Information and IdeasEasy–MediumMain idea: a capped well in a drought
Information and Ideas practice question
The village well was capped in 1950 when piped water arrived. In the drought of 1976 the cap was lifted, and the well, untouched for a quarter of a century, was found to be full.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- A. An unused well proved a reliable reserve in a drought.Correct
- B. Piped water arrived in 1950.
- C. The drought of 1976 was severe.
- D. The well should never have been capped.
Answer: A. An unused well proved a reliable reserve in a drought.
Capped, forgotten, full.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Piped water arrived in 1950.
- A detail.
- C. The drought of 1976 was severe.
- Not stated.
- D. The well should never have been capped.
- Not argued.
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