)

Clean jars before recycling them.

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

76.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

c)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

77.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

c)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

78.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

a)

Who is the main character?

b)

What is the main event?

c)

What is one important detail?

d)

What point is the author trying to make?

79.

What is the Main Idea of this passage?

a)

Weekends are times to travel

b)

The writer enjoys spending time with family

c)

The writer's grandparents live far away

d)

The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

80.

What is a supporting detail?

a)

We are all exhausted

b)

I can't wait until this weekend!

c)

I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

d)

None of the above.

81.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

The Wright brothers worked hard.

b)

The Wright brothers were inventors who inspired other people.

c)

Inventors build kites and bicycles

d)

The flight was in 1903

82.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

The Wright brothers worked hard.

b)

The Wright brothers were inventors who inspired other people.

c)

Inventors build kites and bicycles

d)

The flight was in 1903

83.

What is a supporting detail?

a)

Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

b)

Wilbur and Orville were brothers who were inventors.

c)

They moved their first plane to Kitty Hawk.

d)

They had big dreams

84.

What is a supporting detail?

a)

Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

b)

Wilbur and Orville were brothers who were inventors.

c)

They moved their first plane to Kitty Hawk.

d)

They had big dreams

85.

What is the main idea?

a)

The dog's name is Paco.

b)

Everyone should have a dog.

c)

The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

d)

The dog is cute and sweet.

86.

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

a)

He is almost 10 years old.

b)

Paco is very lovable.

c)

Paco has a brown face and short black fur.

d)

He is one of my best friends

87.

What is the passage mostly about?

a)

Eric plays baseball.

b)

Eric scores a home run.

c)

How to play baseball.

d)

Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.

88.

Which of the following a supporting detail?

a)

Eric heard the crack of the bat.

b)

His palms were sweaty, but he took a deep breath.

c)

The pitcher threw a fast ball.

d)

He was safe.

89.

What is the paragraph mostly about?

a)

Home made pizza is delicious.

b)

How disgusting pizza is.

c)

How to make home made pizza.

d)

Where to buy the ingredients for home made pizza.

90.

What is a supporting detail of the paragraph?

a)

Soon it's ready to eat!

b)

Home made pizza is delicious.

c)

The kitched begins to smell delicious.

d)

Next, add a vegetable you would like.

91.

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?

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.

92.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

93.

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?

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.

94.

The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?

a)

Frogs are green .

b)

Frogs eat bugs.

c)

Frogs do not move.

d)

Frogs live in ponds.

95.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
What is the main idea?

a)

Dessert is supposed to come last.

b)

The students had a backward day.

c)

It is hard to do things backward.

d)

Students failed their tests.

96.

Jon held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew into the air. Up, up, up, it went. Then down, down, into the basket. “Yes!” he yelled. “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?

a)

How to throw a basketball.

b)

Jon could jump.

c)

Jon liked basketball.

d)

Jon makes a basket.

97.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

98.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

99.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."

What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

100.

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?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad

b)

You should do good things for others

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

101.

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?

a)

Weekends are times to travel

b)

The author's grandparents live far away.

c)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

102.

Main means...

a)

Key

b)

Important

c)

Heart of the matter

d)

All of the above

103.

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?

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.

104.

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?

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.

105.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

d)

They want to ride on the big fire truck

106.

Idea means....

a)

Thought

b)

Topic

c)

I don't know

d)

Both thought and topic

107.

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?

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.

108.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.

What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

109.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.

What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

110.

Main Idea and Theme are the same thing

a)

True

b)

False

111.

Examples, descriptions, reasons, and facts are types of supporting details

a)

True

b)

False

112.

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?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary wants a new pet.

113.

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?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

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

d)

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

114.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

115.

Matilda Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
By the time she was three, Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four, she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting. "Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?" "A book,” he said. "Whatd' you want a flaming book for?" "To read, Daddy." "What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake? We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"
What is the main idea?

a)

Matilda can read fast.

b)

Matilda is eager to learn and read more.

c)

Matilda is interested in cookbooks.

d)

Matilda’s dad won’t buy her a new book.

