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1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
9.
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.
10.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
11.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
12.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
13.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
14.
The earth's surface is constantly changing.  All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see.  Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
a)
It is expensive to clean up the damage
b)
Sometimes we can't see the changes. 
c)
The Earth's surface is always changing.
15.
Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake. They use an instrument called the Richter scale. The Richter scale compares the strength of different earthquakes. Earthquakes  below 2.0 usually can’t be felt. Earthquakes over 5.0 on the scale can cause damage. A magnitude 7.0 is a major earthquake and can cause tremendous damage.
a)
Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.
b)
Strong earthquakes can cause lots of damage.
c)
 Some earthquakes are very small. 
16.
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move. Earthquakes happen along "fault lines" in the earth’s crust. When the plates in the Earth suddenly shift, the Earth will begin to shift, shake or tremble.
a)
 Earthquakes occur on "fault lines."
b)
Earthquakes cause a lot of damage. 
c)
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust
  move.
17.
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
a)
There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.
b)
Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."
c)
Some underwater mountains are volcanoes. 
18.
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s.  He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires.  He also invented the Franklin stove.  The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel.  He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals.  This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
a)
Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
b)
Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
c)
Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
d)
A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
19.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
20.
Shanna had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.
Where is Shanna?
a)
The Mall
b)
The Ocean
c)
The Aquariam
d)
The Park
21.
A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed.  But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well.  Bats make sounds that people can't hear.  The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things.  Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs.  People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how bats use sound
b)
what things bats often eat as food
c)
how bats fly toward people
d)
how people can hear the sounds of bats
22.
Some people say that the White House has ghosts.  The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln.  He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window.  Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him.  There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
what Lincoln's ghost is like
b)
when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked
c)
hwo many ghosts the White House has
d)
how ghosts show when something will happen
23.
Dolphins are very smart animals.  They even have their own language.   They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts.  Scientists have been studying this dolphin language.  They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other.This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are 
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
24.

A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about -

a)

Topic

b)

Main idea

c)

Claim

d)

Transitional sentence

25.

What are the facts and/or examples in the paragraph called?

a)

Facts

b)

Main Idea

c)

Supporting Details

d)

Summary

26.
Sharks can lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime. Sharks have teeth arranged in rows inside their mouths. These teeth do not have roots like human teeth do, so they fall out easily. When a shark takes a powerful bite into its food, several teeth are lost. When these teeth are lost, new ones push forward from the back rows to replace them. Luckily, sharks continually grow new teeth to replace the thousands they lose.
What is the main idea?
a)
What shark teeth look like
b)
Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.
c)
Sharks are carnivorous predators. 
d)
Sharks grow new teeth.
27.

What is the Main Idea of this passage?

a)

Weekends are times to travel

b)

The writer enjoys spending time with family

c)

The writer's grandparents live far away

d)

The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

28.

What is a supporting detail?

a)

We are all exhausted

b)

I can't wait until this weekend!

c)

I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

d)

None of the above.

29.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is the main idea?

a)

Mount Rushmore is a carving in a stone cliff.

b)

Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

c)

George Washington is one of the faces on Mount Rushmore.

d)

Mount Rushmore attracts visitors.

30.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is a detail that tells about the main idea?

a)

How the four presidents were chosen.

b)

Mount Rushmore is rarely visited because it is in South Dakota.

c)

Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln are the presidents carved into Mount Rushmore.

d)

No one is interested in Mount Rushmore anymore.

31.

That roller coaster is dangerous.

The best supporting details for the above topic sentence is ...

a)

It is slower than any other roller coaster in the state. The curves of its track are so wide and the hills are so shallow that a ride on this roller coaster seems like a drive in the country. People don’t scream when they ride it. Instead, they enjoy the view from above the park.

b)

It is known as one of the best roller coasters in the country. People will wait in lines for hours just to try it. At certain points it reaches the same speeds as cars do on highways. The track is so tall and long that you can see it miles away.

c)

Last year, it broke down several times, leaving people stranded in their cars sixty feet off the ground. In most cars, the seat belts are torn and don’t always buckle properly. One area of the track shakes and makes a strange grinding sound whenever a car passes over it.

32.

Ice cream is a popular dessert. It comes in many different flavors and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Some people like to put different toppings on their ice cream, such as sprinkles or chocolate dip. Vanilla and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors. However ice cream is eaten, it's always delicious!


What is the main idea?

a)

ice cream

b)

about ice cream

c)

why people like ice cream

d)

Ice cream is a popular dessert.

33.

Ice cream is a popular dessert. It comes in many different flavors and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Some people like to put different toppings on their ice cream, such as sprinkles or chocolate dip. Vanilla and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors. However ice cream is eaten, it's always delicious!


