Main Idea - An Original Hollywood Star

Which Statement BEST represents the main idea of the passage?

• Silent films were better than sound films.

• Buster Keaton was a famous silent film actor

• All great actors start at a very young age.

• The best films use expensive special effects.

Buster Keaton is best known for his work as _________.

• a film writer

• a director

• an actor

• a stuntman

Which detail supports the idea that Keaton was original?

• His films had no sound

• He acted in 35 films.

• He did not use many facial expressions.

• Some of his films had special effects.

Which detail provides the LEAST support for the main idea of the passage?

• His expressionless face combined with physical humor and funny situations in the films, was a hit with audiences.

• Keaton did all of his own stunts, and he often write and directed the films in which he starred.

• Many of his most successful movies have been preserved, so new generations can still enjoy his original acting and storytelling.

• In the early days of Hollywood, films were just moving pictures without sound.

What is the main idea of the THIRD paragraph?

• The film business was Keaton's life.

• Keaton was originally a stage actor.

• Keaton's earliest films were short.

• New generations can enjoy Keaton's work.