Main Idea Introduction - Worksheet 1
Grade 1•Reading•Main Idea Introduction
Aligned to: RL.1.2
Read the story. Answer the questions.
Kate Feeds Her Cat
Kate had a cat named Whiskers. She loved her cat very much. One morning, Whiskers was meowing. Her food bowl was empty. Kate got the cat food from the cabinet. She poured it into the bowl. Whiskers ate all the food. Kate also gave her fresh water. Whiskers purred happily.
Answer the 4 questions below.
What is the main idea of this story?
A.Kate noticed Whiskers was hungry
B.Kate takes good care of her pet cat
C.Kate gave water
D.Kate fed Whiskers
What would be the best title for this story?
A.The Big Surprise
B.What Happened One Day
C.A Day at kitchen
D.Kate Feeds Her Cat
Which detail from the story supports the main idea?
A.The story is about something else entirely
B.Kate did not do anything important
C.Kate went to a different place
D.Kate noticed Whiskers was hungry
What is this story mostly about?
A.The story has no clear main idea
B.Kate takes good care of her pet cat
C.Kate has a cat
D.The cat is named Whiskers