Identifying Main Idea

A passage describes the process of photosynthesis in plants, explaining how sunlight is converted into energy. What is the main idea of this passage?

• The importance of sunlight for plant growth.

• The process by which plants make their food.

• The different types of plants that exist.

• How plants contribute to the oxygen supply.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In a story about a young girl who learns to play the piano, she practices daily, enters a competition, and wins first place. What is the main idea of this story?

• The benefits of entering competitions.

• The importance of practicing a skill regularly.

• Winning is the most important part of competitions.

• Playing the piano is very difficult.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A passage discusses the life cycle of a butterfly, from egg to caterpillar, to chrysalis, and finally to butterfly. What is the main idea of this passage?

• Butterflies are beautiful creatures.

• The transformation process of a butterfly.

• The different colors of butterflies.

• How butterflies affect the environment.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

An article talks about the importance of recycling and how it helps reduce waste and conserve resources. What is the main idea of the article?

• How to recycle various materials.

• The process of recycling.

• Recycling helps protect the environment.

• The history of recycling.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A passage describes the daily life of astronauts on the International Space Station, including their work, exercise, and how they eat and sleep in space. What is the main idea of this passage?

• The challenges of living in space.

• The importance of exercise for astronauts.

• How astronauts contribute to science.

• Daily routines of astronauts in space.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In a story about a community coming together to clean up a local park, they organize groups, gather supplies, and work all day to make the park beautiful again. What is the main idea of this story?

• The importance of community service.

• How to organize a cleanup event.

• The benefits of having a clean park.

• The process of cleaning a park.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A passage explains the history of the internet, from its initial development for military use to its expansion for public use and its impact on global communication. What is the main idea of this passage?

• The technical aspects of the internet.

• The internet's role in global communication.

• The history of technological inventions.

• How the internet was developed.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

An article discusses the effects of global warming, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and the impact on wildlife and human populations. What is the main idea of the article?

• The causes of global warming.

• How to combat global warming.

• The consequences of global warming.

• The debate around global warming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2