Question

What does a main idea not do?

A) state what the story is about
B) summarize details and events
C)show what a reader will learn
D) illustrate an important idea

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is B: Summarize details and events.

Explanation: I took the test ;)

Answer 2

From among the choices provided above, the main idea does not (D) illustrate an important idea. Main idea states all of the information except the last option, because to illustrate an important idea means to cite examples or provide illustrative data which explains the topic presented.