Directions: Read the body paragraph, and answer the questions that follow.
The Hercules Beetle
(1) The Hercules beetle is known for its large size and great strength. (2) Adult male
Hercules beetles can grow up to 6.5 inches in length. (3) This length includes the two horns
that protrude from the beetle's head and thorax, or upper body. (4) In addition to its size,
the Hercules beetle is the strongest insect in the world. (5) Some Hercules beedles can lift up
to 850 times their own weight. (6) To match the Hercules beetle's strength, a human would
have to lift a 65-ton object!
Source: "Insects: Hercules Beetles," Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Smithsonian Inst., n. d. Web. 27 March
2012
Which sentence is a major supporting idea?
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