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Main idea

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

Ballet dancers are in good physical shape.

b)

Ballet dancers train very hard every day.

c)

Most ballet dancers are processionals.

2.
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.
3.
What is the main idea?
a)
Its the authors point of view
b)
Is what the passage is mostly about
c)
It is the sequence of the story.
4.

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about a family.

b)

To tell about the brother.

c)

To show why boys are good.

5.

Beth likes to swim with her friends at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry.


The main idea is:

a)

Beth is a good swimmer.

b)

Beth likes to collect shells.

c)

Shells are easy to find.

6.

I visited my dentist last Tuesday _____ I had a terrible toothache.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

7.

The weather is always sunny _____ hot in summer in Turkey

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

8.
It was freezing this morning _____ Mr. Lerrington wore his scarf and vest.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
because
9.
Thomas fell down ________ injured his right leg.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
because
10.
I felt exhausted ________ I stopped cleaning the house.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
because
11.

I could not get a seat .... I came early

a)

when

b)

as

c)

because

d)

although

12.

Seena got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.

a)

After

b)

Similarly

c)

Nevertheless

d)

However

13.

Gigi almost always brought cookies for snack at school. _____________ , today she just wasn't in the mood.

a)

Therefore

b)

In addition to

c)

However

d)

Nevertheless

14.

Andrew promised his parents he would be home before the sun went down._______________ ,he stayed out until midnight.

a)

So

b)

Before

c)

Instead

d)

The next day

15.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
16.

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

17.

What kind of digraph is ph?

a)

consonant digraph

b)

vowel digraph

c)

consonants

18.

What sound does ph make?

a)

/ f /

b)

/ ph /

c)

/ h /

19.
Spell this word.
a)
boat
b)
boot
c)
boet
d)
bote
20.

What is a digraph?

a)

Any two vowels together to make one sound.

b)

Any two vowels in a word to make a long vowel sound.

c)

Any two letters in a word that make one sound.

d)

Any letter in a word that is in alphabetical order.

21.

How many digraphs are in the word phone?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

0

22.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

chefe

b)

chief

c)

cheif

23.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

niece

b)

niese

c)

nese

24.

Which vowel digraph does this picture have?

a)

ai

b)

ee

c)

oa

d)

oo

25.

Which picture has the same vowel digraph as the picture shown?

a)
b)
c)