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JUBILEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Elementary Department
English 4, SY 2019-2020
Practice Worksheet # 3.1: Topic, Implied Main Idea, and Supporting Details

Name: ___________________________________CN: _____ Date: ___________ Score: ____/25

Section: __________________________________________ Teacher: Ms. Christalyn Seminiano
I. Spelling: Write the words dictated by the teacher. (2 pts.)
1. ________________________ 2. ________________________
II. Read the selection carefully then identify the implied main idea of the selection. Choose the
letter of the best answer. (8 pt.)
Paragraph A
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Helen held the new baby carefully in her lap, while her anxious parents hovered
nearby. Helen could hardly believe how tiny she was. 3Helen’s heart swelled with pride, and a
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new sense of responsibility.

https://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/languagearts/mainideas/11.html

a. Helen is a nurse.
b. Helen is going to babysit.
c. Helen has a new baby sister.
d. Helen loves her parents so much.
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B John marched off the field. 2His shoulders dropped as he sat on the bench. He
watched the batter on deck hurried to home plate. 3John sighed. He’s feeling nervous about his
dance performance. 4Was he ever going to get a hit?
https://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/languagearts/mainideas/11.html
Paragraph B

a. John is hopeful to win.

b. John is playing baseball.
c. John is a baseball coach.
d. John just struck out in baseball.

Paragraph C
C Because of the danger of hypothermia, one should dress in layers if exercising during
cold winter weather. Another precaution to take for exercising in the winter months is to drink
plenty of liquids and to watch for frostbite. Stretching before and after exercising is also vital in
winter because one's muscles will be cold.
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a. It is dangerous to exercise in cold weather.

b. Exercisers should learn about hypothermia.
c. Winter weather is no excuse to not exercise.
d. There are a few rules to follow for exercising in cold weather.

Paragraph D
D Whenever your physician orders a medical test for you, ask why you need it. You
should also inquire about the risks and benefits are. Find out how to prepare for it. For example,
you may need to fast or discontinue medications or herbal remedies you are taking. Finally, be
sure to ask what the test will involve. Exercising is band in cold wa
https://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter10/implied_main_idea__exercise_2.html

a. Physicians order medical tests.

b. You should also inquire about the risks and benefits are.
c. There are several questions you should ask whenever your doctor orders a medical test for you.
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d. For example, you may need to fast or discontinue medications or herbal remedies you are
taking.

III. Write the topic of the given paragraph and the sentence number of the supporting details. (16 pts.)
Paragraph A
Topic:___________________________
SD1:____________ SD2: ____________ SD2: ____________

Paragraph B
Topic:___________________________
SD1:____________ SD2: ____________ SD2: ____________

Paragraph C
Topic:___________________________
SD1:____________ SD2: ____________ SD2: ____________

Paragraph D
Topic: ___________________________
SD1: ____________ SD2: ____________ SD2: _____________

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