Controlling Idea

What is the controlling idea of this newspaper headline?

• Space flight is dangerous.

• The space shuttle Challenger exploded after liftoff.

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What is the purpose of this headline?

• To inform

• To entertain

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What is the controlling idea of this paragraph?

• Scientists are proud of the triumph of the Mars Pathfinder.

• The Russian Mir space station is both tragic and comic.

• The manned space flight program will continue to other worlds.

• The exploration of Mars is making the space program interesting again.

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Look at the highlighted words and phrases that are repeated in the speech. What do you think is the controlling idea of the speech?

• America should be getting ready to fight a war in outer space or on the moon, though it will not be easy.

• The United States should commit itself to the exploring space and being the first on the moon for the well-being of mankind.

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The specific purpose of this speech is to—

• prepare the country for a long, tedious experiment that will require a lot of hard work.

• inspire Americans to support the space program.