Main Idea

Main Idea

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Main Idea

Main Idea

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.2, RI. 9-10.6, RI.8.2

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Created by

Patricia Reyes

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35 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The main idea of a text is....

what the text is a little bit about

what the text is never about

what the text is sometimes telling you

what the text is mostly or mainly about

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The central idea of a passage/text is....

what the text is a little bit about

what the text is sometimes telling you

what the text is never about

what the text is mostly or mainly about

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Tomatoes are good for you.

Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Spinach is good for your bones.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.

What is the author's main point?

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

The piano is a string instrument.

The piano is a popular instrument.

The strings of a piano makes the sound.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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?
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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The main idea is supported by what?
topics
details
monkeys
periods

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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