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soccerdreamer_17

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The main idea of a reading is
 
  a. the major point the author makes about the topic.
  b. the subject of the reading.
  c. always stated in the first paragraph.
  d. the reason the author wrote the document.

Question 2

It is important to recognize main ideas when reading so that you can
 
  a. organize your notes from the most important information to the least important information.
  b. highlight main ideas only.
  c. skip over supporting details.
  d. prioritize information and concentrate on understanding and remembering what is most important.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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