Tip
As you read, determine the main idea of the passage or poem. The first sentence of each paragraph will give you a general sense of the topic.
Prompt
Sample Problem
What is the main idea of the passage?
Answer Options
(A) City governments ignored the needs of their citizens during the 20th century.
(B) Urbanization in the early 20th century created both benefits and problems for American cities.
(C) Factory jobs in the early 20th century paid better than farm work.
(D) Poor sanitation was the biggest problem caused by urbanization.
(E) Public health reforms solved all of the challenges of city life.
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