The first step in identifying the main idea of a paragraph is to

a. identify the topic.
b. locate the most specific sentence.
c. study the supporting details.
d. decide what details have been left out.


a. identify the topic.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer.Which of the following does NOT need documentation?

A. graphs, charts, and photographs B. famous quotations and common knowledge C. paraphrases and statistics D. direct and indirect quotations

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Relative pronouns, such as who, which, and that, introduce a qualifying or explanatory

clause. a. True b. False

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Who is the narrator of the poem?

What will be an ideal response?

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A narrative essay, or story, needs . .

a. an attention-getting introduction b. plenty of examples and details c. effective transitions d. All of the foregoing are correct. e. Two of the foregoing are correct.

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