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Many public libraries in the United States now lend far more than books. Patrons can borrow power drills, sewing machines, and telescopes; attend free coding classes; or reserve a recording studio. For these libraries, the goal is to share useful things of every kind, not just printed ones.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- A. Public libraries now offer much more than books.Correct
- B. Fewer people borrow printed books than in the past.
- C. Librarians need new training to repair tools.
- D. Sewing machines are the most popular library item.
Answer: A. Public libraries now offer much more than books.
Every sentence adds another non-book service — tool lending, classes, recording studios — so the main idea is that libraries have grown beyond books.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Fewer people borrow printed books than in the past.
- The text never compares past and present borrowing numbers.
- C. Librarians need new training to repair tools.
- Training for librarians is never discussed.
- D. Sewing machines are the most popular library item.
- The text lists sewing machines as one example and never ranks items by popularity.
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