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Jake's grandmother taught him to knit when he was seven. Ten years later he sells his own scarves at the Saturday market.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. Jake learned to knit as a child and now sells scarves he has made.Correct
  2. B. Jake's grandmother sells scarves at the market.
  3. C. Jake is learning to knit.
  4. D. Jake buys scarves at the market.

Answer: A. Jake learned to knit as a child and now sells scarves he has made.

Taught at seven, selling at seventeen.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Jake's grandmother sells scarves at the market.
Jake sells them.
C. Jake is learning to knit.
He learned ten years ago.
D. Jake buys scarves at the market.
He sells, not buys.

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