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Read the following passage:

"As a kid, I dreaded the end of summer. Now I realize that fall is by far the better season. The harsh sun of August gives way to a cozy light that warms instead of burns. Green uniformity is replaced by a jaunty mix of red, orange, yellow, and gold. Humidity is banished by crisp coolness. I love the fall!"

Identify the topic of the paragraph and what the author is saying about the topic. From that, find the stated main idea.


Topic: Summer

What the author is saying about the topic: Summer is hot and humid and bland.

Stated main idea: The harsh sun of August gives way to a cozy light that warms instead of burns.


Topic: Seasons

What the author is saying about the topic: Summer is sunnier and greener, fall is cooler and more colorful.

Stated main idea: As a kid, I dreaded the end of summer.


Topic: Opinions change with age

What the author is saying about the topic: Fall has replaced summer as the favorite season.

Stated main idea: I love the fall!


Topic: Fall

What the author is saying about the topic: Fall has better weather and color than summer.

Stated main idea: I realize that fall is by far the better season.

Answer 1

The correct choice is the last one (Topic: Fall).

Reason: The paragraph focuses on fall and argues it’s better than summer—pointing out nicer light, more color, and cooler, less humid weather. The stated main idea is the explicit sentence: “I realize that fall is by far the better season.”