: Read the following paragraph and write down the main idea (stated or implied) as
well as two supporting details in your own words. Also, give a suitable title. (5 Marks)
In earlier days those who had overseas business which they believed should be discussed
personally, took ship and set out across the briny deep. Once aboard they transacted their
affairs, engaging in commercial and social matters or conducting government business.
Today ships and passengers continue to sail the seven seas, and airplanes soar overhead. But
above them all, words speed through the sky – telephone conversations quickly bring
together in the most personal fashion people who are separated by thousands of miles.
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- main idea: How is business in earlier days
2. supporting details: 1) Today ships and passengers continue to sail the seven seas, and airplanes soar overhead .
2) words speed through the sky _ telephone conversations quickly bring together in the most personal fashion people who are separated by thousands of miles.
3. subheading : overseas business.
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