Final Answer:
2. Tyler is scared of dogs.
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Explanation:
Let’s read the paragraph carefully:
> “Tyler is afraid of dogs. When he is at the park, he tries to avoid all the dogs. Once he put a dog, but it felt really scary. Luckily, the dog was very nice! Tyler likes cats a lot better than dogs.”
The question asks: *What’s the main idea?*
We have two choices:
1. Tyler once pet a dog.
2. Tyler is scared of dogs.
Now, think: Which one tells us the *biggest point* of the whole paragraph?
- Saying “Tyler once pet a dog” is just one small detail — it happened once, and even then, he found it scary.
- But the paragraph starts with “Tyler is afraid of dogs,” says he avoids them, and ends by saying he likes cats *better* than dogs. That shows his fear is the main point.
So the main idea is:
Tyler is scared of dogs.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main idea worksheet grade 2.
