Retell Stories and Identify Main Message Practice Test

Read the story. Jamal wanted to ride his bike without training wheels. He tried to ride and fell on the grass. Jamal took a deep breath and got up. He practiced every day after school, even when it was hard. Soon he rode down the sidewalk without falling. Jamal smiled because he did not give up. What does Jamal learn?

Read the story. Maya and Chen wanted to build a big blanket fort. Maya tried alone, but the blankets slid down. Chen tried alone, but he could not reach the chair backs. Then they worked together and held the blankets tight. The fort stayed up and looked amazing. They cheered and played inside together. What is the lesson of this story?