L: Match the paragraph with the main idea.

Paragraph 1 Research on the product

before you buy it.

Paragraph 2 Spend within your limits.

Paragraph 3 We are always cheated

when we buy things.

Paragraph 4 Do not allow sales

gimmicks to fool you.

Paragraph 5 You should practice self

control.

L: Match the paragraph with the main idea.

Paragraph 1 Research on the product
before you buy it.

Paragraph 2 Spend within your limits.

Paragraph 3 We are always cheated

when we buy things.

Paragraph 4 Do not allow sales

gimmicks to fool you.

Paragraph 5 You should practice self

control.
M: Circle the main idea in each paragraph.

Paragraph 1 A We are constantly surrounded by

advertisements.
B Advertisements give us accurate information of
the actual value of the product.
C We are always cheated when we buy things.
Paragraph 2 A Do not allow sales gimmicks to fool you.
B Do not think about the product.
C Stay away from salespeople.
Paragraph 3 A You should practice self-control.
B You should prepare a shopping list.
C Do not regret when you buy something.
Paragraph 4 A Research on the product before you buy it.
B Do your homework.
C Do not part with your money.
Paragraph 5 A Spend within your limits
B Know your rights and be an informed
consumer.
C Take responsibility for your spending habits.

M: Circle the main idea in each paragraph.

Paragraph 1 A We are constantly surrounded by

advertisements.
B Advertisements give us accurate information of
the actual value of the product.
C We are always cheated when we buy things.
Paragraph 2 A Do not allow sales gimmicks to fool you.
B Do not think about the product.
C Stay away from salespeople.
Paragraph 3 A You should practice self-control.
B You should prepare a shopping list.
C Do not regret when you buy something.
Paragraph 4 A Research on the product before you buy it.
B Do your homework.
C Do not part with your money.
Paragraph 5 A Spend within your limits
B Know your rights and be an informed consumer.
C Take responsibility for your spending habits.
H: Identify the main idea of each paragraph. Then, write it down using a suitable thinking map.
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