Theme/Main Idea Practice

Front

True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.

Back

True

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

Which of the following is an example of THEME? Options: Sodas are bad for you., Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea., The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species., Always share with others.

Back

Always share with others.

Front

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?

Back

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

Front

What is the main idea? 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.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Front

Where can you find the main idea? Options: The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?"., The beginning and end of a paragraph, The beginning of a paragraph, the middle of a paragraph, or the end of a paragraph., The main idea cannot be found in a text.

Back

The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?".

Front

True or False: Theme and Main Idea are the same thing.

Back

False

Front

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
• Jack risked his life to save Jane.
• Don't judge people by outward appearances.
• Happiness

Back

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Front

Which is an example of theme? Options: One person can make a difference., Missy knew she would always be grateful., The donkey was stubborn and did not change., Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

Back

One person can make a difference.

Front

What is the theme of the story where two flies get stuck in honey while the oldest fly stays back?

Back

Some prizes aren't worth it.