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The library's summer reading challenge asks children to read six books by the end of August. Everyone who finishes gets a medal.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. Children who read six books by the end of August will get a medal.Correct
  2. B. The library is closed in August.
  3. C. Children must buy six books.
  4. D. Medals are given to the fastest readers only.

Answer: A. Children who read six books by the end of August will get a medal.

Six books, by August, medal.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The library is closed in August.
Nothing about closing.
C. Children must buy six books.
Read, not buy.
D. Medals are given to the fastest readers only.
Everyone who finishes gets one.

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