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Mrs. Garcia was working hard in her yard. She raked leaves, pulled weeds, and mowed the grass. Mrs. Garcia enjoyed spending time outside.

Mrs. Garcia did yard work

Mrs. Garcia likes to be outside

Mrs. Garcia raked leaves

Linda waited in line in the cafeteria with her tray. She put a slice of pizza, an apple, and a carton of milk on her tray. She took her lunch to a table with her friends so they could eat together. What's the main idea?

Linda had lunch with her friends

Linda loves her friends

Linda drank milk with her food

Cora was busy planning her wedding. She printed her invitations, bought a dress, and decided what flavor of cake to get. She spent many hours planning because she wanted it to be perfect. What's the main idea?

Cora is planning for her wedding

Cora is busy at work

Cora chose a cake flavor

Laura babysat her nephews last weekend and it was a challenge. One threw a football inside and broke a vase. The other spilled his water bottle everywhere. They colored on the walls with crayons. Laura was exhausted. What's the main idea?

Laura had a difficult time babysitting

The boys broke a vase

The boys were loud

Sally wasn't feeling well on her way to school. She rested her head on her desk. Her teacher sent her to the nurse and called Sally's mom to pick her up. When she got home, Sally went straight to bed. What's the main idea?

Sally is sick

Sally is pretending to be sick

Sally's teacher sent her to the nurse

Ken saw a pair of green shoes in a store window. He went inside to take a closer look. There was only one pair left, and they were his size! "It's my lucky day" he thought as he bought them. What's the main idea?

Ken got a new pair of shoes

Ken walked down the street

Ken found his shoe size

Rover was a very dirty dog. Josh filled the tub with soapy water and put Rover in. Josh scrubbed him with water and soap. He rinsed Rover off and dried him with a towel. Rover wagged his tail. "All clean" Josh said. What's the main idea?

Rover was given a bath

Rover is a dirty dog

Josh used a towel to dry Rover

James went to the zoo with his children. They saw many animals. James liked the pandas the best. He took pictures of them and bought each of his kids a stuffed animal panda. He also bought himself a panda t-shirt. What's the main idea?

James' favorite animal at the zoo was the panda

James loves the zoo

James went to the giftshop

Lilly went shopping for a new car. The salesman was friendly. He showed Lilly many cars and answered her questions. The salesman was so kind that he gave Lilly a discount. She drove away in her new car and thanked him. What's the main idea?

Lilly met a very nice salesman

Lilly liked her new car

Lilly looked at many cars

Kayla's hair was very long so she went to get a haircut. The stylist cut her hair and used a product to make it smooth. Kayla was very happy with her new look and wanted to go show her friends. What's the main idea?

Kayla got a haircut

Kayla's stylist was helpful

Kayla's hair was too long

Mark went to the mall with his mom. Mark got a new pair of sneakers and his mom bought a new dress. They also picked out a gift to give to Mark's Dad. What's the main idea?

Mark and his mom went shopping

Mark got a new pair of shoes

Mark's mom got a new dress

Matt drove to Arizona. It took him a while to get there. He stopped along the way to take pictures of interesting things like mountains and sunsets. He would also stop to eat, rest, and get gas.

Matt took a road trip

Matt took lots of pictures

Matt's car needed gas

The huge pot bubbled on the stove. Cam added chicken, vegetables, and spices. It smelled delicious. It took a long time for his soup to cook. After it was done, he poured himself a bowl. What's the main idea?

Cam made soup

Cam likes to cook

Cam's soup smelled nice

Maggie had a history paper due tomorrow. She stayed up late to finish it. She was worried about getting it done on time. She printed her paper in the morning and handed it in just in time. What's the main idea?

Maggie worked hard to finish her paper

Maggie typed all night

Maggie turned her paper in on time

Nat put on gloves and pulled out some cleaning supplies. She washed the windows, scrubbed the toilet, swept the floors, and dusted the shelves. When Nat's mom got home, the house was sparkling clean. What's the main idea?

Nat cleaned her house

Nat's mother came to visit

Nat enjoys cleaning

Kim had a sleepover for her birthday. Her friends came over after school. They ordered pizza and watched a movie. They ate cake and cookies. They stayed up late watching a movie. It was a fun birthday celebration. What's the main idea?

Kim celebrated her birthday

The kids watched a movie

They ate pizza and cake

Paula and Sue had a disagreement. "You lost my bracelet!" screamed Paula. "I did not!" shouted Sue. They argued for 20 minutes, then Sue said "I think we should take some time to ourselves. See you tomorrow." What's the main idea?

Paula and Sue had an argument

Sue wanted time to herself

Paula thought Sue lost her bracelet

There were fresh lemons for sale at the farmer's market. Nick bought a dozen lemons. He took them home and squeezed the juice into a glass. He added sugar, water, and ice. He then enjoyed his glass of fresh lemonade. What's the main idea?

Nick made lemonade

Nick bought lemons

Nick squeezed lemon juice

Kate and Tom bought a house. They got new furniture and decorations. When they finished decorating, Kate and Tom had a housewarming party. Their friends came over and celebrated their new home. What's the main idea?

Kate and Tom got a new home

Kate and Tom bought furniture

Kate and Tom had a party

Mike tried to tie his shoe, but had trouble. His dad sat with him and showed him how to make two loops and tie them together. After a few tries, Mike did it. He hugged his Dad and ran to go play. What's the main idea?

Mike learned to tie his shoes

Mike had some trouble

Mike ran outside to play

Doug and Mark sat on the bleachers to watch the baseball game. They watched the batter hit a home run and cheered. The boys drank soda and ate hot dogs. It was a fun day. What's the main idea?

They went to a baseball game

They ate snacks at the game

They cheered for the team

The diving board was so tall that Naomi was afraid to jump. She stood looking down at the pool. Her friends yelled "You can do it!" She held her breath and jumped, making a splash. "Let's do it again!" Naomi said. What's the main idea?

Naomi was scared to jump off the diving board

The diving board was tall

Naomi's friends were in the water