"Ignaz Semmelweis Saved Lives: Wash Your Hands" by Dr. Howard Markel

Question

Drag each item to the correct location to show whether it is a main idea of the text or a supporting detail.

1. Main Idea:
2. Supporting Detail :

a. What Dr. Semmelweis called a "morbid poison" is now recognized as a type of bacteria
b. Dr. Semmelweis was a difficult person who insulted those who did not agree with him
c. While Dr. Semmelweis went unappreciated in his time, today he is recognized for his important work
d. In the 1840s, Dr. Semmelweis made the connection between handwashing and preventing disease from spreading

Answer 1

1. Main Idea:
   d. In the 1840s, Dr. Semmelweis made the connection between handwashing and preventing disease from spreading

2. Supporting Detail:
   a. What Dr. Semmelweis called a "morbid poison" is now recognized as a type of bacteria
   b. Dr. Semmelweis was a difficult person who insulted those who did not agree with him
   c. While Dr. Semmelweis went unappreciated in his time, today he is recognized for his important work