Question

read the passage below and choose the main idea:
passage:
tom loves animals. he has a cat named whiskers, a dog named max, and a goldfish named bubbles. tom spends his weekends at the animal shelter, helping take care of the dogs and cats waiting for homes. he also enjoys reading books about different animals.
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tom spends his weekends at the animal shelter and loves animals.
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tom has a cat, a dog, and a goldfish.
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tom enjoys reading books about different animals.
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Explanation:

The passage starts by stating Tom loves animals, then gives examples like his pets, volunteering at an animal shelter, and reading about animals. The first option combines his love for animals and his weekend activity at the shelter, which covers the main points. The second option is just about his pets (a detail), and the third is about reading (another detail). The main idea should encompass the overall theme of his love for animals and related actions.

Answer:

The correct option is: Tom spends his weekends at the animal shelter and loves animals.