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Finding the main idea and how details support it.
The main idea is what the article is about. On GED test, the article will usually have several paragraphs each supporting the main idea in different ways. There will always be a question about the main idea.
- Which of the following most accurately states the main idea of the passage?
- What would be a good title for the passage
- The primary purpose of the passage is to...
- The passage is primarily concerned with which of the following?
- The main point made by the passage is that
- Another title for this piece would be
- What does the author trying to convey in this article?
