Ras Tanura ERF pp. 185-187

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Saudi Aramco has robots to clean solar panels.

• Dust affects solar power.

• Before robots, people cleaned solar panels.

• Robots are low-cost.

Which term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing?

• a detail

• a broad topic

• the central point

• an irrelevant statement

Which of the following is a supporting point in the paragraph?

• Robots are better than humans.

• Robots are low-cost.

• Robots supply the energy we need.

• Robots collect solar energy.

Write the main idea of the paragraph and three supporting points.

Be aware there are two main kinds of screwdrivers. The standard screwdriver has a flat blade at the end of its shaft. It is used to tighten or remove regular slotted-head screws. The Philips screwdriver is used to tighten or loosen cross-slotted screws.

Identify the main idea.

• Be aware there are two main kinds of screwdrivers.

• The Philips screwdriver is used to tighten or loosen cross-slotted screws.

In addition to the main blade, it usually has a second blade. More than this, it contains a combination of other small tools, such as standard and Philips screwdrivers, a can opener, a file and a saw. Some models include 38 different tools. It is extremely versatile. These facts explain why millions of people own a Swiss Army knife.

Identify the main idea.

• In addition to the main blade, it usually has a second blade

• These facts explain why millions of people own a Swiss Army knife.

Over time, electrical appliances can collect dust, fibers and lint. Refrigerators or freezers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, water coolers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, electrically powered air filters, etc. can become dangerous if they are not maintained correctly. Please remember to routinely inspect and maintain your appliances to avoid problems.

Identify the main idea.

• Over time, electrical appliances can collect dust, fibers and lint.

• Please remember to routinely inspect and maintain your appliances to avoid problems.

Changes do not come quickly or easily. Be patient, as it is not a one-time exercise. Progress will not take place immediately. Success will require determination to replace bad habits with healthy ones. With practice, over time, good behaviors can become good habits. Success is possible when you decide you want to live a healthier lifestyle.

Identify the main idea.

• Changes do not come quickly or easily

• Success is possible when you decide you want to live a healthier lifestyle

• This is a poorly written paragraph

During an H2S alarm, be aware of the wind. Make sure you move upwind or crosswind from the leak. Never go downwind, because that could be the most dangerous area.

Identify the main idea.

• During an H2S alarm, be aware of the wind.

• Never go downwind, because that could be the most dangerous area.

The first part of the GOSP process moves the crude from high pressure to low pressure. Under high pressure, gases dissolve into liquid. When the pressure is then reduced in a holding tank, the gases separate out from the liquid.

Identify the main idea.

• The first part of the GOSP process moves the crude from high pressure to low pressure.

• When the pressure is then reduced in a holding tank, the gases separate out from the liquid.