Question

Identify the main idea/point of the following:
The cat prowled silently towards the unsuspecting mouse. It laid one paw carefully, cautiously, upon the ground, the whole while keeping a fixed, unwavering gaze on its next meal. Suddenly, before one could blink, it plunged forward and grabbed its victim between its canines.

• A. A cat is trying to catch a mouse and succeeds.
• B. A cat is using its skills.
• C. A cat is eating a mouse.
• D. A mouse gets eaten by a cat.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A cat is trying to catch a mouse and succeeds.

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 A. The text suggest how the cat finds and catches its prey successfully. So, the main idea is given by Option A.

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