Main Idea Short Passages Worksheet
📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 20 minutes 10 problems
Main Idea Short Passages Worksheet
Grade 2 English Language Arts LearnCrux.com
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Read: "Ants work together to carry food and build tunnels." What is the main idea?
2. Read: "Cactus plants store water and grow well in dry places." What detail supports the idea that cactus plants can live in deserts?
3. Read: "The moon does not make its own light. It reflects light from the sun." What is the main idea?
4. Read: "Firefighters train, wear safety gear, and help during emergencies." Which detail supports the main idea that firefighters protect people?
5. The __ idea is the big idea in the text.
6. A supporting detail should match the __.
7. Which detail best supports "Birds use nests to care for young"?
8. Which is the best main idea for facts about recycling paper, plastic, and cans?
9. Which sentence is too small to be the main idea of a whole paragraph?
10. A main idea answer should fit the whole __.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. ants work together to build and gather food
2. cactus plants store water for dry places
3. the moon shines by reflecting sunlight
4. firefighters help during emergencies
5. main
6. main idea
7. Birds lay eggs in nests and keep chicks safe there
8. Recycling helps reuse materials
9. One penguin slid on the ice
10. passage