Read each paragraph and then choose the letter of the main idea.
Earth’s origins lie in the creation of the universe. Just how this came about remains unclear, but
many scientists accept some version of the “big bang” theory, which goes like this: At first all
energy and matter (then only subatomic4 particles) were closely concentrated. About 15,000
million years ago, a vast explosion scattered everything through space. Star studies prove the
universe is still expanding, and background radiation hints at its initial heat.
Main Idea:
a. The universe is still expanding.
b. Some scientists do not accept the “big bang” theory.
c. Energy and matter were at first subatomic materials that were closely
concentrated.
d. Many scientists accept the “big bang” theory of the universe’s origins.
d. Many scientists accept the “big bang” theory of the universe’s origins.
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Use el subjuntivo para terminar lo siguiente de una manera original.
En la vida, es necesario _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ .
Circle the verb that agrees in number with the subject in each of the following sentences
Either my parents or I (is, are, am) going to Europe this summer. What will be an ideal response?
How many parts does a main idea statement have?
a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
What does the subordinating conjunction because indicate?
a. a reason, a cause, or an effect b. a condition or result c. a location d. a point in time e. to contrast ideas