What is one supporting detail?

a)

it comes in a variety of flavors

b)

ice cream is a popular dessert

c)

ice cream

d)

I love ice cream

34.
A topic is....
a)
What the text is mainly talking about
b)
A sentence in the text that shows the issue the text will be discussing
c)
An important detail in the text that can help us find the main idea
d)
The issue the text is talking about
35.
A topic sentence is...
a)
A sentence in the text that reveals the issue that is being discussed in the text
b)
A sentence that supports the main idea of the text
c)
A sentence that is an important detail in the text
d)
The issue that is being discussed in the text
36.
A key detail is...
a)
A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.
b)
An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea
c)
Reveals the main characters in the story.
d)
Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.
37.
The main idea is...
a)
The order in which events happen in a story.
b)
A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.
c)
The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.
d)
A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.
38.
A summary is...
a)
A list of key details in the text that are placed in the correct order.
b)
A short paragraph in a fictional story that reveals the big idea, lesson, or moral.
c)
A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.
d)
A short paragraph that you find in the text which includes the main idea and some key details.
39.
Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up.
If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of perspective, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.
First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers.
Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop.
To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!
-Which of the following statements is a key detail from the text?
a)
Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck!
b)
Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.
c)
First, garbage collectors get to drive big fancy trucks!
d)
Many preschool aged boys find trucks and other  large vehicles fascinating.
40.
Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up. 
    If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of perspective, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing. 
     First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers. 
     Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop. 
    To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!
- Which of the following statements describes the main idea of the text?
a)
Truck drivers have the best job in the world!
b)
A lot of young boys might like the idea of being a truck driver.
c)
Truck driving is a lot better than what it seems to be.
d)
It's all a matter of perspective.
41.
John Robert Lewis is a United States Representative from the state of Georgia. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1987. Lewis has dedicated his life to public service and to advocating for Civil Rights. In fact, he is the last surviving member of the Big Six leaders of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. 
Now Lewis hopes to reach a new generation of Civil Rights Activists with his own comic book memoir entitled “March: Book Two.” The comic tells the story of Lewis’s life as part of the historic movement and how he became part of the March on Washington, where Lewis was one of ten speakers invited to address the huge crowd that gathered at the Washington Monument. 
Today, Congressman Lewis could not be happier about his new comic book memoir. “It is my hope,” he says, “…that more and more of the young people engaging in non-violent protests would take a lesson from “March” and use the way of nonviolence.” 
-Which of the following statements is a key detail from the text?
a)
In fact, he is the last surviving member of the Big Six leaders of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s.
b)
John Robert Lewis is a United States Representative from the state of Georgia.
c)
The comic tells the story of Lewis' life as part of the historic movement and how he became part of the March on Washington.
d)
"It is my hope," he says, "that more and more of the young people engaging in non-violent protests would take a lesson from "March" and use the way of non-violence."
42.
John Robert Lewis is a United States Representative from the state of Georgia. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1987. Lewis has dedicated his life to public service and to advocating for Civil Rights. In fact, he is the last surviving member of the Big Six leaders of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. 
Now Lewis hopes to reach a new generation of Civil Rights Activists with his own comic book memoir entitled “March: Book Two.” The comic tells the story of Lewis’s life as part of the historic movement and how he became part of the March on Washington, where Lewis was one of ten speakers invited to address the huge crowd that gathered at the Washington Monument. 
Today, Congressman Lewis could not be happier about his new comic book memoir. “It is my hope,” he says, “…that more and more of the young people engaging in non-violent protests would take a lesson from “March” and use the way of nonviolence.”
-Which of the following statements best describes the main idea?
a)
John Lewis wrote a comic book about the March on Washington in which he participated.
b)
John Lewis was an important member of the Civil Rights movement.
c)
John Lewis, a member of the Civil Rights movement and United States Congressman, wrote a book about the March on Washington which he hopes will inspire others to use the way of nonviolence.
d)
John Lewis wrote a book about his experience as a member of the Civil Rights movements that he hopes will reach a new generation of activists.
43.

A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about -

a)

Topic

b)

Main idea

c)

Claim

d)

Transitional sentence

44.

What are the facts and/or examples in the paragraph called?

a)

Facts

b)

Main Idea

c)

Supporting Details

d)

Summary

45.
Sharks can lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime. Sharks have teeth arranged in rows inside their mouths. These teeth do not have roots like human teeth do, so they fall out easily. When a shark takes a powerful bite into its food, several teeth are lost. When these teeth are lost, new ones push forward from the back rows to replace them. Luckily, sharks continually grow new teeth to replace the thousands they lose.
What is the main idea?
a)
What shark teeth look like
b)
Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.
c)
Sharks are carnivorous predators. 
d)
Sharks grow new teeth.
46.

What is the Main Idea of this passage?

a)

Weekends are times to travel

b)

The writer enjoys spending time with family

c)

The writer's grandparents live far away

d)

The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

47.

