Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of the passage? Options: 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.

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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What is the main idea of the passage about floods?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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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?

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Front

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?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about King Midas?

Back

King Midas loved gold.

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What is the main idea? Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

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What is the main idea of the passage about soccer players?

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

What is the main idea about giraffes making noises?

Back

Giraffes do make noises

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The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the main idea?

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The Earth's surface is always changing.