Question

Identify the main idea/point in the passage:
The house was majestic, with ten rooms and five balconies overlooking the scenic view of the lake. A large garden sprawled before the mansion-like abode and led, along an elegantly coiled cobblestone pathway, to a large gate. This was Henry's home.

• A. Henry lives in a mansion which has a large garden in front of it.
• B. There is a mansion with a large garden.
• C. Henry's home is huge and lavish.
• D. There are many rooms and balconies in the house.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Henry's home is huge and lavish.

The main idea or point of a text or the main point summary should include the most important fact contained in the text.

The correct answer is Option C. The text describes a huge and beautiful house which was owned by Henry. So, the main idea is given by Option C.

Options A, B and D are incorrect as the complete fact of the text is not appropriately contained in these summaries.