Question

circle the letter of the best answer.

1. which of the following would be the most important detail to include in a summary of this selection?

a. harrisburg has played an important role in several american historical events, including the industrial revolution and the civil war.
b. the civil war was fought in the 1860s.
c. you can view the city from a paddlewheel boat.
d. city island offers baseball, swimming, and golf.

1. which statement best summarizes the main idea of the first paragraph?

a. john harris founded harrisburg in 1710, and today it is a city of 50,000.
b. harrisburg is the capital of pennsylvania.
c. harrisburg, the capital of pennsylvania, has many historical and cultural attractions.
d. john maclay was john harriss son - in - law.

1. which of the following would be the most important detail to include in a summary of the third paragraph?

a. the state museum of pennsylvania, the whitaker center for science and the arts, and the national civil war museum are also located in harrisburg, and attract many visitors to the city.
b. the pride of the susquehanna, a paddlewheel boat, is another popular tourist attraction.
c. the city shores of the susquehanna comprise a five - mile - long public park.
d. aa baseball can be found on city island in the susquehanna river.

1. which statement best summarizes the main idea of the third paragraph?

a. harrisburg is accessible by bridge and ferry.
b. harrisburg has many historical and cultural attractions.
c. harrisburg has many museums.
d. aa baseball can be found on city island.

Explanation:

1. A summary should include the most significant and over - arching details. Option A about Harrisburg's role in historical events is more important than the other options which are more specific local activities.
2. To summarize the main idea of a paragraph, we look for the statement that encompasses the overall theme. Option C mentions Harrisburg as the capital with historical and cultural attractions, which is a broad summary compared to the others.
3. Among the details for the third - paragraph summary, Option A lists multiple important cultural institutions in Harrisburg, making it the most important detail.
4. Option B best summarizes the third paragraph as it mentions that Harrisburg has many historical and cultural attractions, which includes the museums and other points mentioned in the paragraph.

Answer:

1. A. Harrisburg has played an important role in several American historical events, including the Industrial Revolution and the Civil War.
2. C. Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, has many historical and cultural attractions.
3. A. The State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, and the National Civil War Museum are also located in Harrisburg, and attract many visitors to the city.
4. B. Harrisburg has many historical and cultural attractions.