What is a supporting detail?

a)

We are all exhausted

b)

I can't wait until this weekend!

c)

I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

d)

None of the above.

48.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is the main idea?

a)

Mount Rushmore is a carving in a stone cliff.

b)

Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

c)

George Washington is one of the faces on Mount Rushmore.

d)

Mount Rushmore attracts visitors.

49.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is a detail that tells about the main idea?

a)

How the four presidents were chosen.

b)

Mount Rushmore is rarely visited because it is in South Dakota.

c)

Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln are the presidents carved into Mount Rushmore.

d)

No one is interested in Mount Rushmore anymore.

50.

That roller coaster is dangerous.

The best supporting details for the above topic sentence is ...

a)

It is slower than any other roller coaster in the state. The curves of its track are so wide and the hills are so shallow that a ride on this roller coaster seems like a drive in the country. People don’t scream when they ride it. Instead, they enjoy the view from above the park.

b)

It is known as one of the best roller coasters in the country. People will wait in lines for hours just to try it. At certain points it reaches the same speeds as cars do on highways. The track is so tall and long that you can see it miles away.

c)

Last year, it broke down several times, leaving people stranded in their cars sixty feet off the ground. In most cars, the seat belts are torn and don’t always buckle properly. One area of the track shakes and makes a strange grinding sound whenever a car passes over it.

51.

Ice cream is a popular dessert. It comes in many different flavors and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Some people like to put different toppings on their ice cream, such as sprinkles or chocolate dip. Vanilla and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors. However ice cream is eaten, it's always delicious!


What is the main idea?

a)

ice cream

b)

about ice cream

c)

why people like ice cream

d)

Ice cream is a popular dessert.

52.

Ice cream is a popular dessert. It comes in many different flavors and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Some people like to put different toppings on their ice cream, such as sprinkles or chocolate dip. Vanilla and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors. However ice cream is eaten, it's always delicious!


What is one supporting detail?

a)

it comes in a variety of flavors

b)

ice cream is a popular dessert

c)

ice cream

d)

I love ice cream

53.
A topic is....
a)
What the text is mainly talking about
b)
A sentence in the text that shows the issue the text will be discussing
c)
An important detail in the text that can help us find the main idea
d)
The issue the text is talking about
54.
A topic sentence is...
a)
A sentence in the text that reveals the issue that is being discussed in the text
b)
A sentence that supports the main idea of the text
c)
A sentence that is an important detail in the text
d)
The issue that is being discussed in the text
55.
A key detail is...
a)
A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.
b)
An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea
c)
Reveals the main characters in the story.
d)
Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.
56.
The main idea is...
a)
The order in which events happen in a story.
b)
A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.
c)
The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.
d)
A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.
57.
A summary is...
a)
A list of key details in the text that are placed in the correct order.
b)
A short paragraph in a fictional story that reveals the big idea, lesson, or moral.
c)
A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.
d)
A short paragraph that you find in the text which includes the main idea and some key details.
58.
Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up.
If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of perspective, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.
First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers.
Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop.
To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!
-Which of the following statements is a key detail from the text?
a)
Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck!
b)
Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.
c)
First, garbage collectors get to drive big fancy trucks!
d)
Many preschool aged boys find trucks and other  large vehicles fascinating.
59.
Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up. 
    If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of perspective, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing. 
     First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers. 
     Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop. 
    To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!
- Which of the following statements describes the main idea of the text?
a)
Truck drivers have the best job in the world!
b)
A lot of young boys might like the idea of being a truck driver.
c)
Truck driving is a lot better than what it seems to be.
d)
It's all a matter of perspective.
60.
John Robert Lewis is a United States Representative from the state of Georgia. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1987. Lewis has dedicated his life to public service and to advocating for Civil Rights. In fact, he is the last surviving member of the Big Six leaders of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. 
Now Lewis hopes to reach a new generation of Civil Rights Activists with his own comic book memoir entitled “March: Book Two.” The comic tells the story of Lewis’s life as part of the historic movement and how he became part of the March on Washington, where Lewis was one of ten speakers invited to address the huge crowd that gathered at the Washington Monument. 
Today, Congressman Lewis could not be happier about his new comic book memoir. “It is my hope,” he says, “…that more and more of the young people engaging in non-violent protests would take a lesson from “March” and use the way of nonviolence.” 
-Which of the following statements is a key detail from the text?
a)
In fact, he is the last surviving member of the Big Six leaders of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s.
b)
John Robert Lewis is a United States Representative from the state of Georgia.
c)
The comic tells the story of Lewis' life as part of the historic movement and how he became part of the March on Washington.
d)
"It is my hope," he says, "that more and more of the young people engaging in non-violent protests would take a lesson from "March" and use the way of non-violence."
61.
John Robert Lewis is a United States Representative from the state of Georgia. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1987. Lewis has dedicated his life to public service and to advocating for Civil Rights. In fact, he is the last surviving member of the Big Six leaders of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. 
Now Lewis hopes to reach a new generation of Civil Rights Activists with his own comic book memoir entitled “March: Book Two.” The comic tells the story of Lewis’s life as part of the historic movement and how he became part of the March on Washington, where Lewis was one of ten speakers invited to address the huge crowd that gathered at the Washington Monument. 
Today, Congressman Lewis could not be happier about his new comic book memoir. “It is my hope,” he says, “…that more and more of the young people engaging in non-violent protests would take a lesson from “March” and use the way of nonviolence.”
-Which of the following statements best describes the main idea?
a)
John Lewis wrote a comic book about the March on Washington in which he participated.
b)
John Lewis was an important member of the Civil Rights movement.
c)
John Lewis, a member of the Civil Rights movement and United States Congressman, wrote a book about the March on Washington which he hopes will inspire others to use the way of nonviolence.
d)
John Lewis wrote a book about his experience as a member of the Civil Rights movements that he hopes will reach a new generation of activists.
62.

