16Hit1600
Information and IdeasEasyMain idea of a short notice

Information and Ideas practice question

The swimming pool will be closed on Monday and Tuesday so that the tiles can be repaired. It will reopen on Wednesday at the usual time.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The pool is closing for two days for repairs and will reopen on Wednesday.Correct
  2. B. The pool has new opening hours.
  3. C. The pool is closing for good.
  4. D. The tiles at the pool are blue.

Answer: A. The pool is closing for two days for repairs and will reopen on Wednesday.

Two days closed for tiles, then open again.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The pool has new opening hours.
The usual time is kept.
C. The pool is closing for good.
It reopens.
D. The tiles at the pool are blue.
No colour is given.

More Information and Ideas questions

Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.