Question

Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the main idea of a book?

A
What is the main thing the author wants to say?

B
Who is the author?

C
What is my opinion?

D
What else do I know about the subject?

Answer 1

The most helpful would be A. In order to understand a main idea, you need to know what is being said or trying to be said

Answer 2

The question that would be most helpful is the answer A: “ What is the main thing the author wants to say? “