Passage 5

 

Passage 5

Drinking enough water each day is essential for good health. Water helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and remove waste. While individual needs vary, health experts generally recommend about eight cups of water daily. People who are physically active or live in hot climates may need even more.

Questions
9. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Water is needed to maintain proper body functions.
B) Eight cups of water are required for everyone.
C) Athletes should avoid dehydration.
D) Hot climates cause health problems.

10. Which sentence best supports the main idea?
    A) People who are physically active or live in hot climates may need even more.
    B) Water helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and remove waste.
    C) Health experts generally recommend about eight cups of water daily.
    D) Individual needs vary.

What is the main idea in a paragraph?

A. The topic of the paragraph
B. The central point of the paragraph
C. Additional information about the topic
D. The subject of a supporting detail