What is the subject of the text?

a)

Topic

b)

Summary

c)

Key Details

d)

Main Idea

63.

What tells the important or central idea about a topic?

a)

Events

b)

Summary

c)

Main Idea

d)

Key Details

64.

What is usually written in only 1 or 2 words?

a)

Topic

b)

Summary

c)

Main Idea

d)

Key Details

65.

The main idea of the text is usually written in...

a)

1-2 words

b)

complete sentence

66.

What are the key details of the text?

a)

central idea or main point of the article

b)

theme of the story

c)

subject of the article

d)

information and facts about the topic

67.

What does a summary of an article include? Check ALL that are true.

a)

Every fact or piece of information

b)

Only the key details and important facts

c)

the main idea

d)

the theme of the story

68.
The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.
a)
mostly
b)
only
c)
never
d)
very
69.
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.
70.
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.
71.
Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?
a)
Beginning/end
b)
Middle 
72.
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
74.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
a)
It's best to just cook food at home.
b)
A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
c)
McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
d)
Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.
75.
"Renewable energy" is a topic.
a)
True
b)
False
76.
"Animals" is a main idea.
a)
True
b)
False
77.
Sharks can lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime. Sharks have teeth arranged in rows inside their mouths. These teeth do not have roots like human teeth do, so they fall out easily. When a shark takes a powerful bite into its food, several teeth are lost. When these teeth are lost, new ones push forward from the back rows to replace them. Luckily, sharks continually grow new teeth to replace the thousands they lose.
What is the main idea?
a)
What shark teeth look like
b)
Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.
c)
Sharks are carnivorous predators. 
d)
Sharks grow new teeth.
78.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is the main idea?

a)

Mount Rushmore is a carving in a stone cliff.

b)

Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

c)

George Washington is one of the faces on Mount Rushmore.

d)

Mount Rushmore attracts visitors.

79.

What is another word for SUPPORTING DETAILS used to identify the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?

a)

Text Evidence

b)

Type of Conflict

c)

Climax

d)

Context Clues

80.

The CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...

a)

Supporting details

b)

The reader's opinion

c)

Reliable authors

d)

Concluding sentences

81.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
82.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Max is going to his first baseball game.

b)

Max and family go to a baseball game.

c)

Max can't wait to see the opening pitch.

d)

Max is planning on getting a hotdog and fries.

83.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Tyreek is scared of the doctor.

b)

Tyreek feels relieved.

c)

Tyreek has a doctor's appointment.

d)

Tyreek does not like shots.

84.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Max has an older sister and wore a blue shirt

b)

This is max's first game and he is dissapointed.

c)

Max can't wait to see the opening pitch, and everyone wears red and white.

d)

Max did not like the plan to get a hotdog and fries.

85.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Tyreek loves to get shots.

b)

Tyreek is at the doctor and is scared.

c)

Tyreek has an appointment after school and is relieved he does not need shots.

d)

Tyreek needs shots and is excited.

86.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Ramona has never picked strawberries.

b)

Ramona arrives at a big farm.

c)

Ramona and her family drive for an hour.

d)

Ramona and her family are going to pick strawberries.

87.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

A beautiful Sunday afternoon.

b)

Max is the dog.

c)

Nick takes his dog to the park.

d)

Max and Nick spend the afternoon playing chase.

88.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Ramona lives on a big farm.

b)

Ramona and her family pick berries everyyear.

c)

Ramona plans to make a strawberry pie when she gets home.

d)

Ramona and her family saw some strawberry plants.

