Stated vs supported
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Test yourself first: 3 questions
Question 1 of 3
The main idea and the supporting details differ because supporting details:
Answer: B. Supporting details provide the evidence and examples that develop the main idea.
Question 2 of 3
Passage: 'Although the storm knocked out power for days, neighbors shared generators, cooked group meals, and checked on the elderly.' The passage mainly shows that the community was:
Answer: B. Sharing generators, cooking together, and checking on elders shows resourcefulness and support — an inference from the details.
Question 3 of 3
In context, the word 'elaborate' most nearly means:
Answer: B. 'Elaborate' means involving many carefully arranged details.
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