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WorksheetsContext Clues, Main Idea, and Supporting Details Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 33mins
Based on context clues in the passage below, ecstatic means ______.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
nervous
watchful
discouraged
excited
Based on context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ______.
Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They are not supposed to be there.
delete
find
color
add
Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means ______.
Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.
sign
move away
eat
lay eggs
Read the passage below. Which word or words best help you understand the meaning of the word obedient?
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
brushed her teet
followed her mother's requests
that night
folded her clothes
Read the passage below. What kind of context clues helps you understand the meaning of the word discontent?
Just yesterday the sailors had been happy. Now a wave of discontent swept through the ship's crew.
explanation
example
antonym
synonym
The main idea of a book is "plants need sunlight to grow." Which of these is a detail that supports the main idea?
My favorite kind of plant is the Venus fly trap.
There are many different species of plants on the Earth.
Plants that get more sunlight grow taller than plants that sit in the dark.
Jessica sat in the sun and looked at her garden.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of this paragraph?
July 20, 1969 was an exciting day. This was the day the first astronauts stepped onto the moon. As the Apollo rocket circled the moon, a craft called the Eagle landed. The world watched on TV as the doors opened. Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped down the ladder onto the dusty surface of the moon. "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind," he said. With these famous words, the first man took the first steps on the surface of the moon.
The surface of the moon is dusty.
The Apollo rocket circled the moon.
Armstrong became the first man on the moon in 1969.
The world likes to watch astronauts on television.
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
thrilled
modest
bored
nervous
My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"
signal
greeting
sentence
question
Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.
scolded
rewarded
arrested
seated
The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.
disguised
watchful
superior
youthful
The little boy became drowsy as the day turned into night
desperate
active
tired
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Boots", he will stand up on 2 legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks. What's the MAIN IDEA?
Boots is my dog.
Boots can sit.
Boots is very smart.
Most dogs can't dance.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, "Happy Birthday, Joey!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day. What's the MAIN IDEA?
Todd had a great birthday.
Joey had a great birthday
Todd got lots of gifts.
Joey got lots of gifts.
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules. What's the MAIN IDEA?
Peter cannot go in the living room.
Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
Peter likes to make a mess.
Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
Select the best detail to show Stuart is in a bad mood.
"Good morning", his mother said cheerfully. She was going to start her job as a beautician.
"Good morning", said Mrs. Bubbles. She was going to her job as a baker.
"I don't think it is a good morning", said Stuart, glumly.
The following text is a conversation between Claudia and her brother Jamie. Select the best detail to show Jamie is worried about spending money.
"You're right", answered Claudia. "The taxi is expensive. We will take the bus, it is only twenty cents each."
"Twenty cents each? That's forty cents total. No bus. We will walk."
"We'll wear out forty cents worth of shoe leather," Claudia mumbled. "Are you sure that you want to walk?"
"Positive", Jamie answered. "Which way do we go?"
The following text describes Alice falling down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. Select the best detail to show Alice does not think she will return home that night.
Down, down, down.
There was nothing else to do, so Alice began talking again.
"Dinah'll will miss me very much tonight, I should think!"
Dinah was the cat.
"Dinah my dear. I wish you were down here with me!"
In the following text, a boy named Peter is about to board a boat. Select the best detail to show the wharf, where ships dock, is crowded.
"Sir", he said. "Is that our ship?"....
Peter was thinking of running away, but he didn't think it was possible- to run away, from "away".
In any event, he didn't see any opportunity for escape.
There were sailors and dock hands everywhere.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Wolves have qualities that help them survive.
Wolves hunt in packs.
Wolves work alone.
Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Gorillas are weird.
Gorillas do not have a routine.
Gorillas have a regular daily routine.
Gorillas like bananas.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Gorillas are weird.
Gorillas do not have a routine.
Gorillas have a regular daily routine.
Gorillas like bananas.