89.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Max's favorite toy is a frisbee and two balls.

b)

Nick is excited he keeps his head out the window.

c)

Max and Nick spent a lovely Saturday afternoon in the park.

d)

Max takes his dog Nick to the park.

90.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Kim has been studying for the past three days.

b)

Kim has practice questions every night.

c)

Kim wants an "A" on the test.

d)

Kim has a huge math test.

91.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Suzie wants a pet.

b)

Suzie gets a surprise.

c)

A brown puppy jumps into her arms.

d)

Suzie has thought about getting a dog, cat, guinea pig, bird, and even a fish.

92.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Kim has a huge test and she is feeling nervous.

b)

Kim's mom is giving her practice problems.

c)

Kim is hoping for a "B" on the test.

d)

Kim feels confident about her math test.

93.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Suzie is having an 11th birthday.

b)

Suzie is wanting a pet.

c)

Suzie opens her present and a muppet pops out.

d)

Suzie's mom always says "yes".

94.

What is the main idea?

a)

The Wagner family moving.

b)

Cleaning out their room.

c)

Wagner family packing boxes.

d)

Renting two big trucks.

95.

What is the main idea?

a)

Whiskers is a friendly pet.

b)

He sleeps for most of the day.

c)

Whiskers is the Turner family cat.

d)

He purrs loudly when scratched.

96.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Wagner family moved to a new city.

b)

Mr. Wagner got a new job and bought ice cream.

c)

Wagner family rent two big trucks and move across town.

d)

The family has been packing for 3 weeks and cleaning out rooms.

97.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Whiskers is a dog.

b)

Whiskers likes to go outside.

c)

Whiskers loves to cuddle around people's feet.

d)

Whiskers purrs loudly when someone scratches behind his ears.

98.

What is the main idea?

a)

Ted is feeling annoyed.

b)

Ted has a yard sale.

c)

Ted does not want to give up his favorite things.

d)

Ted groans loudly.

99.

What is the main idea?

a)

Taking a bus to the aquarium.

b)

5th grade class taking a field trip.

c)

Studying different animal habitats.

d)

Looking forward to seeing different fish.

100.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Ted is having a yard sale.

b)

Ted's mom is throwing out his toys.

c)

Ted is annoyed that his family has a yard sale every summer.

d)

Ted tells mom no and does not follow directions.

101.

What are some details from the story?

a)

5th grade take a rocket ship on a trip.

b)

5th grade has been studying different animals for the past two months.

c)

5th grade has been looking at water animals and how they survive without it.

d)

5th grade can't wait to see the sharks at the aquarium.

102.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

No school today.

b)

Doug lets out a shout of joy.

c)

First snow day of the year.

d)

It is cold outside.

103.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Halloween is the best holiday.

b)

Janet and her friends are dressing up as witches.

c)

They are painting their faces green.

d)

They are carrying cauldrons.

104.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Doug looks out his window on a cold March morning.

b)

Doug sees snowflakes falling from the sky.

c)

Doug is sad there is no school.

d)

Doug's mom yells "Get ready for school".

105.

What are some details from the story?

a)

The witches are cooking in the cauldrons.

b)

They painted their faces black after trick-or-treating.

c)

Janet and her friends are wearing green dresses.

d)

Each of Janet's friends have a tall black hat and black shoes.

106.

What is the main idea?

a)

Jerome rides the bus to school late.

b)

Jerome overslept this morning.

c)

Jerome forgot to turn on his alarm clock.

d)

Jerome jumps out of bed.

107.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Allen family summer trip.

b)

Kathy and her two younger brothers sit on the couch.

c)

They scream in excitement.

d)

The Allen's are going to Hawaii.

108.

What are some details from the story?

a)

The alarm went off late at 9:00 am.

b)

School starts at 8:15, and Jerome took the bus late.

c)

Jerome overslept and had to ride his bike to school.

d)

Jerome grabbed an egg sandwich on his way out the door.

109.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Allen family go to Japan.

b)

Kathy knows where they are going in the spring before her siblings.

c)

After lunch the Allen family announce they are going to Hawaii.

d)

Kathy and her brothers scream in excitement that they are going to Hawaii.

110.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Sara's mom chops tomoatoes.

b)

Its Tuesday at 6:00 pm.

c)

The dinner smells delicious.

d)

Sara's mom is cooking dinner.

111.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Layla's class visits the library.

b)

Layla loves to read nature books.

c)

Layla loves to learn new things.

d)

Layla checked out three books last week.

112.

What are some details from the story?

a)

It is Tuesday afternoon and Sarah's mom is making pasta.

b)

Sarah says that the food smells delicious and can't wait to eat dinner.

c)

Sarah chops some tomatoes and mixes it with spices.

d)

Sarah's mom is cooking dinner on Tuesday night.

113.

