Question

Explain the strategy for finding the main idea of a paragraph.

Answer 1

When you are trying to find the main idea of a paragraph you will typically find it at the beginning or end. The writer gives supporting information to start and then makes the point in the last sentence

Answer 2

While the main idea is usually in the first sentence, the next most common placement is in the last sentence of a paragraph. The author gives supporting information first and then makes the point in the last sentence. Here's a paragraphwe can use as an example. Try to locate the topic and the main idea.