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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Main idea of the paragraph: Passing fears are common in early childhood.

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Passing fears are common in early childhood.

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Topic: Negotiating salary after a job offer.

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Negotiating the best possible salary.

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Main idea of the paragraph about negotiating salary.

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

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Topic of the paragraph:

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being a lifelong learner.

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Main idea: Lifelong learning is essential for professional growth.

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

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Leadership styles: Autocratic leaders are strict and controlling; Laissez-faire leaders are hands-off; Democratic leaders promote group participation.

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Three leadership styles.

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Topic: Americans waiting to marry. Census data shows that today, one-third of men and nearly one-quarter of women are still single at age 34, a significant increase from 1970. Typical marriage age for men rose from 25.3 to 27.1 years, and for women from 20.8 to 23.2 years.

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Americans today are waiting longer to get married.

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Survey results on teens and money: 1 in 5 unaware loans incur interest, 1 in 4 think financial aid covers all college costs, 1 in 3 believe Social Security will fully support retirement.

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Teens lack understanding of money matters.

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Types of fiction include novels, short stories, drama, fairy tales, and fables. Fiction is narrative writing from the author's imagination, not history or fact.

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Fiction is narrative writing from the author's imagination, not history or fact.