What are some details from the story?

a)

She plans to return the books tommorrow.

b)

Layla's class gets to visit the school library on Tuesday.

c)

Layla loves looking at the pictures and learning new things.

d)

Last week, she checked out five books on animals.

114.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

He gets to invite 10 friends to a party.

b)

There is going to be facepainting and games.

c)

The theme of the party is superheros.

d)

Ryan is having an 8th birthday party at his house.

115.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

James wakes up and hears thunder.

b)

James needs to find something else to do.

c)

Since it's raining outside, he will not be able to swim in the pool.

d)

James loves to swim.

116.

What are some of the details from the story?

a)

Ryan can invite 100 friends to his superhero party.

b)

Ryan's dad is going to grill hamburgers and there will be games at the party.

c)

It will be his 8th birthday party at his friends house.

d)

Superheros are going to paint faces and do fun crafts at the party.

117.

What are some details from the story?

a)

James loves to swim at the pool.

b)

Today James saw lightning.

c)

James is happy he sees that it is raining outside.

d)

He goes swimming once a week in the summer.

118.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Gabby picks out pink paint.

b)

Gabby and her mom go to the paint shop.

c)

Gabby redecorates her room.

d)

Gabby picks out a comforter to match her walls.

119.

What is the main idea of the story?

a)

Mrs. Saunders enjoys volunteering at the local animal shelter.

b)

Mrs. Saunders cleans and does paperwork for the local animal shelter.

c)

The dogs bark in excitement when she arrives.

d)

Mrs. Saunders likes to play with the dogs when she takes them out for a walk.

120.

What are some details from the story?

a)

Gabby and her mom go shopping to redecorate her room.

b)

Gabby picks out a beautiful pink and comforter to match.

c)

They will rearrange the room and then paint the walls.

d)

Gabby's comforter has pink hangers to match the pink walls.

121.

What are some of the details from the story?

a)

Mrs. Saunders works at the local animal shelter.

b)

Mrs. Saunders does not like to walk the dogs.

c)

Every Saturday Mrs. Saunders arrives and the dogs bark in excitement.

d)

Her duties include making calls, hanging out with friends, and completing paperwork.

122.
Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Keep your teeth happy
b)
Brush your teeth twice a day
c)
Avoid eating candy and syrup
d)
Eat more vegetables
123.
In an essay, details serve a similar function to: 
a)
An instructional manual for putting together furniture
b)
The characters in a work of fiction
c)
Blank pages in a notebook
d)
The evidence an attorney needs to convict a criminal
124.
If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?
a)
Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein
b)
Healthy foods
c)
Eating healthy foods is good for you
d)
Eating is necessary to sustain life
125.

What are supporting details?

a)

Useless

b)

Details from the text that tell you how the character is feeling

c)

Details about the text that tell you about the setting

d)

Details from the text that develop the main idea

126.
Which of the following is FALSE about the main idea? 
a)
The main idea is always the first sentence of every paragraph.
b)
It is the primary point the author is trying to make.
c)
To discover it, ask yourself what is being said about the topic.
d)
The author can locate the main idea within different places in a paragraph.
127.
What is text evidence? 
a)
Lines copied and pasted from the text.
b)
Evidence that the author you're being forced to read is crazy.
c)
A summary of the text.
d)
A direct quote from a text that you can use to support your idea.
128.

What is theme?

a)

The emotion or feeling of a text.

b)

A one-word subject or topic of a text.

c)

The deeper meaning of a text that may be stated directly or indirectly.

d)

The summary of all the main ideas in a text.

129.
Which of the following is true about Informational texts?
a)
Informational texts are a blend of facts and opinions. 
b)
Informational texts provide facts in an organized format.
c)
They flaw...
d)
Informational texts often include vivid imagery. 
130.

Author's Purpose

a)

The atmosphere of a piece of text

b)

The different ways a writer forms his/her writing

c)

The reason for writing the text

d)

The technique a writer uses in his/her writing

131.

Textual Evidence

a)

Proof that supports answer choice

b)

The summary of a written text

c)

The reason for writing the text

d)

