Question

do you know anyone who has served in united states armed forces? chances are you know someone who has or is actively serving in one of the armed forces. it is important to honor these men and women who served our country for our freedoms. veterans day was first created after world war i to remember all the ones who fought in the homific war. many countries participated in the war, so they celebrate their veterans too. after having several wars following world war i, president dwight d. eisenhower declared november 11th as veterans day. this day is to honor all veterans who fought in all wars and to remember the men and women who are actively servicing today. to celebrate veterans day people have parades. others go to their loved ones burial sites such as arlington national cemetery to honor fallen heroes. so the next time you see a veteran thank them for their sacrifices.
part a
what is the main idea of the passage?
a veterans day honors all men and women in the armed forces.
b people should find a veteran and thank them.
c veterans day is only celebrated in the united states.
part b
which sentence supports your answer to part a?
a do you know anyone who has serviced in united states armed forces?
b chances are you know someone who has or is actively serving in one of the armed forces. c it is important to honor these men and women who served our country for our freedoms.

Explanation:

To determine the main idea of the passage, we look for the overarching theme. The text discusses various ways people honor veterans (parades, visiting burial sites, etc.) and emphasizes honoring those who served. For the supporting sentence, we check which option aligns with the main idea. The main idea is about honoring veterans, and the supporting sentence should relate to that.

Answer:

Part A: B. People should find a Veteran and thank them.
Part B: C. Veterans Day is celebrated in different ways.