
Main Idea
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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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Robyn Gunter
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Multiple Choice
claws cheetah fast big cat predator
Which of these words tells what all of the words are about?
claws
cheetah
fast
big cat
predator
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Open Ended
The subject of this text is Eric plays baseball. What is the main idea of this text?
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
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Fill in the Blanks
Read the following text:
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him
Main idea of this text is
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Multiple Choice
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
The main idea of this passage is...
Weekends are times to travel.
The writer enjoys spending time with family.
The writer's grandparents live far away.
The writer is sad to leave their cousins.
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