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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• Playing kickball can be lots of fun.

• It is fun to walk along the shore and look for shells.

• Some people burn easily in the sun.

• Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Even though they sit still for long periods of time, frogs can actually move pretty quickly.

• Frogs live near creeks and ponds where there is water to drink.

• Frogs like to eat insects, mostly flies and mosquitos.

• A frog's tongue can roll out and catch a fly in less than a second.

• Frogs can be very patient while waiting for their food to fly by.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Amelia Earhart is famous for being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

• She was able to cross the Atlantic Ocean in only 21 hours.

• She disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

• She went to the Iowa State Fair and saw a plane for the first time.

• She first became a nurse and then a social worker before becoming a pilot.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Weather reports need to be correct so that people can prepare for bad weather.

• I always keep an umbrella in my car in case it rains.

• Weather reporters study many satellite images before preparing their report on the news.

• It takes several years of schooling to become a weather reporter.

• Weather reporters use pictures to show the news about weather.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Getting the right dog depends on where you live.

• If you have a small dog, it might get lost.

• If you have a large dog, it might scare people.

• If you have a big backyard, you might want to get a large dog.

• Some dogs are short-haired while others are long-haired.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Teeth can tell what kinds of food a mammal eats.

• Some mammals live and travel in groups.

• A mammal that eats meat will have sharp canine teeth.

• Mammals live in different parts of the world.

• Mammals are animals that are born similar to humans.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things.

• Some people are always happy and in a good mood.

• Some people are just angry about something all of the time.

• Some people will go for a walk or listen to music when they are sad.

• You can't be happy all of the time.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Hummingbirds are quite unique and do some strange things.

• Hummingbirds have wings that are bright colors.

• Hummingbirds can actually fly backwards.

• Hummingbirds make tiny nests where they live.

• Hummingbirds fly to warmer climates during the winter.

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