Reading 7.6g Main Idea/Topic - Gunn

Match the following word to their definition

• Main Idea

• The lesson or moral of the story

• Theme

• What the article is specifically about for the most part

• Topic

• The subject of what an author is talking about

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Could you be a record setter? If you want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records, you will need to do something better than anyone else in the world. First, read all of the current records. Decide if you will try to break an existing record or set a new one. Write to Guinness Records to get the guidelines. Keep careful notes on your record attempts. Two reliable persons or organizations must act as witnesses. Each record attempt must be recorded on videotape. If you think you can do it, give it a try!

• First, read all of the current records.

• If you want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records, you will need to do something better than anyone else.

• Decide if you will try to break an existing record or set a new one.

• Could you be a record setter?

Answer explanation

The question asks what one needs to do to be in the Guinness Book of World Records. The correct choice, 'If you want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records, you will need to do something better than anyone else,' highlights the main requirement: outperforming everyone else in a specific task or activity.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

When you want to hang the American flag over the middle of a street, suspend it vertically with the blue field, called the union, to the north and east-west street. When the flag is displayed with another banner from crossed staffs, the American flag is on the right. Place the staff of the American flag in front of the other staff. Raise the flag quickly and lower it slowly and respectfully. When flying the flag at half-mast, hoist it to the top of the pole for a moment before lowering it to mid-pole. When flying the American flag with banners from states or cities, raise the nation's banner first and lower it last. Never allow the flag to touch the ground.

• The Flag should be flown differently depending on the circumstances.

• The Flag has fifty stars on it.

• Flying the Flag inappropriately is against the law.

• Citizens like to fly the flag for many different occasions.

Answer explanation

The question provides various guidelines on how to properly display the American flag in different situations, such as hanging it over a street, displaying it with other banners, and flying it at half-mast. This indicates that the flag should be flown differently depending on the circumstances, which is the correct choice among the given options.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Frogs and toads have some things in common. They are both amphibians. That means they live on land and in water at different times in their lives. Both lay their eggs in water. They also have the same eating habits and eat insects with their long sticky tongues. On the other hand, they are different in many ways. As adults, frogs spend most of the time in water, while toads prefer land. Frogs have smooth skin and slim bodies with long back legs. Toads have rough skin and plump bodies with short back legs.

• This paragraph is about different types of amphibians.

• This paragraph is about how frogs live.

• This paragraph is about how frogs and toads are different.

• This paragraph is about the similarities and differences between frogs and toads.

Answer explanation

The paragraph discusses both similarities and differences between frogs and toads. It mentions their shared characteristics as amphibians, such as laying eggs in water and eating insects, as well as their differences in habitat, skin texture, body shape, and leg length. Therefore, the correct choice is about the similarities and differences between frogs and toads.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size.

• Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

• Gorillas are mean animals.

• Gorillas don't like other animals.

• Gorillas communicate well with other animals.

Answer explanation

The question highlights the common misconception that gorillas are mean animals. However, the passage clarifies that they are actually shy creatures. Their large size and teeth, along with Hollywood's portrayal, contribute to this false image. Gorillas only attack when provoked, and their size usually deters other animals from engaging in fights with them. Thus, the correct choice is that gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

On Wednesday, the Senate passed a $1.35 trillion tax cut package. This is the biggest reduction in twenty years. The measure lowers all income tax rates. The package now goes to a House-Senate conference committee. In the committee, Congressional and White House negotiators will quarrel over the size and timing of the tax cuts. In the final tally, 62 senators voted for the bill and 38 voiced against it. All 50 Republicans and 12 Democrats joined in support of the package.

• Negotiators will argue about the timing.

• The vote on the tax cut was 62 to 38.

• The Senate passed a large tax cut.

• Taxes are way too high in America.

