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The village has one shop, which sells everything from bread to boots. On Saturdays it also serves as the post office.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The village's single shop serves many purposes.Correct
  2. B. The shop sells boots.
  3. C. The post office is open every day.
  4. D. The village is large.

Answer: A. The village's single shop serves many purposes.

Everything from bread to boots, and the post.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The shop sells boots.
A detail.
C. The post office is open every day.
Saturdays only.
D. The village is large.
One shop suggests small.

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