Finding the Main Idea

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Main idea of a passage is more specific than the topic.

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True

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Main idea of a writing piece?

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A central point

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In an essay, details function like:

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The evidence an attorney uses to convict a criminal

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Topic of an essay on healthy eating?

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Healthy foods

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Main idea about healthy foods?

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Eating healthy foods is good for you.

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Supporting detail in the article:

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People who eat healthy foods live longer.

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Inference about main ideas in writing:

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To be effective, they must be supported by facts.

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Topic of the sentence: Chocolate is a more popular flavor than vanilla.

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Ice cream