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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 17mins
The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.
always
mostly
truly
never
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.
What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.
Houdini was a very mysterious man.
Houdini liked to do tricks with water.
Houdini once escaped a straitjacket while suspended high in the air.
There are many famous skateboarders in the United States.
What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?
Tony Hawk became famous for his half pipe tricks.
Shaun White is a professional skateboarder and snowboarder.
With his own television show, Ryan Sheckler is the youngest skateboarder on the pro-circuit.
The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.
The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops, one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and then became louder and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The farms needed rain.
The thunder hurt people's ears.
Lightning made the sky bright.
The storm was very strong.
Ballet dancers make dancing on their toes look easy. They do this by training for many hours each day. They must constantly practice to learn the difficult moves they make, and exercise to keep themselves in shape. While many dancers are good, only the most disciplined and talented dancers perform onstage as professionals.
Ballet dancers are in good physical shape.
Ballet dancers train very hard every day.
Most ballet dancers are processionals.
Muslims all over the world celebrate many special holidays. One important Muslim holiday is called Ramadan, and it's celebrated for an entire month. During this time, Muslims don't eat or drink during the day, but they have wonderful feasts each night! During the last three days of Ramadan, people exchange gifts, wear new clothes, and have fairs and family get-togethers, It's a very happy time!
Celebrations are an important part of Muslim life.
Ramadan is an important holiday celebrated by Muslims.
Everyone all over the world celebrates holidays.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The main idea does not need supporting details.
True
False
