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Although fireworks are usually associated with fun, they can also be dangerous. Most fireworks contain gunpowder, an unstable mixture of chemicals that can explode without warning. If they are not handled properly, fireworks can cause serious injuries. That is why most large fireworks displays are managed by trained professionals called pyrotechnicians.
True or False: The main idea of this paragraph is that even though people think fireworks are enjoyable, they can also be harmful.
Although fireworks are usually associated with fun, they can also be dangerous. Most fireworks contain gunpowder, an unstable mixture of chemicals that can explode without warning. If they are not handled properly, fireworks can cause serious injuries. That is why most large fireworks displays are managed by trained professionals called pyrotechnicians.
True or False: The main idea of this paragraph is that even though people think fireworks are enjoyable, they can also be harmful.
- True
- False