Ghost crabs are the color of white, sandy beaches. They like to walk the beaches when it is dark. Ghost crabs move quickly and stop suddenly.Their color blends in with the color of the sand. This paragraph tells mostly about
a) how to find ghost crabs
b) what ghost crabs are like
c) where ghost crabs live
b) what ghost crabs are like
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There are many different kinds of mice. Some are good swimmers; others like to swing from trees by their tails. And one kind, the white-footed mouse, is not only a good swimmer and tree climber, but it's also quite musical! What is the main idea of this selection?
a.There are many different kinds of mice.
b.The white-footed mouse taps its paws in a drumming sound.
c.The woods of North America are full of mice.
d.Scientists study the habits of mice.
a.There are many different kinds of mice?
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Where is the longest straight line in the world? Australia has a railroad track that runs in a perfectly straight line for 297 miles. The track crosses a flat plain. Trains that use this track must have two engineers. One keeps the other from falling asleep on the long, boring run!
This paragraph tells mainly
a) what the longest straight line is
b) where the Australian track goes
c) why the engineers must stay awake
a) what the longest straight line is
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Miami, Florida is known as the "Magic City." It was given this name in 1895 by a magazine editor who believed Miami had a future as a great city. Three other US cities - Billings, Montana, Birmingham, Alabama and Barberton, Ohio - also have the nickname "Magic City."
This paragraph tells mainly
a) how Miami got its nickname
b) which four cities have the same nickname
c) why Billings, Montana was called the "Magic City"
a) how Miami got its nickname
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The Cahokian civilization of Native Americans lived near St. Louis on the Mississippi River. According to items found in their cities, they were widespread traders. Archaeologists have found arrowheads from Oklahoma, shells from the Gulf of Mexico, stone objects from Wyoming, and salt from Illinois among many other things.
This paragraph tells mainly
a) where the Cahokians got salt
b) how widely the Cahokians traded
c) what the Cahokians used shells for
b) how widely the Cahokians traded
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
What is the main idea?
a. Ben Franklin was once 22 years old
b. Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books
c. Poor Richards Almanac was important
d. Ben Franklin is an important person
b. Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
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. (They have to remain alert for predators.) 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. The main idea of this passage is: a. Giraffes don’t sleep very much. b. Giraffes are unique animals. c. There are many animals in the world. d. No animal is taller than a giraffe.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
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Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. The main idea of this passage is: A. The Wright Brothers worked hard. B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. C. Inventors build kites and bicycles. D. The first flight was in 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
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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! The main idea of this passage is: A. Eric plays baseball. B. Eric scores a homerun. C. How to play baseball. D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.