Main Idea Set 3

1. Which one is the main idea?

• A. Many inventions come from China.
• B. Silk was invented 6,000 years ago in China.
• C. Paper was invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D.
• D. The first compass was invented in China in 1,100 B.C.

2. Which one is the main idea?

• A. A frog lays eggs which become tadpoles.
• B. The last stage is when a frog becomes an adult frog.
• C. A frog has several stages in its life cycle.
• D. A tadpole grows hind legs, front legs, and its tail gets shorter.

3. Which one is the main idea?

• A. France gave the Statue of Liberty to America.
• B. A smaller model of the Statue of Liberty can be found on the Seine River in France.
• C. The Statue of Liberty is so large it had to be shipped in pieces to the United States.
• D. The Statue of Liberty has an interesting history.

4. Which one is the main idea?

• A. Bats roost during the day and are awake at night.
• B. Owls have good night vision to help them hunt during the night.
• C. Many animals are nocturnal.
• D. Grey wolves are nocturnal and sleep during the day.

5. Which one is the main idea?

• A. Gelato is made from milk and is denser than ice cream.
• B. Frozen custard is made using eggs, which makes it taste richer.
• C. Ice cream is usually made with cream.
• D. Frozen desserts are made with different ingredients.

6. Which one is the main idea?

• A. Baseball and basketball were invented in the United States.
• B. England invented rugby and cricket.
• C. Today’s sports were invented in different countries.
• D. Tennis was invented in France.

7. Which one is the main idea?

• A. Eagles and falcons both have sharp beaks and are birds of prey.
• B. Eagles are larger and more powerful birds.
• C. Falcons are slimmer and are faster flying.
• D. Eagles and falcons are alike and different.

8. Which one is the main idea?

• A. A desert receives very little rain.
• B. Each habitat is unique.
• C. It rains a great deal in rainforests.
• D. There are very few trees in a grassland.