Proje DIVISION SDO Laguna GRADE LEVEL GRADE 9

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REAC Focus Skill GETTING THE Inclusive Date February, 2022
H MAIN IDEA
Reading MONTHLY
ASSESSMENT OF READING
Reference: https://www.education.com/resources/main-idea/
MAR for grade 9 SY 2016-2017

I. Directions: Read each paragraph and Hurricanes are one type of storm.
determine its topic. Then select the answer D. Hurricanes are summer storms.
choice that tells the stated main idea.
6. What are hurricanes?
A. Great floods
B. High tsunamis
C. Large storms
D. Strong earthquakes

Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza

is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in
the United States after World War II. Toppings
give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s
favorite topping.

1. The topic of this paragraph is One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise
A. Italy C. United States B. Pizza D. World helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow
War
stronger. Taking a walk is a form of exercise.
Playing a sport is another form of exercise. Taking
2. The stated main idea of this paragraph is A. classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit.
Pizza is a popular meal in the United States. B. Pizza
There are many types of exercise you can do to
is made from flour.
improve your health.
C. Pizza was first made in Italy.
D. You should eat the delicious pizza.

3. Which detail does NOT support the main
idea?
A. Pizza is from the late 1800s.
B. Pizza is made in England.
C. Pizza was popular after World War II. D.
Toppings give pizza more flavor.
Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over
the ocean. They gather heat and energy from
the water. Hurricanes move slowly to land as
they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous
because of their size. They are also dangerous
because of high winds and big waves.
Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages,
and tornadoes.
4. The topic of this paragraph is
A. Floods B. Heat C. Hurricanes D. Oceans
5. The stated main idea of this paragraph is A.
Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and floods. B.
Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms. C.
7. The topic of this paragraph is
A. Exercise
B. Healthy living
C. Sports
D Weight loss
8. The stated main idea of this paragraph is
A. Choose a fun way to exercise.
B. If you are not happy, exercise will fix it. C. There
are many types of exercise. D. There are many
ways to make yourself feel better.
9. Which is NOT a form of exercise?
A. Laying down on the bed
B. Playing sports
C. Taking a walk
D. Taking classes at the gym
Living things are organisms with certain
characteristics. They need water, food, and air to
survive. They grow and change, and they move on
their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of
themselves.
10. The topic of this paragraph is A.
Animals
B. Human beings
C. Living things
D. Plants

11. The stated main idea of this paragraph is

___.
A. All living things need sunlight.
B. Animals make their own food.
C. Plants eat other plants
D. There are four characteristics of living
things.
 SDO LAGUNA_PROJECT REACH READING MATERIAL SY 2021-2022
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Proje DIVISION SDO Laguna GRADE LEVEL GRADE 9

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REAC Focus Skill GETTING THE Inclusive Date February, 2022
H MAIN IDEA
Reading MONTHLY
ASSESSMENT OF READING
Reference: https://www.education.com/resources/main-idea/
MAR for grade 9 SY 2016-2017

12. What do living things need in order to

survive?
A. air, exercise, water
B. food, water, air
C. shoes, water, air
D. sunlight, vitamins, coffee

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The

average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This
animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat
the leaves from tall trees.

13. The topic of this paragraph is

A. Animals of the world
B. Giraffes
C. Height
D. Trees

14. The stated main idea of this paragraph

is ______.
A. Giraffes are extremely tall animals. B.
Giraffes are unique animals.
C. Giraffes do not sleep very much.
D. Giraffes eat leaves.
15. How tall is the average height of a
giraffe?
A. 5-6 ft tall
B. 8-9 ft tall
C. 16-18 ft tall
D. 30-32 ft tall
 D. Wings

A bird's body is covered with feathers and they

have wings. The feathers help birds fly and control
their body temperature. Birds have bones that are
light so they can fly easily. A beak is a special Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The
word to describe the bird's nose. The beak is used time has come to negotiate your salary. The
for eating. Beaks can be different in size, shape, question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?"
and color. Birds are a type of animal with very Your answer will likely affect the outcome of your
unique features. salary negotiation. The point is, in order to
negotiate the best possible salary, you must
convince both yourself and the employer of the value
16. The topic of this paragraph is that you will bring to the job.
A. Animals of the world
B. Beaks of birds 19. The topic of this paragraph is
C. Birds A. Asking yourself how much you are
D. Wings of birds worth
17. The stated main idea of this paragraph B. Being offered a job
is ________. C. Congratulations
A. Birds have a beak D. Negotiating the best possible salary.
B. Birds have feathers and two legs.
C. Birds have unique features. 20. The stated main idea of this paragraph
D. Light bones help birds fly. is _________.
A. Convincing both yourself and the
employer of the value that you will bring to
18. A __________is a special word to the job.
describe the bird's B. The time has come to negotiate your
nose. salary.
C. The question to ask yourself is: “How
A. Beak much am
B. Tusks I worth?”
C. Talons D. You have been offered a job.

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