Identify the topic of the sentence, is it a main idea, too broad, or too narrow.
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify the topic of the sentence, is it a main idea, too broad, or too narrow. Here are the topics of the sentences:
- Determination and hard work helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary conquer Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.
- Climbers on very high mountains often suffer headaches, sore throats, nausea, and sleeplessness, as Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay discovered.
- Mountain climbing is a dangerous occupation, especially on very high peaks.
Answer
1. Main Idea, 2. Too Narrow, 3. Too Broad
- M-Main Idea
- N-Too Narrow
- B-Too Broad
Answer for screen readers
- M-Main Idea
- N-Too Narrow
- B-Too Broad
More Information
The main idea is a summary of the story. A topic is too broad if it is general and not specific enough. A topic is too narrow if it is too specific and does not allow for much discussion.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse a main idea with a topic that is too broad. To avoid this, make sure the main idea is a specific and focused statement.
Sources
- PPT] Too Broad? Too Narrow? - nlsd122.org
- Too Broad, Too Narrow, or Just Right? - Begin Research - library.hccs.edu
- [PDF] main narrow broad - nlsd122.org
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