In this main idea learning exercise, students answer ten multiple choice questions about finding the main idea and supporting details.

In this self-scoring practice activity, students read four passages and select the main idea of each.

In this 10 question, self-grading quiz, students read a topic and label the author's purpose as to inform, entertain, or persuade. The quiz is timed, but not limited.

In this reading test focusing on the main idea, students read passages and answer questions concerning the main idea.

This is a four-question multiple choice quiz over the main idea; students read nonfiction passages and select the main idea. Links to related quizzes on the same topic are provided.

This is an eight-question multiple choice quiz over the main idea. It offers links to other quizzes and a test on the same topic.

This is a ten-question multiple choice quiz over the main idea; students read paragraphs and select the main idea.

This is a five-question multiple choice practice quiz over the main idea; students work with a partner to determine the main idea of each of a set of five pictures.

This main idea quiz begins with a page explaining how to find the main idea followed by the self-scoring quiz. Students read short passages and select the main idea. A score sheet is presented at the end of the quiz.