Question 1
Read this short story. Maya stared at the empty fish tank. Her goldfish, Sunny, was gone. She had forgotten to close the lid, and now the cat sat licking its paws nearby. Maya's eyes filled with tears, but she knew she could not blame the cat. "I should have been more careful," she whispered. What is the BEST theme of this story?
Correct Answer:
Taking responsibility for our mistakes is important.
Question 2
In a story, what is a THEME?
Correct Answer:
The central message or lesson the author wants readers to understand
Question 3
Read this passage. Deep in the forest lived an old owl named Pip. Every night the other animals asked Pip for advice because he listened carefully before he spoke. "A wise friend hears before he answers," the rabbit always said. One night a frightened mouse came to Pip. Pip waited, listened to the whole story, and then gave calm, helpful words. Which detail BEST supports the theme that listening carefully makes someone wise?
Correct Answer:
Pip waited, listened to the whole story, and then gave calm, helpful words.
Question 4
Read this passage. When the big storm knocked out the power, the Lee family lit candles and played board games together. They laughed more that night than they had in weeks. "Maybe we needed the lights to go out," Mom said with a smile. Which sentence BEST summarizes the passage?
Correct Answer:
A power outage led the Lee family to spend a fun night together.
Question 5
A good summary of a story should include which of the following?
Correct Answer:
The most important events and the main idea, in your own words
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