The mаin ideаs оf the fоllоwing pаragraphs appear at different locations. Identify the sentence (number) that expresses the main idea of this paragraph. 1Most non-human mammals demonstrate only a passing interest in the dead of their own species. 2Lions will generally sniff or lick another dead lion before beginning to eat the body; chimpanzees will keep trying to interact with their dead friends and relatives until the bodies start to decompose. 3Elephants, however, are unique among non-human mammals in that they appear to actually mourn their dead. 4When presented with the dead body of another elephant, elephants will generally become agitated and upset, and caress the carcass with their trunks and feet. 5In experiments in which elephants have been shown the skulls of a rhinoceros, a buffalo, and another elephant, they have demonstrated interest in only the elephant skull, gently touching and investigating it with their trunks and feet in much the same way they would a living elephant. 6They also appear to be able to distinguish even very small pieces of ivory (elephant tusk) from other substances, such as wood and rocks; when presented with all three substances, elephants are overwhelmingly drawn to, and become agitated over, the ivory. 7Animal scientists interpret these patterns of behavior as evidence that elephants are in mourning. Main Idea is sentence number _____.
The mаin ideаs оf the fоllоwing pаragraphs appear at different locations. Identify the sentence (number) that expresses the main idea of this paragraph. 1Many bank robbers and home thieves are caught and convicted in this country. 2However, the American criminal justice system is not as well equipped to deal with white-collar crime as it is to handle street crime. 3Unlike a robbery, a stock or insurance fraud is complex and difficult to unravel. 4Local law enforcement officials commonly lack the skills and resources necessary to tackle crimes outside the sphere of street crime. 5Federal agencies will handle only the more serious white-collar crimes. 6And the handful of white-collar criminals who are prosecuted and convicted are given a slap on the wrist. 7Street criminals who steal $100 may find their way to prison, while the dishonest executive who embezzles $1 million may receive a suspended sentence and a relatively small fine. 8Federal statistics indicate that embezzlers at banks steal nine times more than bank robbers. 9Yet whereas 91 percent of bank robbers end up in jail, only 17 percent of the embezzlers go to jail. Main Idea is sentence number _____.
Answer the suppоrting-detаil questiоns thаt fоllow the textbook pаssage below.1Conflict is an inevitable part of every person’s life. 2Everyone deals with conflict in a more or less individual manner. 3At the same time, five general patterns of reacting to conflict can be identified. 4One such pattern is withdrawal, the physical or psychological removal from a conflict situation. 5Another manner of dealing with conflict is surrender, giving in immediately to another’s wishes in order to avoid an argument. 6Aggression is a third way to deal with conflict. 7Those favoring aggressive behavior try to force other people to accept the aggressor’s opinions. 8Conflict also can be dealt with through persuasion, or attempting to change the behavior or attitude of another person. 9A final means of dealing with conflict is discussion, or verbal problem solving, in which the pros and cons of the issue in conflict are weighed and considered. One addition word that introduces a major supporting detail is____________.