Directions: Each paragraph is followed by four statements. Select the statement that best expresses the main idea. Circle the letter of that statement. 1.It is often said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn't true. Go ask the forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations. A Ask the forest rangers B. Forest rangers are knowledgeable about lightning. C. Lightning strikes several time at the rangers' workstation. D. It is not true that lightning never strikes twice in the same place. 2.Costs were low that year and the output high. There was a good person for each job and the market remained firm. There were no losses from fire. All in all it was the best years in the history of the company. A. There were no losses from fire B. Costs were low that year and the output high. C. It was the best years in the history of the company. D. There was a good person for each job and the market remained firm. 3.There are great numbers of deer around here. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there. are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese A. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. B. There are great numbers of deer around here. C. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen D To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese 4.Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising A. Brand names are common household words. B. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. C. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. D. Advertising affects our lives everyday and not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising, 5.Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpleces should be at eye level. Don't try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you're not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning. A. Make sure your glasses fit well.. B. The earpieces should be at eye level. C. Taking care of eyeglasses involves many steps. D. Keep your glasses in a case when you're not wearing them.
