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WorksheetsWhat Is the Main Idea
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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?
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
Mark is the best skater at the park.
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
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?
The kitten sleeps a lot.
Mary plays with her kitten
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
Mary want a new pet.
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?
Weekends are times to travel.
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
The author's grandparents live far away.
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
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?
Tom finds enough food for his family.
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
Tom didn't catch anything.
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
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?
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
Who is the main character?
What is the main event?
What is one important detail?
What point is the author trying to make?
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:
what Lincoln's ghost is like
when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked
hwo many ghosts the White House has
how ghosts show when something will happen
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:
how dolphins talk to people
how smart dolphins are
how dolpins are different from fish
which scientists are studying languages
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?
Sometimes people feel sad.
You should do good things for others.
We're not always happy.
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
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?
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
Mark is the best skater at the park.
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
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 of this passage?
Weekends are times to travel.
I enjoy spending time with family.
My grandparents live far away.
I am always sad to leave my cousins.
What is the main idea of this passage?
The Wright Brothers worked hard.
The Wright Brothers were inventor who have inspired many people.
Inventors build kites and bicycles.
The first flight was in 1903.
I have a dog named Paco. he is almost 10 years old. Paco is lovable with a brown face and short black fur. he is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
What is the main idea of this passage?
The dog's name is Paco.
Everyone should have a dog.
My dog is an important part of my life.
My dog is cute and sweet.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
What is the main idea of the text?
Giant Pandas
Giant Pandas are huge.
Giant Pandas are becoming endangered because they go to zoos.
Giant Pandas are becoming endangered because they're losing their habitats.
Is there a hairy monster in the Pacific Northwest? Some people think so. They say it lives in the mountains. They call it "Bigfoot". No one knows for sure if Bigfoot is real. Hundreds of people say they have seen the monster, and many more claim to have seen its huge footprints. Reports state that Bigfoot looks like an ape. It doesn't run, but it walks very fast. Bigfoot is said to be a fast swimmer as well. Reports of the strange Bigfoot make the monster an interesting puzzle.
The Pacific Northwest is a nice place to visit.
Bigfoot looks like an ape.
Bigfoot is still a mystery.
Bigfoot's physical features
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?
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
Mary want a new pet.
Sharks have a lot of teeth. A shark may have up to 3,000 teeth at one time. Shark teeth grow in rows. When a shark loses a tooth, it is replaced by a new tooth from the row behind it. A shark may have over 20,000 teeth over the course of its life.
What is the main idea of the text?
Shark have a lot of teeth.
Shark teeth grow in rows.
When a shark loses a tooth, it is replaced by a new tooth from the row behind it.
Shark bites hurt!
Choose the main idea for paragraph #1.
Goldfish originally came from China.
Goldfish produce a lot of body and gill waste.
Goldfish cannot adapt to fast changes in water temperature.
Aquariums must be maintained properly for goldfish to live long healthy lives.
Choose the correct main idea for paragraph #2.
Goldfish are slimy.
Goldfish learn to recognize people.
Touching a goldfish can be harmful to the fish.
Goldfish are shy.
Choose the correct main idea for paragraph #3.
There are millions of dog owners in the U.S.
Dogs can go with people on vacation.
People include dogs as part of the family.
Dogs have their own parks.
What Is the Main Idea
A) The main idea is the central point or message of a passage.
B) The main idea is a minor detail in a passage.
C) The main idea is always stated in the first sentence.
D) The main idea is the same as the title of the passage.
What Is the Main Idea
A) The main idea is the author's purpose for writing.
B) The main idea is the most important point the author makes.
C) The main idea is a summary of the entire passage.
D) The main idea is a question the author asks.
What Is the Main Idea
A) The main idea is the theme of a story.
B) The main idea is the setting of a story.
C) The main idea is the plot of a story.
D) The main idea is the central message or insight of a story.
What Is the Main Idea
A) The main idea is the same as the conclusion.
B) The main idea is the same as the introduction.
C) The main idea is the key concept the author wants to convey.
D) The main idea is the same as the supporting details.
