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Main Idea, Theme, Text Structure, & Summary Review

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
2.
Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect 
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
3.
Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
4.

This text feature tells something that happened and why

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

5.

Which text feature has one topic and details teaching about that topic

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

6.

This text feature tells why something happens

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

7.

This text structure goes in an "order of events."

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

8.

This text feature tells how things are alike and different

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

9.

This text feature compares different things

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

10.

This text feature usually has a timeline with dates in it

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

11.

This text feature tells why something happened and what caused it to happen.

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

12.

This text feature tells how a problem is solved

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

13.
The narrator is the 
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story
14.

I can't wait till school is out for the summer!

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

15.

My brother is always getting into trouble with my sister.

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

16.

He never does his homework so he misses recess a lot.

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

17.

They hurried and packed up their food to get out of the rain.

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

18.

She always brushes her teeth before she goes to bed.

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

19.

Tomorrow, I am going to be 9 years old!

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

20.

 Mr. Thompson, this is Lisa again. I am a tenant of yours on State Street. I am calling from Apartment 233 in your Roundhouse complex. My heat is not working again, and I demand you come out and fix it today. This is the third time this month, and to be honest, I'm thinking about calling the city building inspector. My phone number is 888-453-7889. Call me back and give me an idea of when you'll be stopping by. Don't ignore me like last time. I'll be in all day.From Lisa's point of view, what kind of landlord is Mr. Thompson?

a)

A good one.

b)

A fair one.

c)

A lousy one.

d)

A reliable one.

21.

Until yesterday, I did not like the trolley system in my town. I thought the trolley cars were too slow and cost too much money. I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to ride the trolley. Yesterday, I locked my keys inside my car. I wasn't able to call for help because I forgot my cell phone. I did not know what to do, and I started to panic.     "Can I give you a ride?" a kind voice called out over the sound of the noisy traffic. The voice belonged to the driver of a trolley car. His friendly attitude helped me calm down and enjoy the trip. By the time my ride was over, I was actually laughing! The next time I need a ride, I will head straight for the nearest trolley stop.Which event changed the author's negative view of the trolley system?

a)

meeting the trolley driver

b)

hearing the noisy traffic

c)

locking the keys in the car

d)

forgetting his or her phone

22.

Dear Student Council,  I am writing a letter to bring up an issue that is very important to me. Our school does not offer any healthy lunches for students. All we have to eat are greasy hamburgers, french fries, or pizzas. It would be nice to have a fresh salad every now and then. The students at this school would be healthier and feel better if they ate fruits and vegetables at lunch. I would like you to consider providing more healthy choices for students. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Sincerely, Jane White feather Which sentence best expresses the author's point of view in this letter?

a)

Only rich students can afford to eat healthy food.

b)

It is important for students to eat healthy lunches.

c)

The only healthy food to eat at lunch is a fresh salad.

d)

It is a lot of trouble to bring fruits and salads for lunch.

23.

What is point of view?

a)

the characters in a story

b)

the main theme of the story

c)

the perspective from which the story is told

24.

Which example shows third person point of view?

a)

"Now, reader, I hope you never have to meet..."

b)

"I told my sister to come here."

c)

"Sam fed his cat."

25.

What does compare mean?

a)

Identify differences

b)

Identify similarities

c)

Identify the main idea

26.

What does contrast mean?

a)

Identify differences

b)

Identify similarities

c)

Identify the main idea

27.

Which statement best illustrates the problem-and-solution pattern used to organize Paragraph 1?

a)

Swim frenzies signal the need for immediate release into the water.

b)

The turtles might accidentally hurt one another while in the tank.

c)

Each turtle must be matched up with is or her own mother.

d)

Scientists provide protection from turtle predators such as coyotes.

28.

What is the text structure of the passage?

a)

chronological

b)

cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

main idea

29.

What is the main idea of a story?

a)

The main idea of a story is the name of the main character

b)

The main idea of a story is what the story was mostly about.

c)

The main idea of a story is the color of the book cover

d)

The main idea of a story is the setting where the story takes place

30.

The main idea is what the passage is ____ about.

a)

Partly

b)

Mostly

31.

What is the main idea?

a)

What the story is mostly about

b)

the details of the story

c)

the ending of the story

32.
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.
a)
What shark teeth look like
b)
Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.
c)
Sharks are carnivorous predators. 
33.

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.

34.
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.
35.
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.
36.
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.
37.

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.

38.
What is the main idea?
green, blue, purple, red
a)
colors
b)
things
c)
animals
d)
people
39.
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.
40.
What at is the main idea of this paragraph?

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.
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.
41.

The main idea is supported by what?

a)

concluding sentences

b)

details

42.

The central idea of a passage/text is....

a)

what the text is a little bit about

b)

what the text is sometimes telling you

c)

what the text is never about

d)

what the text is mostly or mainly about

43.

Supporting details....

a)

are pointless when determining the central idea

b)

just give more information

c)

do not support the central idea

d)

help prove the central idea (evidence)

44.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

sequence

d)

problem & solution

45.

What does text structure mean?

a)

information in the text

b)

the way the author organizes information in the text

c)

the way the author presents the information in the text.

d)

how the text is typed up.

46.

A comparison between two unlike things without using like, as, or than.

Example: Uncle Joe is a toddler

a)

Conflict

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Cactus

47.

What happened because of the cause.

a)

Effect

b)

Resolution

c)

Platform shoes

d)

Cause

e)

Conflict

48.

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?


She is as lazy as Eeyore.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

idiom

49.

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?


The moon danced gently on the water.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

50.

Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?


"Ugh, 3 o'clock is NEVER going to get here!"

a)

idiom

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

personification

51.

"Her heart is like gold," is an example of what?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

52.

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers..." is an example of what?

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Metaphor

53.

What type of figurative language is a word imitating a sound?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Repetition

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Metaphor

54.
What is a metaphor?
a)
comparing two things using like or as
b)
repeating the same inital sound in neighboring words
c)
a phrase that means something else than what it says
d)
comparing two things by saying one is the other
55.
What is a simile?
a)
a phrase that means something else than what it says
b)
comparing two things by saying one is the other
c)
comparing two things by using like or as
d)
a word that resembles the sound it represents
56.
This sentence is an example of what:  "Don’t judge a book by its cover."
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
57.

What type of figurative language is this: The leaves danced in the wind.

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

58.

What does this metaphor mean? Tim has a car, but it's a dinosaur.

a)

Tim loves the T-Rex

b)

Tim's car is really old

c)

Tim went to Jurassic Park

d)

Tim's car is small

59.

Identify the figurative language.


The flame in the candle was a sparkling diamond.

a)

hyperbole

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

personification

d)

simile

e)

metaphor

60.
An extreme exaggeration used for effect
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
simile
61.

Identify the figurative language.


"The sun begged me to get out of bed"

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

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