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Main idea day 2 (1)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

The Titanic was a massive ship that sunk on its maiden (first) voyage in April 1912. The ship was said to be unsinkable, but when it struck an iceberg, part of the ship’s hull had holes torn into it. The passengers on board the ship had very little time to exit the ship and many people died. The Titanic sank two hours after it hit the berg. The sinking of the ship is still remembered and taught by teachers today.

a)

The Titanic was said to be unsinkable.

b)

The Titanic sank two hours after it hit an iceberg.

c)

The Titanic sunk on its maiden voyage.

d)

The Titanic hit an iceberg and had holes torn into it.

2.

No matter where you go, you can almost always find a hotel! Whether you are visiting Disney World, the Beach, New York City, or a small town in South Carolina, there is sure to be a hotel that will fit your needs. There is even a hotel made of snow and ice in Sweden! It is unlikely that you would ever need to drive more than twenty minutes to find a hotel room to stay in!

a)

You can find a hotel to stay in anywhere you go.

b)

You can find a hotel in Disney World.

c)

There are hotels near the beach.

d)

There is a hotel made of snow and ice in Sweden.

3.

Although people love watching movies at the theater, many people enjoy the concession stand even more! There are so many movie theater treats that go perfectly with a movie. Many people love popcorn, nachos, and a soda, while other people enjoy candy, slushy drinks, and a hot dog! Some people say these things don’t taste the same anywhere but the theater!

a)

Many people love popcorn, nachos, and soda.

b)

People love watching movies at the theater.

c)

Some people say the food doesn't taste the same anywhere but the theater.

d)

The food at the movie theater is great.

4.

Milk is the perfect beverage for many different reasons. Almost all babies begin their lives by drinking milk! You can even add a little bit of chocolate syrup to it to make chocolate milk. Have you ever dipped an Oreo into milk? It is the best! Milk is also used in many different recipes and to make delicious milkshakes. Our world would be so different without this perfect drink!

a)

Almost all babies begin their lives by drinking milk.

b)

You can add chocolate syrup to make chocolate milk.

c)

Milk is a very important drink.

d)

Milk is used in many different recipes.

5.

Taking steps to prevent getting sick is important for you, your friends, and society! It is very easy for germs to spread and cause many people to get sick. Children in schools often become sick because they spend so much time in a small classroom, so it’s important to wash your hands many times per day, sanitize your desk at night, and avoid sharing food and drink. At home, you can take vitamins, eat foods high in Vitamin C, and get a lot of rest to avoid getting sick!

a)

It is very easy for germs to spread.

b)

There are many things you can do to prevent getting sick.

c)

At home you can take vitamins.

d)

Get a lot of rest to avoid getting sick.

6.

If you wear glasses, it is very important to take good care of them. If you are not wearing your glasses, always keep them safely in a case, and make sure to carry a cleaning cloth with you (using a paper towel or washcloth can put tiny scratches in the lenses). If you notice a lens coming loose, take it to your eye doctor right away. Finally, don’t ever share your glasses with anyone to keep them looking good as new.

a)

It is important to take care of glasses.

b)

Always keep glasses safely in the case when you are not using them.

c)

Don't share your glasses with anyone.

d)

If you notice a lens coming loose take your glasses to the eye doctor right aways.

7.

Bailey had been waiting patiently in line for Magic Mountain at Disney World for two hours. Just a few more minutes and it would be his turn to ride the ride! Just when it was his turn to hop on, the ride operator told them that there was a problem with the ride and he wouldn’t be able to ride it. He couldn’t believe he had wasted two hours waiting in line to ride a ride that wasn’t working!

a)

Bailey waited patiently.

b)

Bailey went to Disney World.

c)

Bailey waited for two hours.

d)

Bailey waited in line for a ride that he would never get to ride.

8.

Bella’s mom had been rushing around for days trying to find the perfect outfits for their family pictures. Then, she had to make sure all of the kids had done their hair and had matching bows. Her mom set up a picnic scene for them to sit with at the pictures, and she made them practice their best smiles. It was quite a job just to get ready for family pictures!

a)

Bella's mom searched for the perfect outfit.

b)

All of the kids had their hair done.

c)

Family pictures took a lot of organization and work.

d)

They had to practice their best smiles.

9.

It felt like the longest day ever. Emily’s mom would be picking her up from school ten minutes early to go to the Taylor Swift concert. She couldn’t wait to find their seats, which were only three rows from the stage. One Direction was performing right before Taylor Swift, and they were her second favorite band. She knew it would be a night to remember…but first she just had to get through the day at school!

a)

Emily had to get through the longest day ever before the Taylor Swift concert.

b)

One direction was her second favorite band.

c)

Emily's mom would be picking her up from school 10 minutes early.

d)

It would be a night to remember.

10.

Dalton had been shopping all day, but he couldn’t believe his eyes when he looked at the receipt. He knew he hadn’t spent THAT much money. He scanned the receipt, looking at the price of each item. He had bought several Nintendo DS games, a new Monopoly board, and…there it was! They had charged him $70.89 for the pack of Angry Birds trading cards that were only supposed to be $7.89. He went straight back to the store, and they refunded his money. He couldn’t believe they had made such a big mistake!

a)

Dalton had been shopping all day.

b)

He scanned the reciept.

c)

The store charged Dalton too much for his Angry Birds trading cards.

d)

He went back to the store and they refunded his money.