The Main Idea

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Supporting detail for getting enough sleep?

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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Supporting detail for recycling's importance:

Back

Recycling paper saves trees.

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Supporting detail for: 'It takes hard work to become a pro athlete.'

Back

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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Supporting details?

Back

Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.

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Supporting detail for: Subway is healthier than McDonald's.

Back

Subway uses fresh ingredients; McDonald's has processed fried food.

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Supporting detail that doesn't fit: My cat is afraid of everything.

Back

He sleeps all day long.

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Supporting detail that doesn't fit: Reading class is really interesting.

Back

It's my least favorite class.

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Supporting detail that doesn't fit:

Back

They're both pets that people have.

Front

Scientists measure earthquake intensity using the Richter scale.

Back

Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.

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Benjamin Franklin's contributions to Philadelphia.

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Worked hard to make his city a great place to live.