2nd Grade Main Idea in Paragraphs worksheets

Main Idea in Paragraphs

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet

Read the text. Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Numbered reading texts

   Text 1: A turtle has a hard shell that covers its back. The shell protects the turtle from animals that might bite. When danger comes, a turtle pulls its head and legs inside.

   Text 2: The sun warms water in lakes and oceans. The warm water rises into the air as vapor. High in the sky, the vapor cools and forms clouds. Later, rain falls back to the ground.

   Text 3: Soccer is played by two teams. Players kick a ball and try to score in a net. They can use feet, knees, and heads, but not hands. The team with more goals wins.

   Text 4: A volcano is an opening in the Earth. Hot melted rock, called lava, can flow out of it. When the lava cools, it becomes hard rock. Over many years, this rock can build a tall mountain.

2. 1.

   Use Text 1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

   • Turtles are very slow animals.
   • Animals have ways to stay safe.
   • A turtle's shell keeps it safe.
3. 2.

   Use Text 2. Which detail from the paragraph supports the main idea?

   • Rain falls only in summer.
   • The sun gives Earth light and heat.
   • Warm water rises into the air as vapor.
4. 3.

   Use Text 3. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

   • Soccer is a team game where players try to score.
   • Players cannot use their hands.
   • Soccer is only played in summer.
5. 4.

   Use Text 4. Which detail from the paragraph supports the main idea?

   • Lava turns into hard rock when it cools.
   • All volcanoes are under the sea.
   • Lava is cold when it comes out.