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What is the main idea?
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The writer enjoys spending time with family.
Weekends are times to travel.
The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
The writer's grandparents live far away.

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Q1
What is the main idea?
The writer enjoys spending time with family.
Weekends are times to travel.
The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
The writer's grandparents live far away.
30s
Q2
What is the main idea?
The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
The first flight was in 1903.
The Wright Brothers worked hard.
The Inventors build kites and bicycles.
30s
Q3
What is the Main Idea?
The dog is cute and sweet.
The dog's name is Paco.
Everyone should have a dog.
The Writer's dog is an important part of his life.
30s
Q4
What is the main idea?
How to play baseball.
Eric scores a homerun.
Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
Eric plays baseball.
30s
Q5
What is the main idea?
How to make a homemade pizza.
Pizza is made from flour, water, and yeast.
Pizza is easy to make.
Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious.
30s
Q6
What is the Main Idea?
Sometimes people feel sad.
You should do good things for others.
We're not always happy.
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
30s
Q7
What is the Main Idea?
Giraffes are unique animals.
No animal is taller than a giraffe.
Giraffes don't sleep much.
There are many animals in the world.
30s
Q8
What is the Main Idea?
One type of storm is called a hurricane.
Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
Hurricanes are different from other storms.
Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
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