Classify the following statements regarding Nurse Helen Getchell as M (Main Idea), B (Too Broad), or N (Too Narrow): 1. Nurse Helen Getchell heroically provided emergency medical t... Classify the following statements regarding Nurse Helen Getchell as M (Main Idea), B (Too Broad), or N (Too Narrow): 1. Nurse Helen Getchell heroically provided emergency medical treatment to the victims of a collision between a train and a school bus at a railroad crossing. 2. After terrible accidents, heroes often step in to help victims. 3. Helen Getchell had stopped for a cup of coffee at the White Hen Pantry when she heard the sound of the express train crashing into the school bus.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to classify statements related to the main idea about Nurse Helen Getchell's actions during an accident. Each statement needs to be identified as either the main idea, too broad, or too narrow in scope.
Answer
1. M, 2. B, 3. N
- M (Main Idea), 2. B (Too Broad), 3. N (Too Narrow)
Answer for screen readers
- M (Main Idea), 2. B (Too Broad), 3. N (Too Narrow)
More Information
Statement 1 captures the main focus of Nurse Helen Getchell's heroism in a specific incident. Statement 2 is too broad as it applies generally to any hero. Statement 3 is too narrow, focusing on trivial details.
Tips
A main idea directly targets a specific event or concept. Broader statements encompass larger ideas without specificity, while narrow statements confine to minor details.
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