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Read the following passages and determine the main idea and supporting details.

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Question 1 of 3

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Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teacher's questions in class.
Determine the main idea and the best supporting detail.

Select one or more of the following:

  • The main idea is that Madison was born before Carson.

  • The main idea is that Madison likes math and music.

  • The main idea is that Madison is a good student.

  • The main idea is that Madison is a show off.

  • One supporting detail is that Madison always tries to answer the teacher's question in class.

  • One supporting detail is that Madison is Carson's older sister.

  • One supporting detail is that she is not satisfied to get by in school.

  • One supporting detail is that Madison is a good student who is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club

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Question 2 of 3

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Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives.
Determine the main idea and the best supporting detail.

Select one or more of the following:

  • The main idea is how many blood cells are made by the body.

  • The main idea is how important blood is.

  • The main idea is how people can die from too much blood loss.

  • The main idea is doctors give people fresh blood to save their lives.

  • One supporting detail is blood is a liquid miracle because it carries food and oxygen to body organs, kills germs, helps stop cuts from bleeding, and blood can save lives.

  • One supporting detail is that blood flows to every part of the body.

  • One supporting detail is that doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives.

  • One supporting detail is that people can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick.

Explanation

Question 3 of 3

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Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
Determine the main idea and the best supporting detail.

Select one or more of the following:

  • The main idea is that floods can cause damage.

  • The main idea is that floods cause mudslides.

  • The main idea is that it takes a long time to clean up after a flood.

  • The main idea is that floods damage houses and roads.

  • One supporting detail is that floods can cause tremendous damage.

  • One supporting detail is that floods take down trees.

  • One supporting detail is that it can take months to clean up after a flood.

  • One supporting detail is that they can damage houses, roads, and buildings.

Explanation