Question

Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. Yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. That makes walking a simple activity for those new to
exercise. Walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. All it requires is a good pair of sneakers-no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. Of course, a
person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.
Explain whether the main idea is explicit or implicit in this paragraph. (5 points)
It is explicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph
It is explicit because it is not directly stated in the paragraph.
It is implicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph.
It is implicit because it is not directly stated in the paragraph.

Answer 1

Answer:

Of the following sentences which come closest to stating the main ideas in this paragraph are:

That makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise.

Walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles.

The paragraph inserts the points about the benefits of walking and being the simple exercise.

It emphasizes walking being the simplest activity and harmless. Further, through its main points, it inserts that the people new to exercise can adapt to it easily without causing any kind of injury to themselves.

Explanation: