What is the main idea of a paragraph?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The central point that the paragraph develops
- Step 1: Supporting sentences explain the main idea. Step 2. It is often found in the topic sentence. Answer: the central point. Why not the others: length and position do not decide the main idea.
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