Identify the Main Idea of the Story

1. 1. The Earth goes around the sun. In winter, our part of the Earth is farther away from the sun. It is very cold and it stays darker longer. In the summer, our part of the Earth is closer to the sun. Then it is very warm.
   
   What is the main idea of this story?

• A. The earth moves around the sun.

• B. It is cold in the winter.

• C. It is darker in the winter.

• D. It is warm in the summer.

2. 2. At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.
   
   What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Coupons can be found in different places.

• B. You must cut coupons out of the ad.

• C. Coupons save money.

• D. You may find a coupon at the store.

3. 3. Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket.
   
   What is the main idea?

• 1. A. We need baskets.

• B. Baskets should be big.

• C. Susan uses her basket a lot.

• D. Susan doesn't like to use the basket.

5. 4. Frank likes to go swimming. He swims every day that he can. He likes to swim in Blue Lake. Many of Frank's friends go swimming there too. Frank is a good swimmer.
   

6. What is the main idea?

• A. Frank does not swim alone.

• B. Frank likes to swim often.

• C. Frank is the best swimmer in town.

• D. Frank swims every Saturday.

6. 5. Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack.

What is the main idea?

• A. Milk is best with fruit.

• B. Cows give milk.

• C. Milk is good for you.

• D. You should drink milk in the morning.

7. 6. Squirrels live in the park. They are gray and fluffy. They pick up nuts off the ground. Then they hide the nuts. They run up and down trees.
   
   What is the main idea?

• A. To show how to catch a squirrel

• B. To tell about squirrels

• C. To tell what squirrels eat

• D. To show where squirrels live

8. 7. Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.
   

9. What is the main idea?

• A. Bears like to eat pies.

• B. Bears like honey.

• C. Bears like to catch bees.

• D. Bears like to climb trees.

8. 8. Grandmother has a garden. She has many flowers in her garden. They are red, yellow, and white. Some flowers are big. Some are small. Grandmother likes flowers very much.
   
   What is the main idea?

• A. Grandmother works in the garden.

• B. Grandmother grows many flowers.

• C. Grandmother has a bee yard.

• D. Grandmother has a vegetable garden.

  
  

9. 9. Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy.

Find the main idea.

• A. Dad is angry.

• B. Bob needs to clean his messy room.

• C. Toy trucks are on Bob's floor.

• D. Bob was not happy.

10. 10. Mary likes Thanksgiving very much. The best part is turkey. She loves to eat turkey. She likes it warm or cold. Mary even likes turkey soup.
    
    What is the main idea?

• A. Mary likes most foods.

• B. Turkey is good for you.

• C. Mary doesn't like Thanksgiving.

• D. Mary likes turkey.