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The tide comes in twice a day at Sandy Cove. Swimmers should check the tide tables, because at high tide the beach disappears completely under the water.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. Swimmers should check the tides at Sandy Cove because the beach vanishes at high tide.Correct
  2. B. Sandy Cove has no beach.
  3. C. Swimming is not allowed at Sandy Cove.
  4. D. The tide comes in once a day.

Answer: A. Swimmers should check the tides at Sandy Cove because the beach vanishes at high tide.

Check the tables; the beach goes under.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Sandy Cove has no beach.
It has a beach at low tide.
C. Swimming is not allowed at Sandy Cove.
No ban is mentioned.
D. The tide comes in once a day.
Twice a day.

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