The atmosphere of a piece of text

132.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write.  When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper.  He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac.  It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
a)
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
b)
Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
c)
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.
d)
Benjamin Franklin was very poor.
133.
There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles.  Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface.
a)
Several events can change the Earth's surface.
b)
Earthquakes can cause large cracks. 
c)
Volcanoes can be dangerous.
134.
Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake. They use an instrument called the Richter scale. The Richter scale compares the strength of different earthquakes. Earthquakes  below 2.0 usually can’t be felt. Earthquakes over 5.0 on the scale can cause damage. A magnitude 7.0 is a major earthquake and can cause tremendous damage.
a)
Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.
b)
Strong earthquakes can cause lots of damage.
c)
 Some earthquakes are very small. 
135.
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia.  He started the city’s first hospital and fire department.  Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.
a)
Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great 
  place to live. 
b)
Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department. 
c)
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books.
d)
Benjamin Franklin went to school in Philedelphia.
136.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
137.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
138.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
139.
What is the main idea?
  Shells
Susan likes to swim with her family at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry. Collecting shells is fun.
a)
Susan is a good swimmer.
b)
Susan likes to collect shells.
c)
Jewelry is fun to make.
d)
Susan likes to go fishing.
140.
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.
141.
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.
142.
Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?
a)
Beginning/end
b)
Middle 
143.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
a)
Many people sleep later on the weekends.
b)
Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
c)
Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
d)
Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
144.
What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?
a)
Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.
b)
Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.
c)
Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some. 
d)
Main Idea is what supports the supporting details. 
145.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
146.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
147.
The earth's surface is constantly changing.  All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see.  Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?
a)
It is expensive to clean up the damage
b)
Sometimes we can't see the changes. 
c)
The Earth's surface is always changing.
148.
Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn from the passage?
a)
Why we can taste only certain things.
b)
That we taste through our noses
c)
Where taste buds are found
d)
We have taste buds on our tongues
149.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
150.
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.
151.
Hummingbirds love pink or red flowers. They guard their favorite flowers and try to keep other birds away. They fight one another for food. Their wings make a whirring sound when they hover over flowers to sip nectar. The tiny birds fly long distances to go to a warmer climate for the winter. They make their tiny nests in shrubs or trees. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Hummingbirds are interesting birds
b)
They hover over flowers to sip nectar.
c)
They fly long distances to travel to warmer climates in the winter
d)
They guard their favorite flowers
152.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
153.
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.
154.
Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.
b)
A tadpole is the name of a young frog.
c)
Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.
d)
The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.
155.
Main Idea:
Chocolate is a very popular gift to give during the holidays.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
On Valentine’s Day, heart shaped boxes filled with chocolate are given to loved ones.
b)
Hot chocolate is made with warm chocolate and milk.
c)
Most of the world’s cocoa beans come from Africa.
d)
Chocolate is a popular flavor of ice cream.
156.
Main Idea:
Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.
b)
Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.
c)
Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.
d)
Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.
157.

Read the passage. What is the main idea?

a)

Monarch butterflies are found in southern California and central Mexico.

b)

Monarch butterflies migrate in groups.

c)

Monarch butterflies drink nectar from flowering plants.

d)

Monarch butterflies migrate to warmer places in the winter.

158.

Read the passage. What is the main idea?

a)

We use our eyes all day, from the moment we wake up until we go to bed at night.

b)

Sight is the most important sense we have, so we need to take care of our eyes.

c)

There are many ways to keep our eyes healthy and safe.

d)

Our eyes help us do many important things, so we need to keep them healthy and safe.

159.

Read the passage. What is the main idea?

a)

The robin’s song changes throughout the seasons.

b)

The weather changes throughout the year.

c)

People enjoy listening to bird songs.

d)

The robin’s song gets attention.

160.
To retell something in your own words is to...
a)
classify
b)
paraphrase
c)
distinguish
161.
While reading, if I do not know what I have read, or something is not clear, I should
a)
write "I don't know" on my notes.
b)
keep reading, I want to finish first.
c)
go back and reread to find my answers.
d)
keep reading, maybe I will understand later.
162.
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
163.
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.
164.
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.
165.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
166.
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
a)
True
b)
False
167.
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.
168.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
169.
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.
170.
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.
171.
The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.
a)
mostly
b)
only
c)
never
d)
very
172.
A key detail is...
a)
A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.
b)
An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea
c)
Reveals the main characters in the story.
d)
Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.
173.

One dinosaur had a brain that weighed about as much as three pencils. Its body weighed ten tons and was over twenty feet in length. As you can guess, this dinosaur did not think too clearly. It wasn't the world's brightest dinosaur! What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

How big one dinosaur was

b)

What one dinosaur's brain was like

174.

What is the main idea of this passage?

It was backwards day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some wore their t-shirts backwards. Dessert was served first at lunch. They turned their papers upside down to write. They tried to write backwards.

a)

Dessert comes after lunch.

b)

The students had backwards day at school.

175.
Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Sally bought new clothes
b)
Sally shopped all weekend
c)
Sally got school supplies
d)
Sally's mom shopped on Sunday
176.
Why are key details important?
a)
They help me understand the main idea
b)
They are names of characters
c)
They are always written in bold print
d)
They are not important
177.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
a)
Many people sleep later on the weekends.
b)
Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
c)
Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
d)
Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
178.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
179.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
a)
It's best to just cook food at home.
b)
A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
c)
McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
d)
Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.
180.

Dogs are great pets. They can learn tricks and they are very loyal to their owners. Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk, play with you when no one else is around, or even make you laugh with the silly things they do. Dogs are cute and fun. Everyone should own a dog.


