1-5 "A Natural Beauty" Test Prep

Which sentence BEST explains the MAIN idea of the article?

• Some visitors also come to learn about the canyon’s history.

• Explorers from Europe first saw the Grand Canyon in 1540.

• President Theodore Roosevelt said it was a special place.

• The Grand Canyon is a famous landmark in the United States.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

Which paragraph would BEST be supported by the following detail?

The Pueblo people farmed corn and squash in the Grand Canyon.

• paragraph 2 page 87

• paragraph 1 page 88

• paragraph 2 page 88

• paragraph 3 page 88

The author organizes the ideas in the first paragraph on page 89

• by describing how the Grand Canyon was made.

• by telling stories about the Pueblo people.

• by comparing the Grand Canyon to other national parks.

• by describing the important dates/steps in naming the Grand Canyon a national park.

Why did President Roosevelt want to make the Grand Canyon a monument?

• He saw it was beautiful and called it a special place.

• He wanted people to learn about the Pueblo people.

• He wanted people to help scientists look for clues.

• He wanted people to build on the land.

What detail would BEST support the MAIN idea of the third paragraph on page 87?

• They peek at the hundred of different kinds of plants.

• They may spot eagles and see mountain lions.

• The Ancient Pueblo people lived in the canyon for almost one thousand years.

• Visitors come to learn about the variety of animals and plants.