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1
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Julia Hill lived in a tree for 2 years so it wouldn't be cut
The logging company did not cut down the tree.
The tree was located in Northern California.
2
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Helicopters are used to herd animals.
Cattle and sheep are raised in huge ranches called stations.
There are a lot of cattle in Australia.
3
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Some troglobites do not have eyes.
Animals that live deep in a cave are called troglobites.
Blind salamanders are troglobites.
4
What is the main idea?
The cheetah's feet only touch the ground twice.
The cheetah can reach its top speed in 3 seconds.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.
5
What is the main idea?
Amari fed her dog and made she it had water.
Amari played with Olaf.
Amari woke up early so she could take her dog out for a walk
Amari took good care of her dog.
6
What word describes "What the text is mostly about"?
main idea
supporting details
sequence
7
Main idea: Labs are very popular dogs. What is a detail?
Labs are great dogs to have as a pet.
Labs are friendly, loyal, and eager to please.
Labs are used as guide dogs, rescue dogs, and as a helper.
All of the above.
8
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Giant pandas eat a lot of bamboo.
Giant pandas live in China.
Giant pandas are losing their habitats.
9
Main idea: The quarterback is the most important player on the football team. What is a detail?
The quarterback is the best player on the team.
The quarterback is usually the leader on the offensive team.
The quarterback is always tall.
10
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Hares and rabbits are not the same.
Rabbits live together in burrows.
Hares are bigger than rabbits.
11
What word describes "supports or gives more detail about the main idea"?
theme
main idea
sequence
supporting details
12
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904.
Ice cream is a yummy treat.
They ran out of ice cream.
13
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The smallest monkey in the world is the pygmy marmoset.
A pygmy marmoset is about 5 inches tall.
Pygmy marmosets live in the Amazon.
14
What is the main idea?
Most animals do not like to look in mirrors.
Most animals do not recognize themselves in a mirror.
A dolphin can recognize itself in a mirror.
15
What is the main idea?
The sun is the largest object in the solar system.
No life could survive on Earth without the sun.
The Sun is amazing and extremely important to our planet.
16
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Rainfall has never been recorded in some parts.
The Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth.
The Atacama Desert is in Northern Chile.
17
The main idea: Kitchens usually contain a variety of different appliances. What is a detail?
Kitchens must be cleaned twice a week.
Toasters are useful when you are eating a bagel.
Kitchens are big and must be organized.
18
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Solar ovens use energy from the sun.
In many developing countries, people are using solar ovens.
People who use solar ovens do not need to buy fuel.
19
What is the main idea?
Our school has fun activities.
Our school has a great reading program that kids love.
Our school gives out prizes each year.
The kids in this school are happy.
20
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Kangaroos are very social animals.
Kangaroos groom each other.
Kangaroos live in groups called mobs.
