Main IdeaVersion en ligne Select the correct answer. par Rose M. Colón Del Valle 1 It’s nice to have a pet. My dog greets me when I come home from school. We share snacks and sleep together in my bed. If I feel lonely, I can talk to my dog and she always listens. 1. What is the main idea of this story? a a. My dog greets me when I come home from school. b b. It’s nice to have a pet. c c. We share snacks and sleep together in my bed. d d. I can talk to my dog and she always listens. 2 Deserts are full of life. At first glance, it may seem as if nothing lives there. If you look closely, though, you will see animal tracks in the sand. Under rocks and in holes live small animals, insects, and reptiles. 2. What is the main idea of this story? a a. Under rocks and in holes live small animals, insects, and reptiles. b b. You will see animal tracks in the sand. c c. Deserts are full of life. d d. At first glance, it may seem as if nothing lives there. 3 The Earth goes around the sun. In winter, our part of the Earth is farther away from the sun. It is very cold and it stays darker longer. In the summer, our part of the Earth is closer to the sun. Then it is very warm. 3. What is the main idea of this story? a a. The earth moves around the sun. b b. It is cold in the winter. c c. It is darker in the winter. d d. It is warm in the summer. 4 Bats are different from many other animals. They are the only mammal that can fly. Some bats live in trees. Most bats live in caves or in attics. They only come out at night. When they are resting they hang upside down. Bats are very interesting animals. 4. What is the main idea of this story? a a. Most bats lives in caves or attics. b b. Bats can fly. c c. Bats only come out at night. d d. Bats are interesting animals. 5 Hiking is a great way for you to have fun. All you need is a good pair of shoes. You can hike in many places, such as the woods or a valley. You can walk for a long or short time. Hiking is even better if you go with your friends. 5. What is the main idea of this story? a a. You need good hiking shoes. b b. Hiking is a great way to have fun. c c. Hikes can be long or short. d d. You can hike in the woods. 6 Coupons can be found in different places. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out. 6. What is the main idea of the passage? a a. Coupons save money. b b. Coupons can be found in different places. c c. You must cut coupons out of the ad. d d. You may find a coupon at the store. 7 Frank likes to go fishing. He fishes every day that he can. He likes to fish in Eagle Lake. Many of Frank's friends go fishing there too. Frank is a good fisherman. 7. What is the main idea? a a. Frank likes to fish often. b b. Frank does not fish alone. c c. Frank is the best fisherman in town. d d. Frank fishes every Saturday. 8 Eskimos hunt animals. They use animals for food. They also use animal skins to make clothes. Eskimos only hunt animals they need. They do not hunt for fun. 8. What is the main idea? a a. Eskimos eat fish. b b. Eskimos hunt for food and clothes. c c. Eskimos never hunt. d d. Eskimos hunt for fun. 9 Dogs make good pets. Most are friendly. They like to play. You can train a dog. Dogs make good pets. 9. What is the main idea? a a. Dogs are fun. b b.Dogs make good pets. c c. Dogs like to play. d d. Dogs are terrible. 10 Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack. 10- What is the main idea? a a. Milk is best with fruit. b b. Cows give milk. c c. Milk is good for you. d d. You should drink milk in the morning. Feedback 1 OK 3 ok