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Theo wanted to finish the invention sketches task alone, but the work was harder than expected. After asking two classmates for help, Theo finished the task and thanked them. The author includes these details to build a stronger idea across the whole passage.
Try this question: Which theme is best supported by the passage?
The group could not hear the speaker in the city bus depot. Mina suggested moving closer and sitting in a semicircle. After that, everyone could hear the information about weathered boards. The details help the reader understand why the choice matters.
Try this question: How is the problem solved?
The students worked together in the city bus depot. First, they sorted materials. Next, they made a plan for studying weathered boards. By the end, each person had a job and the group was ready to begin. The author includes these details to build a stronger idea across the whole passage.
Try this question: What is the main idea of the passage?