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Information and IdeasEasyMain idea: a new dog park

Information and Ideas practice question

The town's first dog park opened on Saturday. It has a fenced field, a separate area for small dogs, and a water fountain at dog height. Dozens of owners came on the first morning, and the mayor cut the ribbon with a pair of oversized scissors.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The town's new dog park opened with useful features and a good turnout.Correct
  2. B. The mayor used oversized scissors.
  3. C. Small dogs need their own area.
  4. D. The town has always had a dog park.

Answer: A. The town's new dog park opened with useful features and a good turnout.

Features and a crowd on opening day.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The mayor used oversized scissors.
A detail.
C. Small dogs need their own area.
A detail, and not a claim the text makes.
D. The town has always had a dog park.
The text says it is the first.

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