Let's solve this step by step.
Step 1: Read the paragraph carefully
> "Jessica has a cute cat named Lily. Lily was rescued from the pound a year ago. When Jessica and her father went to pick Lily up, there were many more dogs and cats that needed new homes. Jessica wished she could adopt all of them."
Step 2: Identify what the paragraph is mostly about
- The paragraph starts by introducing
Jessica’s cat, Lily, and how she was rescued.
- It then mentions that
many other animals at the pound also needed homes.
- Finally, it highlights
Jessica’s wish to adopt all of them.
So while the cat Lily is mentioned, the key point is not just about Lily or the adoption trip — it's about
how many animals need homes and Jessica’s emotional response to that.
Step 3: Evaluate the answer choices
A. Jessica’s cat is named Lily.
→ This is a detail, but not the main idea. It's too narrow.
B. Jessica and her dad went to adopt a cat from the pound.
→ This is another detail. While true, it's not the central message of the paragraph.
C. There are many animals at the pound that need new homes.
→ This captures the broader idea. The fact that Jessica wishes she could adopt *all* of them shows that the focus is on the
large number of animals needing homes, which is the main point the author wants to convey.
✔ Final Answer: C. There are many animals at the pound that need new homes.
This choice best summarizes the
main idea of the paragraph.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of finding main ideas and details worksheet.
