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Theme

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a theme in a story?

a)

The way the characters are portrayed.

b)

The time or place of the story.

c)

The main concept or idea in the text.

d)

A lesson that conveys a moral message in a text.

2.

Click the image to read the passage.

a)

Splitting the room in half can be a good way to tackle a painting job.

b)

It’s better to do things right the first time.

c)

If you have a good suggestion, adults will agree with it.

d)

Painting a room can be a time-consuming task.

3.

What is a synonym for theme?

a)

Character development

b)

Message

c)

Central thought

d)

Setting

4.

Click the image to read the passage.

a)

Eating too much candy can make you sick.

b)

Think things through when deciding between two activities.

c)

Selfishness can have negative consequences.

d)

Don’t expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice.

5.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

One person can make a difference.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

6.

Click the image to read the passage.

a)

There are more important things in life than being popular.

b)

Popularity will make you inconsiderate of others’ feelings.

c)

Cliques shouldn’t be allowed.

d)

Friends can sometimes let one another down.

7.

A story can have more than one theme.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Click the image to read the passage.

a)

Wear the clothes your parents choose for school pictures.

b)

Stand by your friends no matter what.

c)

Don’t worry about what others think of you.

d)

Stand up for yourself.

9.

Where can a reader find the theme?

a)

It stated directly in the text.

b)

The reader must understand what the character has learned.

c)

A character tells you.

d)

Books or movies do not have themes.

10.

Click the image to read the passage.

a)

Help others in their time of need.

b)

Be a good neighbor.

c)

Check with older neighbors regularly to make sure they are in good health.

d)

Be careful when doing things when you get old.