Free Printable Long e/Main idea

1.

a)

bea

b)

beee

c)

bei

d)

bee

2.

a)

eat

b)

aet

c)

eate

d)

ete

3.

a)

beik

b)

bek

c)

beek

d)

beak

4.

a)

sat

b)

sate

c)

seat

d)

set

5.

a)

teat

b)

treat

c)

tatre

d)

treet

6.

a)

hote

b)

heet

c)

haat

d)

heat

7.

a)

lafe

b)

laet

c)

leaf

d)

lete

8.

a)

fifteen

b)

fiften

c)

fiftein

d)

fiffteen

9.

a)

lek

b)

lak

c)

leak

d)

laek

10.

a)

meat

b)

mate

c)

meet

d)

met

11.

a)

wheal

b)

wheil

c)

whele

d)

wheel

12.

a)

cher

b)

chear

c)

cheer

d)

chire

13.

a)

pia

b)

pia

c)

pea

d)

pel

14.

a)

queen

b)

gueen

c)

quean

d)

guean

15.

a)

shep

b)

sheape

c)

sheep

d)

shipe

16.

a)

sleep

b)

sleap

c)

slipe

d)

seepe

17.

a)

bea

b)

beee

c)

bei

d)

bee

18.

a)

eat

b)

aet

c)

eate

d)

ete

19.

a)

beik

b)

bek

c)

beek

d)

beak

20.

a)

sat

b)

sate

c)

seat

d)

set

21.

a)

teat

b)

treat

c)

tatre

d)

treet

22.

a)

hote

b)

heet

c)

haat

d)

heat

23.

a)

lafe

b)

laet

c)

leaf

d)

lete

24.

a)

fifteen

b)

fiften

c)

fiftein

d)

fiffteen

25.

a)

lek

b)

lak

c)

leak

d)

laek

26.

a)

meat

b)

mate

c)

meet

d)

met

27.

a)

wheal

b)

wheil

c)

whele

d)

wheel

28.

a)

cher

b)

chear

c)

cheer

d)

chire

29.

a)

pia

b)

pia

c)

pea

d)

pel

30.

a)

queen

b)

gueen

c)

quean

d)

guean

31.

a)

shep

b)

sheape

c)

sheep

d)

shipe

32.

a)

sleep

b)

sleap

c)

slipe

d)

seepe

33.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Sheep

b)

Shape

c)

Shepe

34.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Sea

b)

Set

c)

Sia

35.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Bete

b)

Bet

c)

Beat

36.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Eer

b)

Ear

c)

Uar

37.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Threte

b)

Three

c)

Tree

38.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Si

b)

Cee

c)

See

39.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Sleep

b)

Slip

c)

Sleap

40.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Daleet

b)

Delete

c)

Dilet

41.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Hero

b)

her

c)

Here

42.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Sit

b)

Seat

c)

Sat

43.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Batch

b)

Bates

c)

Beach

44.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

If you bite into a lemon, it will __________ sour

a)

tast

b)

taste

c)

taiste

d)

taiste

45.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

The _____________ will deliver the letter that I wrote to you.

a)

mailman

b)

malman

c)

maalman

d)

mallman

46.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

I found a _____________ kitten on the side of the road.

a)

strai

b)

straiy

c)

stray

d)

strae

47.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

The cow likes to _________ the grass in the field.

a)

grazz

b)

graze

c)

graaz

d)

grayz

48.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

I packed ___________ in my lunch today.

a)

rasins

b)

raasins

c)

raysns

d)

raisins

49.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

Tim made a ____________ of $100.00 at the bank

a)

paiment

b)

paament

c)

payment

d)

pament

50.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

The _____________ must stay on the boat while it is docked in the ocean.

a)

saller

b)

salor

c)

sailor

d)

saylor

51.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

You need to follow the rules and __________ in school.

a)

behave

b)

behav

c)

behayve

d)

behaav

52.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

The ____________ of

Grove City helps to run our town.

a)

maarer

b)

maier

c)

mayor

d)

maer

53.