116.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
What is the main idea?

a)

Charlie’s discovery of the gigantic room

b)

the boiling pots and kettles

c)

seeing the machine that makes green candy

d)

to learn about the room through Mr.Wonka’s excitement and discoveries

117.

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?

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.

118.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

hwo many ghosts the White House has

d)

how ghosts show when something will happen

119.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

hwo many ghosts the White House has

d)

how ghosts show when something will happen

120.

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?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

121.

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?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

122.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

123.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

124.

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?

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.

125.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

126.

The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

a)

The lesson or moral

b)

The conflict of the story

c)

What the story is about

d)

The beginning, middle, or end

128.

The main idea is supported by what?

a)

concluding sentences

b)

details

c)

a chair

129.

Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?

a)

Beginning/end

b)

Middle

130.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

131.

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?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

132.

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?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

133.

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?

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.

134.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

d)

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

135.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

136.

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?

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.

137.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

a)

We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

b)

Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

c)

It's my least favorite class.

d)

Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

138.

Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes.
What is the main idea?

a)

Sally bought new clothes

b)

Sally shopped all weekend

c)

Sally got school supplies

d)

Sally's mom shopped on Sunday

139.

Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or "job-shadow," in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Occupational knowledge is paramount when choosing a career.

b)

Teenagers who don’t know what they want to do professionally will be jobless.

c)

Teenagers should work part time so they know what they want to do later as adults.

d)

Adolescents can do many things when thinking about their future line of employment.

140.

What is an inference?

a)

It is a wild-guess.

b)

It is a comparison using like or as.

c)

It is an educated guess, based on logic and evidence.

d)

It is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device.

141.

Which of the following refers to the subject of a story in 1-3 words?

a)

Main Idea

b)

Topic

c)

Topic Sentence

d)

Supporting Details

142.

If you can't figure out the main idea of a passage, what should you do?

a)

Try to recall every specific detail in the passage

b)

Ask yourself general questions about the passage

c)

Read the passage once and don't look at it again

d)

Read the passage over and over until you have it memorized

143.

If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

a)

Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein

b)

Healthy foods

c)

Eating healthy foods is good for you

d)

Eating is necessary to sustain life

144.

What does the term "author's purpose" refer to?

a)

The author is trying to do something mean on purpose.

b)

Author's purpose means some guy named Author is trying to understand his purpose in life.

c)

The term refers to the reasons an author creates a piece of writing; to persuade me, to inform me, or to entertain me.

d)

Author's purpose refers to the author of a piece of writing attempting to hide things from me.

145.

If you wanted to find the main idea in a piece of writing, where would you look?

a)

In the first sentence

b)

In the first sentence of the second paragraph

c)

In the last sentence of the first paragraph

d)

There's no one place where the main idea is found.

146.

Narrator gives directions or tells someone what to do. "When you arrive at the driveway, take a right. You should see the mailbox with balloons." From what point of view does this refer to?

a)

2nd person

b)

3rd person omniscient

c)

1st person

d)

3rd person limited

147.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

a)

He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

b)

He sleeps all day long.

c)

He runs away when you sweep the floor.

d)

He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

148.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The American Falls is 167 feet high

b)

The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

c)

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

d)

It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

149.

Bella, the magical unicorn, flew high in the sky. She soared among the clouds, feeling the swift wind in her face. She loved looking down on the enchanted forest and all the wonderful creatures living there.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

To inform

b)

To entertain

c)

To persuade

d)

To discourage

150.

What inference can you make about main ideas in writing?

a)

They're always based in fact and never opinion

b)

To be effective, they must be supported by facts

c)

In many essays, they have nothing to do with the topic

d)

Most pieces of writing lack main ideas

151.

Narrator is using their "spoken" voice. "I went to the store to purchase some new shoes." From what point of view does this refer to?

a)

2nd person

b)

1st person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

152.

Narrator is using their "spoken" voice. "I went to the store to purchase some new shoes." From what point of view does this refer to?

a)

2nd person

b)

1st person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

153.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has a giant red spot, which is actually a huge storm. Jupiter also has more than 50 moons and takes nearly 12 years to orbit the sun.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

To entertain

b)

To Persuade

c)

To inform

d)

To discourage

154.

Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and will also make you feel good about yourself.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform

c)

To persuade

d)

To discourage

155.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

a)

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

b)

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

c)

You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

d)

Life is short; make the most of it.

156.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

a)

When to eat lunch

b)

The conflict of the story

c)

What the story is about

d)

The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express

157.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't be greedy.

b)

Work together.

c)

Respect your elders.

d)

Don't steal.

158.

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

a)

What the story is about

b)

The topic of the text

c)

A message the author is trying to get across to the reader

d)

Where and when the story happens

159.

A summary does what?

a)

nothing

b)

tells an opinion

c)

makes an educated guess

d)

is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points

160.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

b)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

c)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

d)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

161.

October comes before November on the calendar.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

162.

The largest amusement park is Disney World in Florida, which covers 28,000 acres.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

163.

Baseball is the best game ever played.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

164.

Brittany's new hairstyle makes her look prettier.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

165.

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?

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.

166.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

d)

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

167.

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?

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.

168.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

169.

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?

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.

170.

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?

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.

171.

The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?

a)

Frogs are green .

b)

Frogs eat bugs.

c)

Frogs do not move.

d)

Frogs live in ponds.

172.

The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?

a)

Frogs are green .

b)

Frogs eat bugs.

c)

Frogs do not move.

d)

Frogs live in ponds.

173.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

174.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

175.

If the details are:
T. Rex was as big as a bus! He had very sharp teeth, perfect for eating meat. His teeth were as big as bananas!

a)

T. Rex was a very dangerous animal!

b)

Velociraptors were a very smart dinosaur.

c)

Dinosaurs lived a long time ago.

176.

If the details are:
T. Rex was as big as a bus! He had very sharp teeth, perfect for eating meat. His teeth were as big as bananas!

a)

T. Rex was a very dangerous animal!

b)

Velociraptors were a very smart dinosaur.

c)

Dinosaurs lived a long time ago.

177.

If the main idea is...
The Crayola crayon box has so many colors to use!
What could a detail be?

a)

I like to color in coloring books.

b)

Crayons are made of wax.

c)

Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!

d)

Crayola crayons are $2 for each box.

178.

If the main idea is...
Trees help humans in many ways.
What could a supporting detail be?

a)

Trees need water to grow.

b)

Trees give us food.

c)

Trees are in danger.

d)

Birds live in trees.

179.

What is the main idea?
Rachel's Birthday Party
Rachel has her seventh birthday party today. Her parents blow up lots of balloons and bought a cake. Rachel has invited ten friends from school. She also has gift bags to give out to all of her friends.

a)

Her parents blow up lots of balloons.

b)

Rachel invited ten friends from school.

c)

She has gift bags for all of her friends.

d)

Rachel has her seventh birthday party today.

180.

What is the main idea?
Rachel's Birthday Party
Rachel has her seventh birthday party today. Her parents blow up lots of balloons and bought a cake. Rachel has invited ten friends from school. She also has gift bags to give out to all of her friends.

a)

Her parents blow up lots of balloons.

b)

Rachel invited ten friends from school.

c)

She has gift bags for all of her friends.

d)

Rachel has her seventh birthday party today.

181.

What is the main idea?
Ways to Get to School
There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.

a)

Some children walk to school.

b)

Some people ride the bus.

c)

There are different ways to get to school.

d)

Some people like to sing.

182.

What is the main idea?
Bears eat many types of food. They eat fish. They also eat berries. They even eat insects and insect nests!

a)

They eat fish.

b)

Bears eat many types of food.

c)

They also eat berries.

d)

They even eat insects and insect nests!

183.

iPods
You can do many things with an iPod. You can listen to your own music. iPods have lots of games to download. You can even chat with your friends on an iPod.
What is a supporting detail that was used?

a)

iPods are fun.

b)

iPods are different than iPads.

c)

You can listen to your own music.

d)

iPods

Main Idea and Details

Total questions: 183

Worksheet time: 6hrs 8mins

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