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Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

Lisa's birthday is soon. She wants to have a party. She will ask 6 friends to come. They will play games. They will eat cake and ice cream. It will be fun.


The main idea is:

a)

Many people came to Lisa's house.

b)

Lisa got many presents.

c)

Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

4.

Jim and Tim are brothers. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People think Jim is Tim. People think Tim is Jim. The boys think it is funny.


The main idea is:

a)

Jim and Tim are alike in many many ways.

b)

Jim is older than Tim.

c)

Tim is bigger than Jim.

5.

Karen is going to bake bread. She has never done this before. Her father will help her. Karen hopes her bread will be good.


The main idea is:

a)

White bread is the best.

b)

All people eat bread.

c)

Karen makes bread.

6.

Scott has something he likes a lot. It has four wheels. It is red. I can carry things. Scott rides it. Scott gives his friends rides in it. It is Scott's wagon.


The main idea is:

a)

All boys like wagons.

b)

Scott has fun with his wagon

c)

All wagons are red.

7.

It gets very hot in the summer. Sometimes it is too hot to work. It is too hot to play. the best thing to do is go swimming.


The main idea is:

a)

Summer is too short.

b)

School starts in summer.

c)

Summer can be very hot.

8.

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.


The main idea is:

a)

People need dogs.

b)

Dogs like people.

c)

Dogs make good pets.

9.

Lisa went to the farm. There were animals on the farm. Lisa liked the chickens and horses. She also liked the cows and kittens. Lisa would like to live on a farm.


The main idea is:

a)

Lisa worked on a farm.

b)

Lisa lives in the city.

c)

Lisa liked the farm.

10.

Phil has a baby sister. He loves the baby very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about Phil and his sister.

b)

To tell about Phil's big family.

c)

To show why babies are nice.

11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.

Brylee is in the 50 Point Club.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

15.

Dress up days are the best days.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

16.

This baby is the cutest baby in the world.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

17.

Brayan is helping Jaxson with this problem.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

18.

Cupcakes taste better when they look like puppies.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

19.

Ms. Dunn and her sister have curly hair.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

20.

Coffee is delicious.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

21.

Riley fed a donkey and it made her laugh.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

22.

Mrs. Dunn and Ms. Dunn are friends.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

23.

It is fun to make slime.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

24.
Corn dogs are the best food on the planet.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
25.
You should always do your homework.
a)
Fact 
b)
Opinion
26.
Pizzas can come with many different toppings.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
27.
I got the worst haircut yesterday. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
28.
Cheesy popcorn is not very good.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
29.
Skittles are a type of candy.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
30.

Cause: I studied all night for my spelling test.

What is the effect?

a)

I got an A+ on the test!

b)

Studying is important.

c)

My teacher told me to study.

d)

The spelling words were difficult.

31.

Effect: My chocolate ice cream melted!

What is the cause?

a)

The ice cream was delicious.

b)

I was sad.

c)

I left the ice cream tub on the counter too long.

d)

My friend wanted ice cream.

32.

Cause: I forgot to water my plants.

What is the effect?

a)

My plants grew so tall.

b)

My plants dried up.

c)

I took good care of my plants.

d)

I was too busy.

33.

I got a drink from the water fountain, because _____________________.

a)

I was hungry.

b)

I was thirsty.

c)

I felt better.

d)

I was not thirsty anymore.

34.

The dog escaped from the house, so _________________.

a)

The door was left open.

b)

My little sister let him out.

c)

We had to go find him.

d)

He ran from our backyard.

35.

What is a cause?

a)

The reason that something happens.

b)

The result that happens.

36.

What is an effect?

a)

The reason that something happens.

b)

The result that happens.

37.

Cause: It was raining outside.

What is a possible effect?

a)

I had to use an umbrella.

b)

Everything was wet.

c)

I had to put my rain coat on.

d)

All of the above!

38.

Effect: I was late for school today.

What is the cause?

a)

I had to go to the office.

b)

I woke up late this morning.

c)

I missed part of class.

d)

I was sad.

39.

What are some signal words for cause and effect?

(Hint: select ALL the answers you think are correct!)

a)

so

b)

because

c)

as a result

d)

therefore

40.

