Main idea quiz

Questions

1. A class planted lettuce, beans, and tomatoes in a garden. Students watered the plants and pulled weeds each week. By summer, they had fresh vegetables to share. Which sentence states the main idea?
2. Main idea: A birdbath can help birds find water in a backyard. Select the two details that best support this main idea.
3. Read the paragraph: “Monarch butterflies travel long distances when the weather gets colder. Many fly to warmer places where they can spend the winter. In spring, they begin moving north again.” Which phrase names the topic, rather than the main idea?
4. Read the paragraph: “A rain barrel catches water that runs off a roof. People can use the collected water on gardens. This can help them use less water from a hose.” Statement: The main idea is that rain barrels collect water people can use in gardens.
5. Read the paragraph: “A school library has more than books. Students can use computers to find information, read magazines, or ask the librarian for help. The library gives students many ways to learn.” Which title best fits the paragraph?
6. Read the paragraph: “Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth keeps water from running down the drain. Fixing a dripping faucet also saves water. Small actions at home can protect this important resource.” In one or two words, name the main idea.
7. Read the paragraph: “Some trees lose their leaves in fall. As the days grow shorter and the weather cools, the leaves change color. Eventually, they drop to the ground.” Which choice is a supporting detail, not the main idea?
8. Main idea: Preparing for a hike can help keep hikers safe and comfortable. Select the two details that best support this main idea.
9. Read the paragraph: “Bees visit flowers to collect nectar. As they move from flower to flower, pollen sticks to their bodies and is carried to other flowers. This helps many plants make seeds.” Which sentence best states the main idea?
10. Read the paragraph: “A town library holds story hours for young children. It also lends books and offers computers for research. People of different ages use the library in many ways.” Statement: “Story hours for young children” is the main idea of the whole paragraph.