MAIN IDEA.THIS QUESTION TYPE ASKS YOU TO LOCATE THEMAIN IDEA OF A P...

1. Main idea.

This question type asks you to locate the

main idea of a passage or paragraph.

Examples:

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Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of

the passage?

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What is this paragraph mainly about?

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What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?

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What would be the best title for this passage?