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Main Idea Mistake #2: Choosing an Answer That's Too Broad

Suppose the next passage you read on your test is a summary of a Blue
Angels' performance last May. The passage explains the maneuvers, tricks and
near-misses that happened that day. It showcases the daredevil approach of the
newest pilot on the team, and congratulates the veterans on their mastery of the
techniques that woo the crowd. If you select an answer that mentions how to
become a Blue Angel, then your choice is too broad: it goes beyond the scope
of the passage and gives information not discussed. How to Avoid the "Too
Broad" Mistake: Choose an answer that doesn't step outside the passage. If you
can't find the idea or infer the idea from the info in the passage itself, then it is
not the correct choice.

Main Idea Mistake #3: Choosing an Answer That's Complex, But Opposite

The third passage you read on your exam argues that the haiku is a better
poetic form than the tanka. The author explains each ancient Chinese poetic
form and describes how the tanka has changed throughout centuries to fit into a
modern-day approach, while the haiku has remained intact, which is more noble.
While explaining the length of lines, syllables, and format required, the author
gives poems from each to demonstrate how superior the haiku is over the tanka.
Be careful not to select an answer that sounds really good, because of the length
of lines and similarity to the passage, but actually states that the tanka is better
than the haiku! Writer's often slip the opposite meaning into an answer choice to
check your reading comprehension. How to Avoid the "Complex, But Opposite"
Mistake: Read the answer choices carefully. Do NOT choose an answer
because it merely "sounds" right. Put the answer choices in your own words so
you can dissect the meaning better. You must choose the choice that actually
reflects the main idea, not the opposite.

To understand fully you may want to watch the video below
Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0yZ8z7lt3Q

Now, after watching the video let’s proceed to understand how to find
implied main idea

Stated and unstated main idea

Main idea can be stated or unstated in the passage.What Is a Stated Main
Idea?. Sometimes, a reader will get lucky and the main idea will be a stated main
idea, which is the easiest to find in a passage. It's written directly in the text.
Author's sometimes come right out and write the main idea in the passage for a
variety of reasons – they don't want you to miss the point, they're new writers,
they like clear, informational writing.
To Find the Stated Main Idea you have to read the passage of text, ask this
question to yourself: "What is this passage about?", In your own words, explain
the answer in one short sentence. Look for a sentence in the text that most closely
fits with your summary.

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