Main Idea
James started bringing his lunch to work instead of buying fast food every day. After a few weeks, he noticed he was saving money and feeling healthier. He also had more energy in the afternoons.
Bringing lunch from home has benefits
“She walk to work every day.”
She walks to work every day
A passage gives steps on how to bake a cake.
inform
“The sun was blazing, making it hard to stay outside.”
➡️ What does “blazing” mean?
very hot
“i went to the store yesterday.”
I went to the store yesterday.
The library recently added new computers and extended its hours. More people have started visiting to study and use the internet. The staff has also created new programs for adult learners.
The library is improving services to help the community
“Yesterday, we go to the store to buy food.”
Yesterday, we went to the store to buy food
An article explains why exercise is important for health.
inform
“He felt exhausted after working all day.”
➡️ What does “exhausted” mean?
very tired
“We bought apples oranges and bananas.”
We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Angela was nervous about starting her new job. On her first day, her coworkers welcomed her and offered help. By the end of the week, she felt more confident and comfortable.
Angela became more comfortable in her new job
The students finished there test early.
The students finished their test early
A commercial encourages people to buy a new phone.
persuade
“The directions were confusing, so we got lost.”
➡️ What does “confusing” mean?
hard to understand
“My brother who lives in Texas is visiting.”
My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.”
Gas prices have increased steadily over the past year. As a result, many people are driving less or using public transportation. Some are even switching to more fuel-efficient cars.
Rising gas prices are changing how people travel
“While I was cooking dinner the phone rang.”
While I was cooking dinner, the phone rang
A short story describes a family’s holiday experience.
entertain
“She was delighted by the surprise party.”
➡️ What does “delighted” mean?
happy
“I cant find my keys anywhere.”
I can't find my keys anywhere.”
Online classes allow students to learn from home at their own pace. However, some students struggle without face-to-face interaction. Others find it easier to balance school with work and family responsibilities.
Online learning has both advantages and challenges
“If he would have studied more, he will pass the test.”
If he had studied more, he would have passed the test
An opinion article argues that schools should start later.
persuade
“The instructions were precise, leaving no room for error.”
➡️ What does “precise” mean?
exact or very clear
“After the meeting we went out to eat but we were still talking about work.”
After the meeting, we went out to eat, but we were still talking about work