Grade 4 pupils planted mango seedlings behind the school. They watered them every week and pulled out the weeds around each one. By December the seedlings were taller than the pupils. What is the passage mostly about?

Jenny's bike tire went flat on the way to school. She pushed it the rest of the way and arrived late. Her teacher let her make up the missed quiz after class. What is the best summary of the passage?

The class rabbit, Nugget, escaped on Monday. Ella made posters. Ramon checked under every desk. On Wednesday the janitor found Nugget asleep in a box of balls. The class built him a stronger latch. What is the best summary of the passage?

The Grade 4 classroom felt too hot every afternoon. The pupils held a small book fair and sold old storybooks. They raised enough money for two electric fans. What is the best summary of the passage?

Sea otters live in cold water. They have no blubber, so they stay warm by growing the thickest fur of any animal. They comb air bubbles into that fur every day, and the trapped air holds in heat. What is the best summary of the passage?

Coach Ramil taught the volleyball team a new serve at every practice. The team lost every game in July. By September the team won its first match. What is the main idea of the passage?

A storm knocked a tree across Narra Street. Mang Tonio brought his saw, the Cruz twins dragged branches to the curb, and Ate Cely handed out buko juice. By dinner the street was clear and neighbors ate together. What is the best summary of the passage?

The barangay hall lost power during the storm. Mang Ka Boy brought over his small generator. Neighbors charged their phones and watched the evening news together. What is the best summary of the passage?

Every afternoon, Lola Fe waters the plants along their street with her grandchildren. They also pull weeds and pick up trash near the plants. Their street is now the greenest one on the block. What is the main idea of the passage?

A short statement that tells the most important parts of a whole passage is called a ___.

The most important point that a whole passage is mostly about is called its ___.

A storm knocked down the park fence. On Saturday neighbors brought tools, worked all morning, and rebuilt it by noon. Summary: "Neighbors brought tools to the park on Saturday." This sentence is the best summary of the passage.

Every Saturday Ana helps at her Lola's sari-sari store. She stacks candies, counts change, and greets neighbors by name. By closing time she knows which goods sell fastest. What is the passage mostly about?

Bamboo grows fast in our province. Farmers cut it for house posts, chairs, and fences. Its young shoots are also cooked for lunch. Which phrase names the topic of the passage?

The school garden dried up in April. Grade 4 carried water pails every recess for two weeks. Rain came in May, and the pechay grew back thick and green. What is the best summary of the passage?

Kuya Ben fixes bicycles behind their house. Children bring him flat tires, loose chains, and squeaky brakes. He shows each one how to hold the tools before he begins. What is the main idea of the passage?

Typhoon warnings reached the town on Friday. Families tied down roofs and stored drinking water. Mrs. Reyes wore her blue raincoat to the market. By Saturday everyone was ready. Which detail should a summary leave out?

Lito's slippers broke on the way to school. He tied them with string from his bag. At lunch the string snapped again. His teacher lent him an old pair until dismissal. Which summary keeps the events in order?

Mother hens spread their wings over their chicks at night. They cluck a warning when a dog comes near. They lead their chicks away from danger. Main idea: "Mother hens protect their chicks in many ways." This states the main idea.

Marisol carried her grandmother's fish basket to the market. She weighed each fish and called out the prices. When the basket was empty, she counted the coins twice. What is the main idea of the passage?