Choose the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence:

The little boy was ___________ of the dark room.

a)

afrad

b)

afraad

c)

afraid

d)

affrad

54.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

lake

b)

shape

c)

cane

d)

cake

55.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

make

b)

maze

c)

gate

d)

game

56.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

cage

b)

cane

c)

bake

d)

cake

57.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

rain

b)

rake

c)

rope

d)

rate

58.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

save

b)

sale

c)

same

d)

some

59.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

case

b)

cane

c)

cape

d)

cake

60.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

gate

b)

grade

c)

fake

d)

game

61.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

line

b)

lake

c)

rake

d)

tape

62.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

vase

b)

case

c)

vine

d)

van

63.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

cape

b)

game

c)

grape

d)

gate

64.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

plate

b)

pat

c)

plan

d)

lake

65.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

base

b)

bait

c)

bake

d)

cage

66.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

sat

b)

shape

c)

ship

d)

sap

67.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

cave

b)

cake

c)

cane

d)

can

68.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

what

b)

will

c)

whale

d)

white

69.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

tap

b)

top

c)

tape

d)

take

70.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

snake

b)

same

c)

shake

d)

said

71.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

white

b)

was

c)

wake

d)

wave

72.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

base

b)

pan

c)

pine

d)

plane

73.

Find the long a word that matches the picture.

a)

cane

b)

cake

c)

case

d)

cave

74.

What is the main idea of this picture?

a)

sports equipment

b)

fruit

c)

insects

d)

who or what the story is about

75.

What is the main idea of this picture?

a)

sports equipment

b)

fruit

c)

insects

d)

who or what the story is about

76.

What is the main idea of this picture?

a)

sports equipment

b)

fruit

c)

insects

d)

who or what the story is about

77.

What's the main idea?

a)

Kim saw Tom.

b)

Tom dropped a book.

c)

Kim helped Tom.

d)

Tom likes to ride his bike.

78.

What's the main idea?

a)

how animals move their babies

b)

Cats carry their babies in their mouths.

c)

Kangaroos carry their babies in their pouches.

d)

Fish carry their babies in their throats.

e)

Swans carry their babies on their backs.

79.

What's the main ide?

a)

A boy loves his dog.

b)

A boy needs to give his dog a bath.

c)

A boy does not care for his dog.

d)

A boy is giving his dog away.

80.

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

a)

cars, trains, planes

b)

barbie dolls

81.

Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?

a)

dolphins live in the ocean

b)

2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA

82.

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)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

b)

Mary want a new pet.

83.

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)

How an octopus gets its food

84.

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.

85.

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.

86.

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.

87.

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.

88.

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.

89.

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.

90.

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.

91.

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.

92.

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.

93.

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.

94.

Main Idea is

a)

the theme

b)

what the text is mostly about

95.

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.

96.

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.

97.

What is the main idea?
bananas, oranges, lemons, apples

a)

yellow things

b)

fruit

c)

my favorite foods

d)

sports

98.

What is the main idea?
green, blue, purple, red

a)

colors

b)

things

c)

animals

d)

people

99.

What is the main idea?
book, pencil, eraser, paper

a)

animals

b)

colors

c)

playground

d)

School supplies

100.

What is the main idea?
seashells, sand, water, towel

a)

school supplies

b)

sports equipment

c)

animals

d)

beach items

101.

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

102.

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

103.

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

104.

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.

105.

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.

106.

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.

107.

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.

108.

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.

109.

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.

110.

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.

111.

If the details are:
T. Rex was as big as a bus! He had very sharp teeth, perfect for eating meat. His teeth were as big as bananas!

a)

T. Rex was a very dangerous animal!

b)

Velociraptors were a very smart dinosaur.

c)

Dinosaurs lived a long time ago.

112.

If the main idea is...
The Crayola crayon box has so many colors to use!
What could a detail be?

a)

I like to color in coloring books.

b)

Crayons are made of wax.

c)

Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!

d)

Crayola crayons are $2 for each box.

113.

If the main idea is...
Trees help humans in many ways.
What could a supporting detail be?

a)

Trees need water to grow.

b)

Trees give us food.

c)

Trees are in danger.

d)

Birds live in trees.

114.

What is the main idea?
Rachel's Birthday Party
Rachel has her seventh birthday party today. Her parents blow up lots of balloons and bought a cake. Rachel has invited ten friends from school. She also has gift bags to give out to all of her friends.

a)

Her parents blow up lots of balloons.

b)

Rachel invited ten friends from school.

c)

She has gift bags for all of her friends.

d)

Rachel has her seventh birthday party today.

115.

What is the main idea?
Ways to Get to School
There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.

a)

Some children walk to school.

b)

Some people ride the bus.

c)

There are different ways to get to school.

d)

Some people like to sing.

116.

What is the main idea?
Bears eat many types of food. They eat fish. They also eat berries. They even eat insects and insect nests!

a)

They eat fish.

b)

Bears eat many types of food.

c)

They also eat berries.

d)

They even eat insects and insect nests!

