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 dining.

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John uses all his money and doesn’t save.

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Jane liked the blue dress and asked the price. The clerk said it was twenty ninety-five. Jane replied she didn’t have enough money, 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 skipped his electricity bill. Now he can't watch TV.

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Mr. James doesn’t have electricity.

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Reasons for bicycle popularity: exercise, low cost, no gas, easy repairs, no traffic, no parking, no pollution.

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Bicycles are popular today for many people.

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Louise called Mark on Saturday morning. Mark said Tom invited him to a baseball game and asked if she wanted to join with Jack.

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The four friends are going to a baseball game.

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

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Eric saw an entertaining movie yesterday.

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Ally and Edwin are dining 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 enjoys chess for its thoughtfulness and prefers Monopoly for its luck and skill. He also likes action video games when alone.

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Juan likes to think.