Verbal Reasoning - English - Reading Comprehension:

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MCQ - 12-11379

Lead poisoning in children is a major health concern. Both low and high doses of paint can have serious effects. Children exposed to high doses of lead often suffer permanent nerve damage, mental retardation, blindness, and even death. Low doses of lead can lead to mild mental retardation, short attention spans, distractibility, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems. This is not new concern. As early as 1904, lead poisoning in children was linked to lead-based paint. Microscopic particles from paint are absorbed into the bloodstream when children ingest flakes of chipped paint, plaster, or paint dust from sanding. Lead can also enter the body through household dust, nail biting, thumb sucking, or chewing on toys and other objects painted with lead - based paint. Although American paint companies today must comply with strict regulations regarding the amount of lead used in their paint, this source of lead poisoning still the most common and most dangerous. Children living in order, dilapidated houses are particularly at risk.

Question:

What is the main topic of the passage?

Problems with household paint
Major health concerns for children
Lead poisoning in children
Major health concerns for children

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

This is a main topic question. Answers (A) and (B) are too general. Answer (D) is to specific, indicating one of the issues discussed but not the main topic.

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Read the MCQ statement: What is the main topic of the passage? , keenly and apply the method you have learn through the video lessons for Main Idea to give the answer. Record your answer and check its correct answer and video explanation for MCQ No. 12-11379.

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