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Identify Main Ideas

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Hares are bigger than rabbits.

b)

Hares and rabbits are not the same.

c)

Rabbits live together in burrows.

2.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Peter cannot go in the living room.

b)

Peter's parents don't like the carpet.

c)

Peter likes to make a mess.

d)

Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

3.
School uniforms are far cheaper than the currently popular fashions. Many students work long hours at a paying job instead of doing homework because they feel they have to "keep up appearances." If students wore uniforms, there would be no need for most of them to have jobs that take away from their study time.

This passage is mostly about?
a)
popular fashions being expensive
b)
school uniforms being a good idea.
c)
students working many hours at jobs.
d)
teens enjoying wearing uniforms.
4.

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.

This author believes that:

a)

Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

b)

Gorillas don't like other animals.

c)

Gorillas are mean animals

5.
What is the word that means:“The main message of the text or a lesson about human behavior; a life lesson"?
a)
Central Idea
b)
Theme
c)
Moral
d)
Lesson
6.
What is the word that means:“Proof from the text used to support your ideas and arguments”?
a)
Text Evidence
b)
Cite
c)
Inference
d)
Analysis
7.
 “A conclusion about the text based on personal experience and text evidence”?
a)
Cite
b)
Explicit
c)
Inference
d)
Summary
8.

The deep-sea divers pursuing profit must carefully research their sites to make sure it is legal to take artifacts from the location. They must also take measures to preserve the artifacts so that they don't corrode and lose value once they are recovered. For these deep-sea divers, the measure of their success is the dollar value of the treasure they find.


what is the central idea of this paragraph?

a)

Divers need to make sure they are not losing money.

b)

The divers must take measure to make sure the site legal to research.

9.

The Unusual Venus Flytrap

The Venus Flytrap is an unusual plant with many admirers. This carnivore plant grow in the bogs of North America. With read lines lobes that resemble a mouth, the Venus Flytrap looks more like a creature than a plant. It uses these lobes to capture and eat insects and can even digest small frogs! The lobes have small trigger that causes the plant to clamp in a single second when unsuspecting prey come too close. Finger-like extensions called cilia intertwine to keep the lobes shut tight. It is that trapping action that people find that fascinating.

a)

Venus Flytrap are unusual plants that many people think are incredible.

b)

Venus plants are dangerous to people

10.

what are the steps to determine the central idea in a nonfiction text?

a)

Use basic text features: Ex: HEADING of the passage. SUBHEADINGS. Although some subheadings convey supporting details, so be careful!

2.Determine the Text Structure: T

b)

Read the title

c)

Read the first sentence and the last sentence in the story.

11.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
King Midas loved gold.
b)
King Midas sold lots of gold.
c)
King Midas had a heart of gold.
d)
King Midas hated gold.
12.
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. 
13.
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.
14.
The main idea is supported by what?
a)
concluding sentences
b)
details
c)
a chair
15.
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.