If you read an essay about how important recycling is to our environment, what is the main idea?

Recycling is important to protect the environment.

People shouldn't make so much plastic.

People should eat healthy food.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers. What is the main idea?

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. What is the main idea?

The students had a backward day.

Dessert is supposed to come last.

It is hard to do things backward.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the main idea?

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

Mark is the best skater at the park.

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the main idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

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 catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

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?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Sarah loves to read books. She spends hours in the library every weekend. Her favorite genres are mystery and fantasy. She dreams of becoming a writer one day.'

A) Sarah loves spending time in the library.

B) Sarah wants to become a writer.

C) Sarah's favorite genres are mystery and fantasy.

Which sentence best supports the main idea that 'Exercise is important for maintaining good health'?

C) Regular exercise helps improve cardiovascular health.

A) Exercise can be fun and social.

B) Many people enjoy running marathons.

D) Some people prefer yoga over weightlifting.

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The city park is a great place for families. It has a playground, a picnic area, and a walking trail. Many families visit the park on weekends to enjoy the outdoors.'

C) The city park is a great place for families.

A) The city park has a playground.

B) Many families visit the park on weekends.

D) The park has a walking trail.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Tommy loves playing soccer. He practices every day after school. His goal is to join the school team and become a professional player.'

A) Tommy practices soccer every day.

B) Tommy wants to become a professional soccer player.

D) Tommy's goal is to join the school team.

Which detail best supports the main idea that 'Reading improves vocabulary'?

C) Reading exposes you to new words and phrases.

A) Reading can be a relaxing activity.

B) Many people read before bedtime.

D) Some people prefer reading fiction over non-fiction.

Main Idea Worksheet

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English

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.4.2, RL.4.2, RL.3.2

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Landon wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Landon's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Landon is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

Landon wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Landon practices very hard to become a great skater.

Landon is the best skater at the park.

Landon wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

The supporting ideas in a text that show proof.

What the text is mainly about.

A conclusion statement

A full and complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What does the main idea of a story tell the reader?

a specific detail from the story

The conflict of the story

What the story is about

The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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?

Jenny got sick.

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.

The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

to search and find

to hold up and help

to end

to write

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Main Idea Worksheet

25 questions

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

What does the main idea of a story tell the reader?

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?

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

Main Idea: Frogs are amazing jumpers.What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

If you read an essay about how important recycling is to our environment, what is the main idea?

What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.What is the main idea?

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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?

Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?