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nevelica

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The single idea that all of a paragraph's details support is known as the
 
  a. summary.
  b. subject.
  c. main idea.
  d. transition.

Question 2

The type of writing whose main purpose is to explain ideas and give information is
 
  a. narrative.
  b. expository.
  c. descriptive.
  d. persuasive.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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