117.

iPods
You can do many things with an iPod. You can listen to your own music. iPods have lots of games to download. You can even chat with your friends on an iPod.
What is a supporting detail that was used?

a)

iPods are fun.

b)

iPods are different than iPads.

c)

You can listen to your own music.

d)

iPods

118.

What is the main idea?
Puppies need special care. They need to be fed twice a day. You have to watch them closely or they will chew on almost anything. Puppies need to go outside many times a day to learn how to go to the bathroom outside.

a)

They need to be fed twice a day.

b)

You have to watch them closely.

c)

Puppies need special care.

d)

Puppies need to go outside many times a day.

119.

The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Find the MAIN IDEA:

Cody is a great soccer player. He practices every day after school. Cody plays for his school soccer team. Cody can kick the ball very far.

a)

Cody likes to eat crab legs.

b)

Cody is a great soccer player.

c)

Cody like to play with his friends.

d)

Cody went to Legoland.

121.

Find the MAIN IDEA:

Junior, Mayson, and Cayden went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster, and the ferris wheel. They saw a magic show! They had so much fun and were tired when they went home.

a)

Mayson was hungry.

b)

Cayden saw a magic show.

c)

Junior, Mayson, and Cayden did many things at the carnival.

d)

The carnival was in Lithonia, GA.

122.

Find the MAIN IDEA:

Bananas grow on trees. They are yellow and grow in bunches. You peel them before you eat them. Strawberries are different from bananas. They grow on plants and do not grow in bunches. You do not have to peel them to eat them. They are red.

a)

Bananas and strawberries are different types of fruit you can eat.

b)

Bananas are red.

c)

Strawberries are yellow.

d)

Bananas taste better than strawberries.

123.

Select one supporting detail.

Yesterday, London got a new coat. Her coat has a pink hood and purple sleeves. London's coat is very fuzzy. It will help her stay warm this winter!

a)

London likes coats.

b)

Her coat is black.

c)

Her coat is not fuzzy.

d)

Her coat has a pink hood and purple sleeves.

124.

Select all supporting details about the GA Regions.

Georgia has five regions. The Piedmont region contains the highest population. The largest region is the Coastal Plain. Georgia's highest mountain is located in the Blue Ridge region.

a)

The Piedmont region contains the highest population

b)

I live in Georgia.

c)

Georgia's highest mountain is located in the Blue Ridge region.

d)

The largest region is the Coastal Plain.

125.

Select one supporting detail:

There are three types of bees in a hive, and each bee has a job. One queen bee fills the hive with eggs. Drones mate with the queen. Worker bees tend to the hive and collect food.

a)

Bees are fun to play with.

b)

Worker bees tend to the hive and collect food.

c)

Bees are yellow.

126.

The main idea is...

a)

What the story is mostly about

b)

The summary of the story

c)

The author's purpose of the story

127.

What is the main idea of this picture?

a)

sports equipment

b)

fruit

c)

insects

d)

who or what the story is about

128.

What is the main idea of this picture?

a)

sports equipment

b)

fruit

c)

insects

d)

who or what the story is about

129.

What is the main idea of this picture?

a)

sports equipment

b)

fruit

c)

insects

d)

who or what the story is about

130.

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

a)

cars, trains, planes

b)

barbie dolls

131.

Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?

a)

dolphins live in the ocean

b)

2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA

132.

What is the main idea?

a)

Birthday Party

b)

Presents

c)

Cupcake

d)

Hat

133.

What is the main idea?

a)

Bait

b)

Net

c)

Tackle Box

d)

Fishing

134.

What is the main idea?

a)

Cup

b)

Bakine Pan

c)

Cooking

d)

Flour

135.

The main idea is what the book or passage is mostly about.

a)

True

b)

False

136.

The title can give you clues to figure out the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

137.

Looking at the cover will not help you find clues about the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

138.

Pictures, captions, and titles can help give clues to the main idea of a book.

a)

True

b)

False

139.

Repeated words will never help you figure out the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

140.

The main idea of a story is useful because it tells what the book is mostly about.

a)

True

b)

False

141.

Non-fiction books can be found in a library.

a)

True

b)

False

142.

You can make predictions of the main idea by using clues from pictures.

a)

True

b)

False

143.

A clue is like a hint.

a)

True

b)

False

144.

The title can be found at the end of a book.

a)

True

b)

False

Long e/Main idea

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 3hrs 59mins

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