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What is the main idea of this passage?
Pen pals make each other's worlds a little bigger.
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The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world every day there are earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and cost millions of dollars to clean up.
A.It is expensive to clean up the damage
B.Sometimes we can't see the changes.
C.The Earth's surface is always changing.
C. The Earth's surface is always changing.
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Charlie has a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of her best friends. He plays with her, sleeps with her, and goes on walks with her. Charlies love Paco so much!
What is the main idea of this story?
-Charlies's dog is an important part of her life.
-Charlie loves her dog very much.
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Plants are some of the only living things that make their own food. The process is called photosynthesis. To do this, green leaves trap energy from the sun. Chlorophyll is something that absorbs light from the sun. Leaves also take in water. Both substances are converted into energy.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Plants use sunlight to create energy.
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What is the main idea of this passage?
A baby kangaroo stays in its mother's pouch until it's strong enough to live on its own.
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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
A.They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
B.Soccer players learn how to dribble.
C.They learn how to work together as teammates.
D.Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
D.Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
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Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
What is the main idea of the passage?
How to make homemade pizza.
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There are a variety of types of bird beaks. Each type of beak helps a bird obtain its food. A short, hooked beak is useful for birds of prey. A bird of prey is an animal that hunts its food. This type of beak is sharp and enables a bird to rip what it catches easily.
What is the main idea of this passage?
There are a variety of types of bird beaks.
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What is the main idea of this passage?
Exercise helps people feel better in many ways.
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It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Students was behaving silly
B. Students had a backwards day.
C. Students could not study for the test.
D. Students enjoyed their day.
B. Students had a backwards day.
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Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Giraffes are unique animals.
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Some rabbits change their fur with the seasons. In the summer, they have thinner coats with short fur. As the weather cools, their fur grows longer and thicker. Spring brings more changes to a rabbit's appearance. The warm coat is no longer needed and the animal molts. Rabbits shed their dense coats in the spring. It gathers on bushes and shrubs.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A rabbit’s fur can change across the seasons.
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What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Bats sleep in many different kinds of places during the day.
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The rules for lining up are very clear. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. You must line up when the teacher calls your group.
B. You need to follow the school rules.
C.The rules for lining up are very clear.
D. The class will never be late for transitions.
C.The rules for lining up are very clear.
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If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea of this story?
There are many ways to make yourself feel better
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Having a sturdy home is of great importance to birds. Robins takes care to build durable nests. Fibers twist and turn as a robin builds. As the nest takes shape, a hollowed portion forms. This rounded section will one day hold eggs.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Much effort is put into creating a nest.
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What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Life would be different without gravity.
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Sonny watches too much television. A toddler shouldn't spend hours sitting in front of a television screen. Worse yet, some of his wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons he watches. His parents should spend more time reading or playing games with him and pull the plug on the TV! A baby needs more attention than just keeping them occupied and quiet.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Watching a lot of television is not good for toddlers.
B.Sonny doesn't have good behavior.
C. A toddler needs a lot of attention.
D. Toddlers love watching television.
A. Watching a lot of television is not good for toddlers.
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Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
What is the main idea of this passage?
-Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
-Eric is playing baseball.
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Once a seed germinates, growth happens quickly. One of the first structures to grow on the plant is the taproot. Growing straight down, it provides support. Tiny, hair-like fibers also emerge within a few days. They grab minerals from the soil. Some plants take in exactly what they need to grow. The roots take in nutrients so that a plant can grow strong. Soil contains minerals that a plant needs. They enable plant success.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Plant roots provide support and take in minerals