What is the main idea of the reading passage?
Engaging 3rd Grade Reading Practice

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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The reading passage is a summary of historical events.
The reading passage provides a list of facts and figures.
The main idea of the reading passage is to convey the central theme or argument.
The reading passage focuses on a specific character's journey.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify a key character in the story and describe them.
The protagonist, a determined and resourceful individual, navigates through challenges that test their resilience and growth.
The antagonist, a cowardly and selfish character, avoids any confrontation.
A minor character, a wise old sage, who offers advice but has no impact on the plot.
The sidekick, a clumsy and forgetful individual, who often hinders the protagonist's progress.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What vocabulary word means 'to look closely'?
gaze
stare
inspect
examine
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event happens at the beginning of the story?
The setting is described in detail.
A character reflects on past events.
The protagonist meets a friend for the first time.
A significant event occurs that sets the plot in motion.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the character solve their problem?
The character ignores the problem entirely.
The character solves their problem by taking a systematic approach.
The character asks someone else to solve it for them.
The character relies on luck to solve the problem.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the setting of the story?
The setting is the author's background.
The setting of the story is the time and place where the events unfold.
The setting is the main character's thoughts.
The setting is the moral of the story.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
List two adjectives that describe the main character.
indecisive
clumsy
timid
brave, resourceful
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