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There are many different kinds of bears in the world. Black bears live in North America. Grizzly bears also live in North America. They are very dangerous. The white Polar bear lives in the Arctic. The biggest bear is the Kodiak bear that is found in Alaska.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
There are many kinds of bears.
Alligators are surprisingly tender mothers. A female alligator builds a nest for her eggs on the shore. After she lays her eggs, she covers the nest to keep it warm. Unlike many other reptiles that leave their eggs, the alligator stays to keep them safe. When the babies start making noise, the mother knows they're ready to hatch. She may help by putting the eggs in her mouth and gently breaking the shells apart. Once the babies hatch, the mother gathers them up and puts them in the water. She stays with and protects her young for as long as two years.
What is the main idea?
Alligators are gentle mothers because they care for their babies in many ways.
Bats are fascinating animals. They are not birds, they are flying mammals. Some bats eat fruit, others eat insects. Bats are experts at flying. They use a system called echolocation to fly quickly in the dark.
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Bats are fascinating animals.
Our solar system is very large. It includes the eight planets that turn around the sun. These planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. There are also hundreds of thousands of smaller planets in this system. They are called asteroids. Each asteroid is much smaller than any of the eight large planets.
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Our solar system is made up of the Sun, the nine large planets and many asteroids.
The diamond is a hard element that can cut through almost any metal. That is why it is often used for industrial purposes. Whole diamond stones are set into tools. Dust from crushed diamond stones is used for coating the edges of tools. Care must be taken when exposing diamonds to extreme heat because heat can turn them into graphite. Graphite is the soft material used in the manufacture of lead for pencils.
What is the main idea?
how are diamonds used in industry
Jake is going to try out for basketball after school today. Jake had been practicing all summer in hopes of making the team. Jake has been thinking about his big basketball try out all day. He could barely focus in math class this morning because he worried that he wouldn't be able to shoot a basket. His teacher asked him why he was unable to focus. Jake told him about his try out after school. His teacher told him to just relax and try his best. Jake is excited about his try out after school.
What is the main idea?
Jake has basketball try outs after school.
Ages ago living things like bugs and leaves got trapped in soft tree resin. The resin hardened into what we know as amber. It kept the trapped bugs and leaves in perfect shape. Now scientists are learning much about the distant past from amber samples. Some scientists say they are more useful than fossils.
What is the main idea?
why amber samples are important to scientists
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach
Dogs and wolves are part of the same animal family. Both animals have strong senses of smell and are loyal to their packs. But dogs and wolves are quite different when it comes to people. Dogs are used to living with people and get along well with them. In fact, dogs have been called "man's best friend." Wolves, on the other hand, cannot live with humans. Wolves prefer to live in the wild, where they can hunt for their food. Clearly, dogs belong with people, while wolves do not.
What is the main idea?
Dogs are better suited to live with people when compared to wolves.
One way to live a long life is to keep your heart healthy by exercising. Most people say that 20 minutes of exercise 3x a week is all you need. There are many things you can do to get exercise. You can get exercise by playing sports or even cleaning the house. Any amount of exercise a day is good.
What is the main idea?
You can keep your heart healthy by exercising
How can you stay safe while riding your bike on busy streets? One way is to protect your head with a bicycle helmet. Studies have shown that riders who wear helmets are less likely to hurt their heads. Another way is to use hand signals when you ride. Hand signals show that you're planning to turn or stop. They help drivers in cars watch out for you. A third way is to obey traffic laws. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights. Use bike lanes when you can, and cross streets in crosswalks. If you follow these basic safety rules, you'll protect yourself while riding.
What is the main idea?
There are several ways you can stay safe while riding your bike on busy streets.
Johnny's least favorite food is pizza. His friends can't believe that Johnny doesn't like it. When he gets invited to a birthday party, the meal served is usually pizza. Johnny always eats before he gets there because he knows that otherwise he will feel sick. Johnny doesn't like cheese. He doesn't like tomato sauce. He doesn't like the toppings that come with pizza, not even pepperoni. Johnny's parents have tried to order every topping to help Johnny like pizza, but it has never worked. Johnny says he will just never like pizza.
What is the main idea?
Johnny's least favorite food is pizza.