Question

text structure tuesday date: world coconut day is celebrated every year on september 2nd. almost every part of the coconut tree can be used. during its early stages, the coconut fruit contains a lot of water. coconut water is slowly gaining popularity as a healthy alternative to sports drinks. it contains sugars, fibers, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. during the second world war, coconut water was even used in emergency cases as a replacement for blood plasma! the meat of the coconut can be eaten directly. it can also be dried into copra and can be used as cooking oil or as an additive for cosmetics and soaps. aside from its meat, you can also extract coconut milk from the fruit. coconut milk has low sugar levels, but has a very high fat content. the leaves of the tree can also be used to make brooms and baskets. even the fibers of the husks can be used to make ropes. lumber from the tree is sturdy and resistant to salt, so it can also be used as a construction material. no wonder the coconut deserves a special day of its own. every part of the tree has a special and important use! what is the main idea of this passage? a. coconuts are becoming more popular for athletes and health gurus around the world. b. almost every part of the coconut tree can be used.

Explanation:

To find the main idea, we analyze the passage. The passage starts by introducing World Coconut Day, then details the uses of different parts of the coconut tree (fruit water, meat, milk, leaves, husk fibers, lumber). Option a focuses only on coconut water's popularity for athletes/health gurus, which is a small part. Option b summarizes the overall focus on the usability of almost every part of the coconut tree, matching the passage's content.

Answer:

b. Almost every part of the coconut tree can be used.