Identify Main Ideas

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Topic of the paragraph: Passing fears in early childhood, common in ages 2-4, include fear of animals, dark, thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

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Passing fears.

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Passing fears are common in early childhood.

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Passing fears are common in early childhood.

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Topic of the paragraph: negotiating the best possible salary.

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negotiating the best possible salary.

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Main idea: Convince yourself and the employer of your value to negotiate the best salary.

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To negotiate the best salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value you bring.

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Topic of the paragraph: Don't wait for your company to send you to school. Be proactive in learning and personal growth.

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Being a lifelong learner.

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Main idea: Lifelong learning in your profession.

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When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner.

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Leadership styles: Autocratic leaders control, laissez-faire leaders are hands-off, and democratic leaders promote group decision-making.

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There are three leadership styles.

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Topic: Americans waiting to marry. Census data shows that Americans are waiting longer to marry. In 2003, 33% of men and 23% of women aged 30-34 were single, up from 9% and 6% in 1970. Typical marriage age: men 27.1 (up from 25.3), women 23.2 (up from 20.8).

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Americans today are waiting longer to get married.

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Survey results show teens lack understanding of money matters.

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A recent survey revealed shocking results about how little understanding teens have about money matters.

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Fiction is a narrative form from the author's imagination, not history.

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Fiction is a type of narrative writing that comes from the imagination of the author rather than from history or fact.