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kellyjaisingh

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All of the following statements about stated main ideas are true except:
 
  a. The main idea is usually the most general sentence in the paragraph.
  b. The main idea may be signaled by a transition word or phrase.
  c. The main idea is always stated in the first sentence of a paragraph.
  d. The main idea is supported and developed by all the other sentences in the paragraph.

Question 2

Identifying topic of a paragraph is important because it
 
  a. helps you connect the ideas and information in the paragraph.
  b. is a first step toward recognizing the main idea.
  c. helps you take effective notes from the text material.
  d. does all of the above.


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ghepp

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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