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The two halves of the town, divided by the river, have never agreed on its name: the west bank spells it with a 'k', the east with a 'c', and each side's road signs, letterheads, and football club follow its own spelling. The council, unable to choose, prints both.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The town's two halves maintain rival spellings of its name, and the council accommodates both.Correct
  2. B. The council has ruled that the 'k' spelling is correct.
  3. C. The river has changed course.
  4. D. The town has only one football club.

Answer: A. The town's two halves maintain rival spellings of its name, and the council accommodates both.

Rival spellings on each bank, and a council that prints both.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The council has ruled that the 'k' spelling is correct.
The council was 'unable to choose'.
C. The river has changed course.
The river's course is not discussed.
D. The town has only one football club.
Each side has its own club.

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