What is the MAIN IDEA of the passage?

a)

To tell about the tricks a dog can do.

b)

To tell you why dogs are great pets.

c)

Dogs can make you laugh with their silly tricks.

d)

Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk.

181.
What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?
a)
Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.
b)
Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.
c)
Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some. 
d)
Main Idea is what supports the supporting details. 
182.
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.
183.
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.
184.
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.
185.
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.
186.
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.
187.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
188.
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.
189.
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.
190.
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.
191.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
192.
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.
193.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
194.
There are about 13,000 wild horses in our country.  Most are in the high lands of the Southwest.  The horses find great difficulty in getting food during the winter months.  Snow covers the grass and small bushes that they feed on.  Their numbers grow smaller each year.  What is the main idea?
a)
Where wild horses live
b)
Why grass and bushes can't be seen
c)
What is happening to our wild horses
195.
A man from another country counted all the car accidents.  He found out that cars painted pink or any light hade seem to be safer.  The light colors are more easily seen.  Cars of two or three different colors may be even safer.   What is the main idea?
a)
Which color cars are safest
b)
How to paint a car
c)
What colors can't be seen
196.
Great waves that sweep in from the ocean are known as tidal waves.  Actually a tidal wave has nothing to do with the tides.  It is caused by an undersea earthquake called a seaquake, or by storms far out to sea.  A tidal wave may rise over fifty feet high.  What is the main idea?
a)
How high tidal waves may be
b)
How to start a tidal wave
c)
What tidal waves are like
197.
The red, green and amber traffic light is a safety signal.  Yet some drivers don't see it.  Some drivers don't obey it.  People cross the street without looking at it.  Often the traffic light turns out to be a signal of death.  What is the main idea?
a)
What the traffic light signals
b)
Why all people obey traffic lights
c)
Why all people disobey traffic lights
198.
The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies.  some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world.  Other birds have a very small range.  they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles.  What is the main idea?
a)
Where to find a bird range
b)
Why birds like to travel
c)
How bird ranges differ
199.

When we think of seaweed, we usually picture brown or green plants a foot or so in length. Seaweeds are also of other colors. Some are red. Some kinds grow to lengths of a hundred feet! These form giant seaweed forests, where many kinds of fish take shelter. What is the main idea?

a)

Why some seaweed grows so large

b)

What seaweed is like

c)

Why seaweed is red

d)

Fish live in seaweed

200.
The Navajo Indians have greatly increased in numbers in the last one hundred years.  One hundred years ago there were about six thousand Navajo.  Today there are fifteen times that many Navajo Indians - ninety thousand.  Today the Navajo is the biggest Indian tribe.  What is the main idea?
a)
What the life of Navajo Indians is like
b)
Why there are so few Indians
c)
How much the Navajo tribe has grown
201.
An octopus isn't fast enough to swim after a fish. The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by.  When the fish comes within reach, the octopus whips out his long arm to grasp it.  Then the octopus has a tasty meal.  What is the main idea?
a)
How much fish an octopus eats
b)
Why the octopus likes to eat
c)
How an octopus gets its food
202.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark
a)
Playing at a park
b)
Going to a movie
c)
Going to school
d)
Ghosts
203.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses
a)
Halloween
b)
Christmas
c)
Spring
d)
Birds
204.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-oranges
a)
Dessert
b)
Fattening foods
c)
fruits
d)
sports
205.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-football
-soccer
-volleyball
-baseball
-tennis
a)
school
b)
games
c)
something hard
d)
sports
206.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-candles
-presents
-party
-cake
-once a year
a)
Valentine's Day
b)
birthday
c)
vacation
d)
sports
207.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pencils
-paper
-glue
-scissors
-notebooks
a)
school supplies
b)
circus
c)
ice cream flavors
d)
cities
208.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-tall buildings
-taxis
-noise
-lots of people
-billboards
a)
In a city
b)
math
c)
Spring
d)
Birds
209.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-calculator
-operations
-addition
-numbers
-subtraction
a)
movies
b)
food
c)
engineer
d)
math
210.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-fireworks
-flags
-food
-America
-summer holiday
a)
St. Patricks Day
b)
Christmas
c)
Easter
d)
Fourth of July
211.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
a)
Many people sleep later on the weekends.
b)
Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
c)
Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
d)
Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
212.
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.
213.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
214.
The earth's surface is constantly changing.  All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see.  Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the main idea?
a)
It is expensive to clean up the damage
b)
Sometimes we can't see the changes. 
c)
The Earth's surface is always changing.
215.
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.
216.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
217.
A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed.  But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well.  Bats make sounds that people can't hear.  The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things.  Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs.  People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how bats use sound
b)
what things bats often eat as food
c)
how bats fly toward people
d)
how people can hear the sounds of bats
218.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
219.
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
a)
True
b)
False

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