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Grade 2 Main Idea

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What is the main idea?
  1. Kittens are cute.
  2. Caring for kittens is a lot of work.
  3. You must feed a kitten 3-4 times a day.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RL.2.2
Read the story below and find the main idea.

Bob's Messy Room
Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy.
  1. Dad is angry.
  2. Bob needs to clean his messy room.
  3. Toy trucks are on Bob's floor.
  4. Bob was not happy.
Grade 2 Main Idea
All turtles have shells. Some turtles hide in their shells. They pull their head, legs, and tail into the shell. Turtles can live on land and in water.

What is the main idea?
  1. To tell about turtles
  2. To tell what turtles eat
  3. To show why turtles are good pets
  4. To show why turtles have no shells
Grade 2 Main Idea
Tigers are beautiful animals. They live in the jungle. The tigers eats other animals. They hunt for food at night. The tigers are good swimmers.

What is the main idea?
  1. To show how tigers look
  2. To show why tigers are good pets
  3. To tell about tigers
  4. To tell how to hunt tigers
Grade 2 Main Idea
Mary likes Thanksgiving very much. The best part is turkey. She loves to eat turkey. She likes it warm or cold. Mary even likes turkey soup.

What is the main idea?
  1. Mary likes most foods.
  2. Mary likes turkey.
  3. Turkey is good for you.
  4. Mary doesn't like Thanksgiving.
Grade 2 Main Idea
Brandon is in the fourth grade. He loves to play games. His favorite game is basketball. When Brandon goes outside, he plays basketball with his friends.

The main idea is:
  1. Brandon is in the fourth grade.
  2. Brandon loves to play games.
  3. Brandon plays outside.
  4. Brandon's favorite game is basketball.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took at test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.

What is the main idea?
  1. Dessert is supposed to come last.
  2. The students had a backward day.
  3. It is hard to do things backward.
  4. Students failed their tests.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
The class is going on a field trip to the science center. Our teacher tells us that science is important. Our class enjoys doing science experiments. We work very hard when we do science.

The main idea is:
  1. Our favorite subject is science.
  2. We are going on a field trip to the science center.
  3. We love science experiments.
  4. We hate science.
Grade 2 Main Idea
There is a duck pond in town. Joan goes there a lot. She likes to see the ducks swimming around. She likes to feed the ducks too.

What is the main idea?
  1. Every town has a duck pound.
  2. Ducks make good pets.
  3. Joan likes to visit the duck pond.
  4. Many people go to the duck pound.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RL.2.2
Andrew likes to take pictures. He learned to use a camera when he was three years old and received the camera as a birthday present. He takes his camera with him everywhere he goes. He has taken pictures of the Grand Canyon, the Liberty Bell, and the outside of the White House. His enjoys taking pictures of sunsets and flowers best of all. One of his pictures was even chosen to be in a magazine about gardening. His mom is grateful that he takes photographs so well because she uses his photos for their family's annual Christmas card.

What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. He learned to use a camera when he was three years old and received the camera as a birthday present.
  2. He has taken pictures of the Grand Canyon, the Liberty Bell, and the outside of the White House.
  3. Andrew likes to take pictures.
  4. His mom uses his pictures to make Christmas cards.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
The rainforest has four main layers. Different plants and animals live in each layer. Some layers get more sunlight than other layers. The names of these layers are the emergent layer, the canopy, the understory, and the forest floor.

What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. There are four main layers in the rainforest.
  2. We should take care of the rainforest.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog in the morning. Then, I can read or play until it is time for the bus to take me to school.

What is the main idea of the passage?
  1. What time I eat breakfast
  2. How I go to school
  3. My morning activities
  4. Riding the bus
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
Chimps are found in Africa. They mostly live in rainforests, but they also like to live in swamps. They can live up to 50 years in the wild.

What is the main idea?
  1. Where do chimps live?
  2. What are chimps bodies like?
  3. How do chimps live?
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
There are many kinds of animals. Some animals live on farms in barns. Animals like horses, cows, and even some pigs live in barns. Some animals live with people in houses. Fish and crabs live in the sea. Owls and other birds live in trees.

What is the main idea of the passage?
  1. There are many kinds of animal homes.
  2. Animals live in the ocean.
  3. Dogs live in houses.
  4. Animals are happy in their homes.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.2.2
The rainforest has four main layers. Different plants and animals live in each layer. Some layers get more sunlight than other layers. The names of these layers are the emergent layer, the canopy, the understory, and the forest floor.

What is the main idea of the passage?
  1. We should take care of the rainforest.
  2. The rainforest is an interesting place.
  3. Many plants grow in the rainforest.
  4. There are four main layers in the rainforest.
Grade 2 Main Idea
Eva and Kathy went to the circus. They saw many circus animals. They saw funny clowns. They saw people do all sorts of tricks. Eve and Kathy liked everything they saw at the circus.

What is the main idea?
  1. The girls liked the circus.
  2. They girls went to the circus many times.
  3. The girls went to the zoo.
  4. Many people go to the circus.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RL.2.2
Joey ran down the field kicking the soccer ball. He got close to the goal and kicked as hard as he could. The goalie caught the ball and threw it back out. Joey knew he would try again soon.

What is the main idea of the passage?
  1. You can't use your hands in soccer.
  2. Goalies have a hard job.
  3. Joey's team is very good.
  4. Joey is trying to score a goal.
Grade 2 Main Idea
It is hard to find a good friend. Brian is lucky because he has many friends. His best friend is Larry. They go to the same school and live in the same neighborhood.

What is the main idea?
  1. It is easy to make friends.
  2. Brian doesn't have many friends.
  3. Brian has many friends and one best friend.
  4. Brian's friends live far away.
Grade 2 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RL.2.2
Read the story below and find the main idea.

Bob's Messy Room
Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it up now! Dad was not happy.
  1. Dad is angry.
  2. Bob needs to clean his messy room.
  3. Toy trucks are on Bob's floor.
Grade 2 Main Idea
Jane did not go home for lunch. She went to her friends's house for lunch. Jane and Sara had good things for lunch. They had chicken, bread, milk, and cookies.

What is the main idea?
  1. Jane and Sara have lunch together.
  2. Jane and Sara live in the same house.
  3. Jane doesn't like to go home.
  4. Jane and Sara have dinner together.
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