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10 October, 19:15

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Of the 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries

Half of those killed are school children. Studies conclude that wearing a bike helmet

can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet

absorbs the shock and cushions the head.

Excerpt from "Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers," Consumer Reports (May 1990):

348.

What is the central idea of this passage?

A:Cause of bicycling deaths

B:Children's head injuries

C:Dangers of head injuries

D:Why head injuries?

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  1. 10 October, 19:31
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    C. Head Injuries

    Explanation:

    Well the passages main idea is to inform the reader about head injuries. We know this because they introduce bicycling deaths by stating that 3/4 of the deaths caused are from head injuries. They also say that wearing a helmet can reduce head injury by 85 percent. Therefore, the central idea of the passage is the Dangers of head injuries, because every listed subject is about head injuries.
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