Final Answer:
D. The storm was very strong.
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Explanation:
The main idea is the most important point the whole story is trying to tell. Let’s look at the choices:
A. “The farms needed the rain.” — The story doesn’t say anything about farms needing rain. It only says it rained, but not why.
B. “The thunder hurt the people’s ears.” — It says thunder got louder, but it never says it hurt anyone’s ears.
C. “Lightning made the sky bright.” — Yes, it says lightning made the sky “a brilliant white,” but that’s just one detail—not the whole point.
D. “The storm was very strong.” — The story describes many strong parts: hard rain, dark purple clouds, thunder getting louder and rumbling, lightning crashing every few minutes. All these details show the storm was powerful and intense.
So, the best answer is D — it sums up the whole story.
Also, for the three details (to write in the boxes), good choices are:
1. The rain began early and fell as hard drops.
2. The sky was full of dark purple clouds.
3. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky brilliant white.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main idea kindergarten worksheet.
