Instruction: Give the main idea and supporting details of the text.

The house is old and needs some work. It needs new paint. The windows are broken. The door is loose.
The roof has holes.

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It is raining. Ann puts on boots. She puts on a raincoat. She puts on a hat. Now she is ready.

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Tim Can Read

Tim is a good reader. He uses clues to help him read. First, he looks at the picture. That helps him know
what the story is about. Next, he reads the title of the story. Now he knows a little more. As he reads the
story, the words make pictures in his mind.

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Josh is a great football player. He practises every day after school. Josh plays for his school's football
team. This year, he has scored six goals. Josh can kick the ball very far. He can also run very fast with the
ball.

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Jane has a new toy bird. She likes to play with it. Jane makes the bird go up and down. She helps the bird
fly.

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Identify whether the statement is general or specific. Write G for general statements and S for specific
statements on the space provided before each number.

1. Nature is a man's treasure.

2. Mrs. Medina baked this sweet cake.

3. The students do their exercises very well.

4. Cats and dogs are my best friends at home.

5. Humans are responsible to take care of nature.

6. Sampaguita is the Philippines' national flower.

7. Teachers lead their learners to a successful future.

8. The world begins to cry because of irresponsible people.

9. My Science teacher taught us how to be patient in Chemistry class.

10. A Grade 4 pupil from P. Kindat Elementary School won an award in writing contest.