Main Topic in Paragraphs
Grade 2 - Reading - On Level
Read this informational paragraph: Ms. Hill placed a new basket of books near the rug. Each book had a sticker showing mystery, animal, or joke. The class used the stickers to choose reading books faster. What is the main topic or central idea?
- Each book had a sticker.
- The class sold the books after lunch.
- Joke books are better than animal books.
- A sticker system helps students choose books.
Find the main topic in this paragraph: Nia drew a chalk map of the playground. She marked the slide, the swings, and the shady bench. Her friend used the map to find the fastest path to the bench. Which answer fits the whole paragraph?
- The shady bench is the best place on the playground.
- Nia's map helps a friend find a playground path.
- Nia marked the slide, swings, and bench.
- Nia erased the map before recess.
Use paragraph evidence from this text: Priya built a bridge from craft sticks. The first bridge bent when she added five blocks. Priya added two supports, and the bridge held ten blocks. What central idea is supported?
- Priya painted the bridge purple.
- She added two supports.
- Craft-stick bridges are always fun to build.
- Priya improves a bridge design after testing it.
Choose the best central idea after reading: Ari listened during music practice and frowned. The song sounded empty when the drum stopped. He raised his hand and asked to try the beat again. Which answer covers the paragraph?
- Drums are the most exciting instruments.
- The song sounded empty when the drum stopped.
- Ari notices a missing drumbeat and wants to fix it.
- Ari broke the drum after practice.
Study the whole paragraph: Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. Which topic do most details support?
- The garden is the prettiest part of school.
- Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
- The soil felt dry.
- Mia helps the class garden when it needs water.
Read this informational paragraph: The sky turned gray before recess. Maya checked the wind sock and saw strong gusts. She moved the paper games inside so they would not blow across the playground. What is the main topic or central idea?
- Indoor recess games are always better.
- Maya filled a bucket with snow.
- Maya uses weather clues to protect recess games.
- Maya checked the wind sock.
Find the main topic in this paragraph: Ben planted three bean seeds in clear cups. Each morning, he drew the roots and stems on a chart. By Friday, the class could see which seed grew the tallest. Which answer fits the whole paragraph?
- Ben records bean seed growth so the class can compare plants.
- Bean seeds are the easiest seeds to grow.
- Ben took the seeds home for lunch.
- Ben drew the roots and stems on a chart.
Use paragraph evidence from this text: Ms. Hill placed a new basket of books near the rug. Each book had a sticker showing mystery, animal, or joke. The class used the stickers to choose reading books faster. What central idea is supported?
- A sticker system helps students choose books.
- Joke books are better than animal books.
- Each book had a sticker.
- The class sold the books after lunch.
Choose the best central idea after reading: Nia drew a chalk map of the playground. She marked the slide, the swings, and the shady bench. Her friend used the map to find the fastest path to the bench. Which answer covers the paragraph?
- Nia erased the map before recess.
- Nia's map helps a friend find a playground path.
- The shady bench is the best place on the playground.
- Nia marked the slide, swings, and bench.
Study the whole paragraph: Priya built a bridge from craft sticks. The first bridge bent when she added five blocks. Priya added two supports, and the bridge held ten blocks. Which topic do most details support?
- Priya improves a bridge design after testing it.
- She added two supports.
- Priya painted the bridge purple.
- Craft-stick bridges are always fun to build.