Question

What is the best technique to get straight to the point and quickly identify the main idea of a text.

Answer 1

Answer: While the main idea is usually in the first sentence, the next most common placement is in the last sentence of a paragraph. The author gives supporting information first and then makes the point in the last sentence.

Explanation:Try these specific tips to pinpoint the main idea of a passage.

1) Identify the Topic.

2) Summarize the Passage.

3) Look at the First and Last Sentences of the Passage.

4) Look for Repetition of Ideas.

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