Give main idea of the passege
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It states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage
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Finding the Main Idea
Finding the main idea
The main idea of a paragraph is the author's message about the topic. It is often expressed directly or it can be implied.
Where are the main ideas found?
It is easy to identify a main idea that is directly expressed in the text. Main ideas are often found:
at the beginning of paragraphs. The first sentence often explains the subject being discussed in the passage.
in the concluding sentences of a paragraph. The main idea can be expressed as a summation of the information in the paragraph as well as a link to the information in the next paragraph.