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Definitions
What is MAIN IDEA?
The main idea is the most important
sentence in a passage, which tells
the reader about what will happen in
the text. Not just that, it is also like
the heart of the paragraph. The main
idea is not always the first sentence.
It might be the second sentence or
the last sentence of the text.
What is SUPPORTING DETAILS
The supporting details describe the main
idea. It contains facts, statements, and
examples which guide us to a full
understanding of the main idea. They
clarify, illuminate, explain, describe,
expand, and illustrate the main idea. So,
the main idea becomes stronger and
clearer.