Answer explanation

The question states that the Senate passed a $1.35 trillion tax cut package, which is the largest reduction in twenty years. This information confirms that the correct choice is 'The Senate passed a large tax cut.' The other options do not directly address the main point of the question.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is a video game that came out for the Atari 2600 game system in 1982. It was based on a very popular film of the same name. It cost over 125 million dollars to make. Star programmer Howard Scott Warshaw created it with consultation from Steven Spielberg. It is widely considered to be one of the worst video games ever created. The massive failure of E.T. and its effects on Atari is an often-mentioned reason for the video game industry crash of 1983.

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a video game that came out for the Atari 2600 game system in 1982.

• Star programmer Howard Scott Warshaw created it with consultation from Steven Spielberg.

• It is widely considered to be one of the worst video games ever created.

• The massive failure of E.T. and its effects on Atari is an often-mentioned reason for the video game industry crash of 1983.

Answer explanation

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a video game released for the Atari 2600 in 1982, created by Howard Scott Warshaw with consultation from Steven Spielberg. Despite its high production cost and famous collaborators, the game is widely considered to be one of the worst video games ever created. Its massive failure and impact on Atari contributed to the video game industry crash of 1983.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

It was July 27th, 1982. Howard Scott Warshaw was hot off the success of his most recent game, "Raiders of the Lost Ark." He received a call from Atari C.E.O. Ray Kassar. Atari had bought the rights to make a video game version of Spielberg's movie, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," which had just been released in June. Kassar told Warshaw that Spielberg had specifically asked for Warshaw to make the game. Warshaw was honored, but there was one huge problem. Atari needed the game finished by September 1st in order to start selling it during the Christmas season.

• Howard Scott Warshaw was hot off the success of his most recent game, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

• He received a call from Atari C.E.O. Ray Kassar.

• Atari had bought the rights to make a video game version of Spielberg's movie, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which had just been released in June.

• Kassar told Warshaw that Spielberg had specifically asked for Warshaw to make the game.

Answer explanation

In the question, it is mentioned that Howard Scott Warshaw received a call from Atari CEO Ray Kassar regarding the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial video game. Kassar informed Warshaw that Spielberg had specifically requested him to make the game, which highlights the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

It had taken Warshaw six months to create "Raiders of the Lost Ark." The game he made prior to that took him seven months. He was expected to create E.T. in around five weeks. Warshaw just did not have enough time to program the game properly, but he accepted the challenge anyway and production began. Spielberg wanted Warshaw to create a simple maze game, similar to "Pac-Man," but Warshaw had a bigger vision. He wanted players to explore different environments in a 3D world. Warshaw followed his vision.

• Warshaw just did not have enough time to program the game properly, but he accepted the challenge anyway and production began.

• Spielberg wanted Warshaw to create a simple maze game, similar to Pac-Man, but Warshaw had a bigger vision.

• He wanted players to explore different environments in a 3D world.

• Warshaw followed his vision.

Answer explanation

The question narrates the story of Warshaw's game development process. It mentions that despite Spielberg's suggestion for a simple maze game, Warshaw had a bigger vision. He wanted to create a game where players could explore different environments in a 3D world. The correct answer 'Warshaw followed his vision' is highlighted by the fact that Warshaw chose to pursue his own idea instead of Spielberg's suggestion.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Atari anticipated that the game would be a huge success. Usually companies like Atari have people test games before releasing them. If there is something that testers really dislike, programmers can fix it before the public gets a chance to play. Atari decided to skip testing due to time limitations. They wanted the game released during the holiday season. It was: E.T. was released in December of 1982.

• Atari anticipated that the game would be a huge success.

• Usually companies like Atari have people test games before releasing them.

• If there is something that testers really dislike, programmers can fix it before the public gets a chance to play.

• Atari decided to skip testing due to time limitations.

Answer explanation

The question discusses Atari's anticipation of the game E.T. being a huge success. It also mentions that Atari skipped testing due to time constraints. However, the correct answer is 'Atari anticipated that the game would be a huge success.' This is because the question specifically mentions Atari's anticipation of the game's success, which aligns with the correct option.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2