Here's the solution to the worksheet “Finding the Main Idea: The Storm”:
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✔ Correct Answer for Main Idea: D. The storm was very strong.
Explanation:
The main idea is the central point or overall message of the passage. While the text mentions rain, thunder, and lightning, all these details serve to show how powerful and intense the storm was.
- Option A (“The farms needed the rain”) — not mentioned at all.
- Option B (“The thunder hurt the people’s ears”) — the text says thunder got louder, but doesn’t say it hurt anyone’s ears.
- Option C (“Lightning made the sky bright”) — this is a detail, not the main idea.
- Option D (“The storm was very strong”) — this best summarizes the entire paragraph. All the details (hard rain, dark clouds, loud thunder, frequent lightning) support that the storm was intense and powerful.
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✔ Three Details from the Story:
You can write any three of the following in the boxes:
1.
The rain began early in the morning and fell in hard drops.
2.
The sky was full of dark purple clouds.
3.
Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder.
*(or)*
4.
Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.
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Tip for Students:
When finding the main idea, ask yourself: *“What is this whole paragraph mostly about?”* The answer should cover everything, not just one small part.
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✔ Final Answers:
Main Idea: D. The storm was very strong.
Details (choose any 3):
1. Rain fell in hard drops early in the morning.
2. The sky was full of dark purple clouds.
3. Thunder grew louder over time.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main idea worksheet 2.
