Finding the Main Idea

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After the hurricane, the island lacks water and food. Many are homeless, living in schools or hospitals. Help is needed from other countries.

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The writer wants to help for his country.

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John has a good salary but borrows money. He spends on clothes, theater, and restaurants.

Back

John uses all his money and doesn’t save.

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Jane liked the blue dress and asked the price. The clerk replied, 'Twenty ninety-five.' Jane said she couldn't afford it, and the clerk suggested charging it.

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The dress was twenty ninety-five.

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Mr. James has financial issues and paid his rent, gas, and store bills but not his electricity bill. What does he lack?

Back

Mr. James doesn’t have electricity.

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Bicycles are popular today for many reasons: exercise, low cost, no gas, easy repairs, no traffic, no parking, and no pollution.

Back

Bicycles are popular today for many people.

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Louise called Mark about going out. Mark invited her to a baseball game with Tom and Jack.

Back

The four friends are going to a baseball game.

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Eric enjoyed a movie about a family with 17 children. He recommended it to his mother.

Back

Eric saw an entertaining movie yesterday.

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Ally and Edwin are at a pricey restaurant.

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Ally and Edwin are eating in a restaurant with high prices.

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Jenny worked late, and her boss wanted to thank her.

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The boss wanted to thank Jenny for her help.

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Juan loves games, especially chess for its thought requirement. He also enjoys luck-based games like Monopoly and action video games when alone.

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Juan likes to think.