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Which statement below is true about the main idea?

A) The main idea is what the paragraph is about.
B) The main idea is always the last sentence of a paragraph.
C) The main idea is a detail in the paragraph.
D) The main idea is the author’s opinion

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Answer:

A) the main idea is what the paragraph is about

Step-by-step explanation:

from the words main idea you can guess it can't be b or c because that doesn't make sense. its not d as well that's a different topic. so your answer is a which explains it the best. hope it helps you

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Answer:

In a paragraph each passage talks about a specific idea - the main idea. It might come at the end of the paragraph, the middle or the end. All you have to do is identify it. So the correct answer is A

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