Identify Main Topic and Paragraph Focus Practice Test

Read this 3-paragraph text about firefighters.

Firefighters help keep people safe. They put out fires and rescue people in danger. Firefighters also teach families how to prevent fires.

Firefighters work at a fire station. They ride in a fire truck and wear heavy gear. They use hoses, ladders, and helmets to do their job.

Firefighters help the community in many ways. They check smoke alarms and visit schools. Many firefighters train for months to learn safety rules.

What does the second paragraph focus on?

Read this text with 2 paragraphs.

A mail carrier delivers letters and packages to homes and businesses. Mail carriers help people send cards, bills, and gifts. They make sure mail goes to the right address.

Mail carriers work outside in many kinds of weather. They use a mail bag or a mail truck to carry mail. They also follow routes, which are planned paths to deliver mail.

What does the second paragraph focus on?