What color background did his mother pick for his school picture?

a)

Emerald Green

b)

Peacock Blue

c)

Pizzazzy Purple

d)

Traditional Gray

41.

What did the students do in art class?

a)

Painting

b)

Clay sculpting

c)

Paper Snowflakes

d)

Coloring

42.

How did he feel when he heard the other students saying "cheese?"

a)

Happy

b)

Angry

c)

Sad

d)

Queasy

43.

What color did his face turn when he felt queasy?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Blue

d)

Orange

44.

When he sat on the stool it felt _______

a)

Hard and Cold

b)

Soft and Warm

c)

Hot and Squishy

d)

Cold and Soft

45.

How did the boy want his picture to look?

a)

Terrible

b)

Good

c)

Happy

d)

Sad

46.

Mom said it was his best picture ever!

a)

True

b)

False

47.

What do you think the boy will plan to do next year on picture day?

a)

Smile for his picture

b)

Not show up for picture day

c)

Ruin his picture

d)

Take a good picture

48.

What is the definition for hamper?

a)

A basket used to hold dirty clothes

b)

When your stomach hurts and you feel sick

c)

An angry frown

d)

An event that goes horribly wrong

49.

What is the definition for disaster?

a)

A basket used to hold dirty clothes

b)

When your stomach hurts and you feel sick

c)

An angry frown

d)

An event that goes horribly wrong

50.

What is the definition for scowl?

a)

The way someone is feeling

b)

When your stomach hurts and you feel sick

c)

An angry frown

d)

An event that goes horribly wrong

51.

What is the definition for mood?

a)

The way someone is feeling

b)

When your stomach hurts and you feel sick

c)

An angry frown

d)

An event that goes horribly wrong

52.

What is the definition for queasy?

a)

The way someone is feeling

b)

When your stomach hurts and you feel sick

c)

An angry frown

d)

Playing with or touching something too much

53.

What is the definition for fiddled?

a)

The way someone is feeling

b)

When your stomach hurts and you feel sick

c)

An angry frown

d)

Playing with or touching something too much

54.

What was the disaster at breakfast?

a)

His bacon burned

b)

Mom spilled milk on the floor

c)

He spilled syrup everywhere

d)

He was too busy to eat breakfast

55.
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.
56.
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.
57.
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.
58.
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.
59.
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.
60.
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.
61.
Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! 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 this selection mainly about?
a)
Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
b)
We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.
c)
You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.
d)
Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.
62.
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
63.
The main idea is supported by what?
a)
concluding sentences
b)
details
c)
a chair
64.
Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?
a)
Beginning/end
b)
Middle 
65.
Dan rides with Mom in the car. They go to the store. They buy food.

Where do Dan and Mom go?
a)
to the store
b)
to the house
c)
to the park
66.
 Ana sees ants in the yard. They are in a line. The ants go to a tree. Ana thinks the 
tree is their home.

Where do the ants go?
a)
to a tree
b)
to a rock 
c)
to a school
67.
Once there were no cars. Some people walked. Others went on horses. It took 
longer for people to get around.

Why did it take longer to get around?
a)
People did not have horses
b)
People did not want to walk
c)
People did not have cars
68.
 Some apples are red. Some are green and some are yellow. Some apples are 
for eating. Others are best for cooking.

Some apples are for eating, and some are for _____.
a)
growing 
b)
cooking
c)
taking
69.
 Joe comes home from school. Then he reads a book. Next it's time to eat. After 
that he plays a game.

What does Joe do last?
a)
reads a book
b)
plays a game
c)
comes home
70.
Make a green flower. First, put water in a cup. Next, add green coloring. Last, put 
in a white flower. Soon the flower will be green!

What do you do last?
a)
put in a white flower
b)
put water in a cup
c)
put in green coloring
71.
  It rains. The cars get wet. Then the sun comes out. It gets hot. Soon the cars are 
not wet.

What happens when it rains?
a)
The sun is out
b)
It gets hot
c)
The cars get wet. 
72.
give a brief statement of the main points of (something)
a)
summarize
b)
key details
c)
compare
d)
contrast
73.
to look for similarities
a)
summarize 
b)
contrast
c)
compare
d)
cause
74.
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation 
a)
reason 
b)
solution 
c)
effect
d)
problem

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