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Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful and special sights in North America.It is on the Niagra River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border.The American Falls is 167 feet high.On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful and soecial sights in North America.
Kangaroos protect themselves in many ways. If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.A new born joey is only the size of your thumb.What is the supporting detail?
If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.
My dog is called Buttons and he learns new tricks really quickly. When I say “Hands”, he will give me one of his front paws. He can even walk on two legs when I tell him to. It only took me three days to teach him these tricks. I don’t think other dogs can learn as quickly as Buttons. He is the best. What is the main idea?
a.My dog is not clever.
b.My dog is the smartest dog!
c.I wish I can be a good dog trainer.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France.It has become a universal symbol of freedom.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.
Hurricanes are large, intense storms
that begin over the ocean, where
they gather heat and energy from
the water. Hurricanes move slowly
toward land, usually moving 10-20
miles per hour for more than one
week. The most dangerous part of
the hurricane is the storm surge,
when it reaches land and causes
flooding. Wind and waves also
contribute to the damage caused by
these surges.
The main idea of this passage is:
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
b. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
c. One type of storm is called a
hurricane.
d. Hurricanes are different from
other storms.
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
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A. Pete tries to make a new friend
Kangaroos are mostly night time creatures. Kangaroos have a long powerful tail.They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
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. What is the main idea
Giraffes are very unique animals
. Have you ever heard of a Christmas pickle?
Many believe the tradition of the Christmas
pickle began in Germany, but really it is an
American tradition. In the 1800s, glass
ornaments were sent to the United States from
Germany. They were in shapes of fruits and
vegetables, some being pickles. Sometime along
the way, a tradition began where the pickle was
the last ornament placed on the tree, and the
first child to find it received an extra present.
What is the main idea?
People think the Christmas pickle is a German tradition, but really it is an American tradition.