Main Idea Practice

Front

What is required for ballet dancers to perform onstage as professionals?

Back

Ballet dancers train very hard every day.

Front

What is an orchestra?

Back

An orchestra is a group of musicians playing together.

Front

How are clouds named?

Back

Clouds have different names depending on their shape.

Front

What are the qualifications to become president of the United States?

Back

There are many qualifications one must have to become president.

Front

What does Brandon want to be when he grows up?

Back

Brandon is fascinated by the job of a firefighter.

Front

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. What is the main idea?

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

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?

Back

Giraffes do make noises

Front

What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

Back

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

the central point of a piece of writing

Front

Where would you look to find the main idea of an article? Options: In the first sentence, In the first sentence of the second paragraph, In the last sentence of the first paragraph, There is no one place where the main idea is always found.

Back

There is no one place where the main idea is always found.