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  • Q1
    There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?
    It is also fun to look for shells.
    There are many fun things to do at the beach.
    Some people simply like to sunbathe.
    30s
  • Q2
    Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?
    They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
    Soccer players learn how to dribble.
    Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
    30s
  • Q3
    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
    John wants to climb a ladder.
    They want to ride on the big fire truck.
    30s
  • Q4
    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 bakes pies.
    Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.
    They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?
    The most important idea about a topic or a story.
    The reason an author writes a story.
    The conflict of the story.
    30s
  • Q6
    The main idea is supported by what?
    cause and effect
    details
    concluding sentences
    30s
  • Q7
    Aaron and Angel are friends. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes the dress alike. People think Aaron is Angel. People think Angel is Aaron. The boys think it is funny.
    Aaron is older than Angel.
    Aaron and Angel are alike in many ways.
    Angel is bigger than Aaron.
    30s
  • Q8
    An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.
    Cotton is not used today.
    Cotton is important for making clothes.
    Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.
    30s
  • Q9
    Growing vegetables can be fun. Ethan grew cabbage and tomatoes in his garden. Ethan took good care of the plants in his garden. The best part was eating them.
    Vegatables are hard to grow.
    Ethan grew two kinds of vegetables.
    You must eat vegetables.
    30s

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