5 Questions
Which of the following is true about identifying the main idea in a paragraph?
The main idea can be inferred or implied
What should you ask yourself after reading a paragraph to determine the main idea?
What is the author's purpose?
How can you determine if you have selected the correct main idea of a paragraph?
By summarizing the information in the passage in your own words
Where are main ideas often found?
Throughout the entire paragraph
How can an implied main idea be found in a paragraph?
By looking for hints in the paragraph
Test your skills in finding the main idea with this quiz from Columbia College. Learn how to identify main ideas that are directly expressed in a text and discover strategies for finding main ideas that are implied or inferred.
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