English MCQ #10308

When identifying the MAIN IDEA of a passage, a reader should focus on:

English MCQ #10308

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When identifying the MAIN IDEA of a passage, a reader should focus on:

    • A) The first and last sentences only
    • B) The central message that ALL paragraphs collectively support
    • C) The most interesting anecdote mentioned in the text
    • D) The topic sentence of the final paragraph

    Answer: The central message that ALL paragraphs collectively support

    Explanation: The main idea is the overarching argument or point that all parts of the text work together to convey. It is broader than any single paragraph's topic sentence and should account for the passage as a whole.